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Mother saves her premature baby son with kiss of life after he stops breathing in intensive careThu, 24 May 2012 17:55:39 GMT
Pippa Reed, pumped air into the lungs of her premature son Jacob after he stopped breathing while under sedation at Queens Hospital in Burton, Staffordshire.
Hundreds of women need to have smear tests retaken - after medic found to be carrying out tests incorrectly for 13 YEARSThu, 24 May 2012 13:44:40 GMT
More than 1,200 women who were tested at the Brough and South Cave medical practice in Hull, East Yorks, have been told they need to book another appointment.
Colour changing contact lenses could replace painful skin prick tests for diabeticsThu, 24 May 2012 11:51:52 GMT
Millions of diabetes sufferers face the daily grind of taking several skin prick tests to monitor their blood sugar levels.
One in eight appeal subjects received a transplant while potential donors stepped forward in nearly a third of cases, said researchers from Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.
Caesarean section babies 'face double the risk of obesity' than those delivered naturallyThu, 24 May 2012 06:47:28 GMT
Doctors say the obesity epidemic could be driven in part by rising rates of surgical deliveries - in England almost 25 per cent, which totals around 155,000 a year.
Calcium booster pills 'raise risk of heart attack and could do more harm than good'Thu, 24 May 2012 06:15:16 GMT
Researchers claim the safety of the tablets is 'coming under increasing scrutiny' as they could be doing more harm than good.
Babies left to cry are still unhappy hours afterwards as stress hormone remains highThu, 24 May 2012 00:20:34 GMT
The research by University of North Texas will reignite the debate about the pros and cons of controlled crying – letting unsettled babies sob themselves to sleep.
Why women trying to have babies need to think about their body clock as well as their biological clockWed, 23 May 2012 23:04:08 GMT
Previous studies have shown female shift workers - such as nurses, and female flight attendants - have fertility and menstrual issues, Northwestern University in the U.S found.
Brave woman, 25, battling rare condition turning her into a human statue as the smallest bump can change her muscles to boneWed, 23 May 2012 20:04:21 GMT
Lucy Pratt, 25, from London, has a progressive condition that is slowing covering her in an external shell of bone. Her neck is already locked into position and she can't move her head.
Cycling could harm male reproductive health by increasing estrogen levelsWed, 23 May 2012 16:27:26 GMT
Male cycling enthusiasts may have more to worry about than saddle sores and road safety, after a UCLA study found the sport can play havoc with their fertility.
Brave father told TWICE he was going to die was saved when doctors took off his entire face to remove a brain tumour - and put it back in time for his weddingWed, 23 May 2012 16:25:29 GMT
Tommy Kirkland, 42, from North Lanarkshire, has had four brain tumours removed over the past five years. He is now looking forward to getting married next month.
Cervical cancer sufferer, 22, left infertile because she was too young for test which could have picked up condition and saved her from a hysterectomyWed, 23 May 2012 15:37:56 GMT
Natalie Carney, from Mansfield, faces an early menopause, chemotherapy and radiotherapy after having her womb removed following the devastating diagnosis earlier this year.
Broken Britons: How average person suffers 9,672 ailments in a lifetimeWed, 23 May 2012 14:07:13 GMT
If you are a bit of a hypochondriac it's best to look away now - new research has revealed the average Briton suffers 124 ailments and injuries every year.
The snapshot survey from the Health Protection Agency found respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia, urinary tract and surgical site infections were among the most common conditions.
Barefoot running causes spate of injuries as enthusiasts 'too quick' ditching the trainersWed, 23 May 2012 06:57:19 GMT
Podiatrist Paul Langer used to see one or two barefoot running injuries a month at his practice in Minneapolis. Now he treats between three and four a week.
But researchers from Israel warn that clinical trials could be a decade away, as more work in the laboratory and major investment are needed.
One-a-day pill offers new hope on strokes: Up to 900,000 could benefit as drug gets go-aheadWed, 23 May 2012 06:31:56 GMT
Rivaroxaban works as well as warfarin, a treatment based on rat poison which has been used since the 1950s, and has fewer side-effects.
Women in their 40s and same-sex couples may be offered IVF on NHS for first timeTue, 22 May 2012 21:34:32 GMT
Thousands of women over 40 could be eligible for fertility treatment on the NHS under new proposals published today.
