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Calcium pill heart attack link unclear
12:05pm Thursday 24th May 2012
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Calcium pills “do more harm than good' the Daily Mail has reported. By contrast, the Telegraph tells us there is “no need to panic over new calcium heart attack research”. So, which to believe? These headlines are...
'Negligible risk' from UK rabies case
5:30am Thursday 24th May 2012
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The Health Protection Agency has confirmed a case of rabies in London. The patient became infected after being bitten by a dog in South Asia, but is now being treated in the UK. The HPA says the risk...
Opiods 'key in palliative care'
6:30am Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Many patients with “advanced cancer and other debilitating conditions” aren’t being given strong enough pain relief, BBC News has reported. This is thought to be due to doctors being reluctant to prescribe strong opioids, such as morphine...
Superbugs curbed, but still more to do
5:30am Wednesday 23rd May 2012
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Rates of MRSA in hospitals have fallen significantly in recent years, but over 6% of hospital patients in England still acquire some form of infection during their stay, according to the Health Protection Agency...
Health scare 'clouded views on HRT'
5:30am Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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"Thousands of women have had a ‘wasted decade’ of suffering since the HRT scare, according to an international panel of experts,” the Daily Mail has reported. The news is based on a major re-evaluation of...
IVF overhaul proposed
4:35am Tuesday 22nd May 2012
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Same-sex couples and women aged up to 42 may soon be eligible for IVF treatment, according to new draft guidelines published today. The proposals were issued by the National Institute for health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and...
Coping with your teenager
7:03pm Tuesday 1st May 2012
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Many parents feel stressed by their teenager’s behaviour, and worry about whether it is normal. We look at what changes children go through in their teenage years, and how to deal with the effects of bad teenage behaviour. They say being a parent is the toughest job in the world. For some, it can certainly feel that way during the teenage years.
Worried about your teenager?
7:01pm Tuesday 1st May 2012
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Are you worried about your teenager? Many parents find that their children act differently during the teenage years. It is common to worry that they may be affected by mental health issues such as depression or eating disorders, or be involved in risky behaviour such as taking drugs, abusing alcohol, having unprotected sex, or committing crimes.
Teen aggression and arguments
7:00pm Tuesday 1st May 2012
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Many parents find that when their child becomes a teenager, their behaviour becomes more challenging. But how do you cope if they become aggressive or even violent towards you? Find out how to cope with heated arguments with your teen, and what to do if they become violent. If you’re experiencing aggression or violence from your teen, you’re not alone. A recent Parentline Plus survey found that 60% of calls (between October 2007 and June 2008) included verbal aggression from a teenager, and 30% involved physical aggression, much of it aimed at the parent themselves. It is common to keep this kind of abuse behind closed doors and not confide in anyone. Many parents feel that they have failed to control their child, or that they are responsible for the behaviour in some way. In addition, they may not know where to turn. However, any kind of aggression can be stressful, and can cause an atmosphere of tension and fear for the entire family, not to mention the possibility of physical harm if their teen becomes violent. No parent should feel obliged to put up with an unruly teen, and as with any type of domestic abuse, help and support is available. You can find appropriate organisations and helpline numbers in ‘Help and support’ below. There are also a number of techniques and tips that you might find helpful.
Cystic fibrosis won't stop me singing
5:02pm Tuesday 18th October 2011
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Despite having a serious health condition, 22-year-old Bianca Nicholas has recorded her first single and dreams of becoming a professional recording artist.
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