BBC News - Health

Date Posted Article 1 hour ago Call for morning sickness action More needs to be done to establish which are safe and effective ways to relieve morning sickness, experts say. 1 hour ago Statins 'may cut arthritis risk' Taking statins may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study suggests. 1 hour ago More obesity ops 'will save cash' Millions of pounds is lost in England by the failure of the NHS to provide more obesity operations, a study says. Today NHS in Wales faces £380m cutbacks The Welsh NHS faces making £380m worth of cutbacks by April, with managers saying it is the biggest challenge they have faced in 20 years. Today Gaps persist in cancer survival Despite significant improvements in cancer survival rates across England, regional differences remain, national statistics show. Today ME 'virus link' found in children ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, in children could be caused by a virus, scientists say. Today 'Genetic link' to breast cancer Researchers have identified a series of genetic variations which may play a role in a common breast cancer. Today ME 'could be caused by a virus' Scientists in Scotland have found further evidence that ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus. Today ME 'virus link' found in children Scientists publish the results of a study on children that shows ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, could be caused by a virus. Yesterday Cancer treatment Experts warn that radiotherapy is wrongly perceived as 'second best' Yesterday Non-stick pan 'cholesterol link' Scientists are concerned that exposure to chemicals used in non-stick frying pans could raise cholesterol levels in children after finding a link. Yesterday UK radiotherapy 'lagging behind' Too few UK cancer patients are receiving state-of-the-art radiotherapy care, experts from Cancer Research UK say. Yesterday Bipolar 'not linked to violence' People with a mental illness are no more likely to be violent unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study suggests. Yesterday Just a prop Does a Tony Blair-style drink habit do you any harm? Yesterday More than once bitten Why bed-bugs are on the march again Yesterday Long, slow goodbye Husband speaks of the woman he lost over many years to dementia Yesterday Medieval munchies How an ancient diet could aid healthy eating Yesterday Transplant boy says 'thank you' A toddler who was just a month old when he had a heart transplant has been reunited with hospital staff who helped to save his life. Yesterday Phone app to monitor heartbeat More than three million doctors have downloaded a phone application to monitor heartbeats through a phone. Yesterday North-South split in alcohol harm Figures reveal stark geographical divisions in the toll alcohol takes on health in England. Yesterday Casualty of weight loss surgery A man who lost 12 stone after a gastric bypass has to be fed by tube because his body cannot cope with solid food. Yesterday Hip fracture 'was excruciating' Amy Brown, who fractured her hip four months ago, speaks to the BBC about her experience. Yesterday Speaking the lingo Does the NHS do enough for non-English speakers? Yesterday How insect brains could be used to fight MRSA Cockroach and locust brains are a rich source of antibiotics powerful enough to tackle MRSA, researchers say. Yesterday Compost sparks Legionnaire's fear Gardeners are being warned about the risk of Legionnaire's disease from compost after a pensioner developed the disease after handling compost. Yesterday Urine wanted to test odour device Bristol researchers developing an odour detector to help incontinence sufferers offer volunteers vouchers in exchange for urine. Yesterday 'Big drop' in alcohol consumption Alcohol consumption has fallen faster than ever, figures from the British Beer and Pub Association suggest. Yesterday Bone drug linked to cancer risk Long-term use of bone-strengthening drugs may boost the risk of oesophageal cancer, a study suggests. Yesterday Clue to egg flaws in older women British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs. Yesterday Research into age-related illness Edinburgh scientists are attempting to find the trigger which leads older people to develop dementia.