Dehydrated baby nearly died after twice being turned away from hospital by receptionists because of lack of doctorsTue, 22 May 2012 15:39:04 GMT
Jaiden Daley was rushed to Grantham and District Hospital by his mother Michaela Sleney, 22, (both pictured) when he became lethargic and unable to keep liquids down.
How people with life-long arachnophobia can hold a tarantula after just two-hours of exposure therapyTue, 22 May 2012 14:14:08 GMT
Participants were taught facts about tarantulas and used these to challenge their false catastrophic thoughts about them.
Miracle twins born 15 weeks premature survive being born with combined weight of just three and a half poundsTue, 22 May 2012 11:09:17 GMT
George (right) and Harrison Kent from Bocking in Essex were treated in six different hospitals after they were born early. They have just returned home both weighing nearly 8lbs each.
Parents of girl, 2, battling terminal brain disease create list of 100 things to do before she diesTue, 22 May 2012 10:24:25 GMT
Olivia Penney (pictured), from Southampton, Hampshire, was diagnosed with Alexander Disease nine months ago, one of just 50 children in the world to have the condition.
Losing half a stone could halve a woman's risk of getting breast cancer, researchers claimTue, 22 May 2012 09:15:14 GMT
A study of women aged between 50 and 75 provides evidence that loss of body-fat reduces the levels of hormones known to trigger cancer.
A wasted decade: How one HRT scare has 'caused thousands of women 10 years of needless suffering'Tue, 22 May 2012 07:21:37 GMT
A major reassessment of the research into hormone replacement therapy has concluded that menopausal women were the victims of ‘mass fear’ generated by findings from ten years ago.
Deadly strain of MRSA now resistant to a last-line antibiotic used to treat infectionsTue, 22 May 2012 06:46:41 GMT
A deadly strain of a hospital superbug known as CC5 has become resistant to a last-line antibiotic, scientists from the American Society for Microbiology have warned.
There is no safe limit for women drinkers: Stark warning as doctors report alcohol is linked to one in five breast cancer deathsTue, 22 May 2012 06:46:24 GMT
The high level of consumption north of the Border has seen the number of new breast cancer cases linked directly with alcohol soar in the past decade.
From severe earache to hearing problems: The tiny sponge that can heal a burst eardrumTue, 22 May 2012 02:57:59 GMT
The sponge is coated with special proteins which stimulate the body’s natural healing process, so that the hole in the eardrum can close up.
Carol Vorderman's sight was too blurry to put on her make-up until 'miraculous' laser surgeryTue, 22 May 2012 01:57:13 GMT
Fed up with glasses, the 51-year-old TV presenter decided to opt for the procedure called laser blended vision.
ADHD: Ritalin prescriptions are soaring but experts warn of serious side-effectsTue, 22 May 2012 01:55:37 GMT
More and more children under six are on Ritalin even though a health watchdog recommends it is not prescribed to pre-school children.
Prawns left TV presenter Lee McKenzie unable to breathe: Have you got a killer allergy you don't know about?Tue, 22 May 2012 01:15:27 GMT
Anaphylaxis is an extreme allergic reaction affecting the whole body, often within minutes of exposure to an allergen.
Having flat feet can destroy your knees: Many think wonky feet are a joke - but the effects are often cripplingTue, 22 May 2012 01:00:37 GMT
If, like Arti Godkhindi you have mild to moderate degree of overpronation before pregnancy, the looseness of the ligaments means your feet can roll in even more.
From silencing snoring to easing depression, how doctors are using jolts of electricity to improve our healthTue, 22 May 2012 00:54:10 GMT
Some forms of electrical treatment are well-established but there are myriad new uses, from treating diabetes to incontinence.
They will also develop a broader vocabulary from a young age, be less likely to have accidents or need hospital care and more likely to have been vaccinated early, a study found.
Ignore all that hype about antioxidant supplements: Why daily vitamin pills can INCREASE your risk of diseaseTue, 22 May 2012 00:21:35 GMT
In the UK alone, we spend more than £300 million on supplements every year, but a new book says it's dangerous claptrap.
