Health

A hospital trust has claimed to have eliminated MRSA bloodstream infections by stopping the routine practice of administering intravenous injections ... [more]

It follows a pilot study which found early abortions using pills rather than surgery could be safely carried out in local health centres. The governm ... [more]

There are almost 13 million people suffering from hay fever each year in the UK and according to new research over 5 million may be confusing their sy ... [more]

Ibuprofen could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggests a US study group. Data from almost 250,000 long term users showed those w ... [more]

A specific protein in the body may be the key to overcoming the increasing problem of resistance to HIV drugs. Inactivating the ITK protein which is ... [more]

Pizza and spaghetti bolognese could become new tools in the fight against sunburn and wrinkles. A team found adding five tablespoons of tomato paste ... [more]

Scientists are to run a trail to see whether eating chocolate can reduce the risk of heart disease in women with diabetes. The study will monitor pos ... [more]

19.6 million Brits are suffering from ‘Urban Eye’ and they don’t even know it. 40 per cent of people nationwide are plagued by sore, tired and uncomf ... [more]

NHS spending on blood glucose test strips has gone up drastically Encouraging people with type 2 diabetes to monitor their own blood sugar levels may not improve care. ... [more]

Football supporters travelling to Euro may be at risk of catching measles. Significant outbreaks are occurring in Switzerland and Austria, the two cou ... [more]

High cholesterol levels in your 40s could increase the chance of developing Alzheimer's disease in later life, says a new study into health ofthe midd ... [more]

MP calls for smaller wine glasses Pubs, bars and restaurants should be forced to start selling smaller glasses of wine again, an MP says. ... [more]

Large breasts can lead to severe back pain Bra fitting clinics in hospitals could prevent thousands of unnecessary and expensive breast reduction op ... [more]

Results of new research suggests there is wide-ranging confusion amongst consumers about which is the most appropriate OTC painkiller for joint pain. ... [more]

Teenagers that binge drink are still at risk of loss of memory days later. There is evidence that excess alcohol and binge drinking in particular damages parts of the brain. ... [more]