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Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:05:21 GMT

High doses of B vitamins may slow the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing warning signs of Alzheimer's disease, a study says.

Vitamin 'may stop' spina bifida

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:03:08 GMT

Scientists begin a study to determine if an everyday vitamin supplement could help prevent a common birth defect.

Outbreak probe at industry sites

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:52:43 GMT

There are now 12 cases linked to a Legionnaires' outbreak, as health officials focus on south Wales industrial sites in the search for the cause.

More obesity ops 'will save cash'

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:37:49 GMT

Millions of pounds are lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says.

Inquiry to hear from HIV victims

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:16:37 GMT

The injury into contaminated NHS blood products in the 1980s will hear from the victims who contracted HIV and Hepatitis.

Statins 'may cut arthritis risk'

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:43:06 GMT

Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests.

Call for morning sickness action

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:47:34 GMT

More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say.

ME 'virus link' found in children

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:07:34 GMT

ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say.

UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind'

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:01:50 GMT

Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say.

'Genetic link' to breast cancer

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:30:12 GMT

Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer.

Dr Dre or The Cure? Study into music on prescription

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:40:59 GMT

Patients could be prescribed music tailored to their needs as a result of new university research.

Secrets of good dancing uncovered

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:06:32 GMT

Scientists carry out the first rigorous analysis of dance moves that make men attractive to women.

Cancer treatment

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:01:44 GMT

Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best'

Speaking the lingo

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:13:09 GMT

Does the NHS do enough for non-English speakers?

Organic goods

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:34:09 GMT

Could allowing the sale of body parts be the way to encourage donors?

ME 'could be caused by a virus'

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:44:30 GMT

Scientists in Scotland have found further evidence that ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus.

Hip fracture 'was excruciating'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:56:28 GMT

Amy Brown, who fractured her hip four months ago, speaks to the BBC about her experience.

Vitamin B 'puts off Alzheimer's'

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:43:09 GMT

A new study suggests high doses of B vitamins may halve the rate of brain shrinkage in older people experiencing some of the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease.

Legionnaires' source sought

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:28:43 GMT

Health officials seeking the source of a Legionnaires' outbreak which has been linked to the death of a 64-year-old woman are focusing on industrial premises

Casualty of weight loss surgery

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:42:47 GMT

A man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food.

North-South split in alcohol harm

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:47:24 GMT

Figures reveal stark geographical divisions in the toll alcohol takes on health in England.

Phone app to monitor heartbeat

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:05:56 GMT

More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone.

Motion capture clue to human behaviour

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 05:23:27 GMT

The system of digitising actors to create characters in films like Avatar is being used to measure human behaviour in real life.