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington: 'I'm afraid of the sea, would you believe it'Tue, 22 May 2012 00:05:53 GMT
The athlete, 23, on her intense fitness regime, napping during the day and consuming 2,500 calories daily.
The ugly truth about having a gastric bypass: The frank diary from an obesity nurseMon, 21 May 2012 23:36:20 GMT
Over 5.5 million Britons are now officially obese. This is also costing the NHS dearly — it spends an astonishing £4 billion a year on treating the problem.
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini's physique: Secrets of an A-list bodyMon, 21 May 2012 23:25:53 GMT
The Manchester City manager, 47, has impressively toned upper arms and shoulders. His players do two training sessions a day, and he follows a diluted version.
Not only are they our favourite pet, but dogs are now being used to diagnose conditions and even recognise dangerous symptoms.
Ten-minute Alzheimer's test to spot disease in earliest stages before brain is badly damagedMon, 21 May 2012 23:05:18 GMT
The test distinguishes between normal forgetfulness and the more dangerous memory lapses that can signal dementia.
Dementia denial: Two out of three older people are worried¿ but most don¿t want to know moreMon, 21 May 2012 16:07:20 GMT
The YouGov survey also revealed more women than men in the UK are anxious about dementia. Actress Carey Mulligan is campaigning for better awareness of the brain disease.
Brain hub that controls how birds learn to sing could give insight into Parkinson's diseaseMon, 21 May 2012 15:16:50 GMT
Scientists from UCSF said once birds have learned a song they sing it 'automatically', much like we learn and perform movements. However, a key brain hub kicks into action if mistakes are made.
Statins could be a miracle drug for preventing incontinence and kidney damage in older menMon, 21 May 2012 15:10:51 GMT
The study from Duke University suggest the drug could help the 90 per cent of men over 70 who have problems with an enlarged prostate.
Jobseekers to care for patients in hospitals as part of unpaid work experienceMon, 21 May 2012 15:08:08 GMT
Dozens of unpaid jobseekers are to deliver patient care at three hospitals in the Midlands, an NHS Trust has revealed.
Fruit drinks ¿can be as acidic as vinegar¿ and rot away teeth enamel, dentists sayMon, 21 May 2012 12:03:19 GMT
An investigation has found many fruit drinks contain a high level of acid which can erode tooth enamel despite being marketed as healthy products.
Researchers from the University of Arizona found even non-smokers exposed to second-hand smoke when they were young had a higher risk of developing chornic chest infections.
Scientists in the U.S. examined data from sleep studies carried out on 1,522 people over 22 years. They found there was an association with cancer death that increased sharply if the participants snored.
A third of hay-fever victims lose control behind the wheel resulting in calls for suffers to be prosecuted if affected on the roadSun, 20 May 2012 07:40:30 GMT
Sore, streaming eyes can impair vision, while constant sneezing due to the pollen allergy can force drivers to close their eyes, a survey from Halfords showed.
The picture of Jamie Lynne Grumet and her three-year-old son illustrated an article about Dr Bill Sears, the American parenting guru who believes that if we all lived on a desert island, this is what women would do.
With a third of Britons now living alone a new study shows that 80 per cent of them will be more likely to be depressed than those who co-habit.
Could seaweed-based face ash be the cure for acne? Scientists claim it can cut spots by two thirdsSat, 19 May 2012 11:30:22 GMT
It is a problem that has always plagued teenagers but seaweed could finally put an end to acne woes, according to a clinical study.
Tiny 1lb 10oz baby Faith survives against the odds after being born four months prematureFri, 18 May 2012 21:07:44 GMT
Faith Rebecca Langston's parents, Vikki and John Paul, said they experienced everything from elation to despair after their daughter was born following a breach birth.
Umbilical cord blood test could reveal how susceptible your baby will be to coldsFri, 18 May 2012 15:41:47 GMT
Doctors at Washington University have created a test that detects how strong a baby's immune system is at birth - and how likely they are to fall prey to colds in their first year.
No good for your heart: Good cholesterol doesn't lower cardiac arrest riskThu, 17 May 2012 15:50:43 GMT
Keeping Low-Density Lipoprotein or LDL (known as bad cholesterol) under check is good for your heart. But raising levels of good cholesterol may not have any impact on your heart disease risk, a new study says.
