Smokers urged to quit for heart health and kids

Smokers wanting to quit in the New Year should boost their chances of success by getting help, say public health experts

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Campaigners to fight breast cancer drug refusal

Health regulator says it will not be recommending an innovative breast cancer drug in England and Wales because it’s too costly

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Daily grind 'takes its toll on middle-aged health'

Health officials blame modern life for harming the health of middle-aged men and women

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NHS to promote 7p tablet to help control asthma

The health regulator says a 7p-a-day tablet should be offered to some people with asthma

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'Encouraging' results for MS drug

An experimental drug called ocrelizumab which is being tested as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS) has shown promise in treating two forms of the disease, according to study results.

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Top UK health news stories of 2016

What are the stories that our readers have been clicking on the most during 2016?

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Scientists say they may have found dyslexia key

Scientists say they have found an underlying reason to explain why people with dyslexia find it difficult to learn to read

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Child choking warning over grapes

Doctors are warning of the dangers of very young children choking on whole grapes and urge parents to cut them up

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Processed meat linked to worsening asthma symptoms

Eating large quantities of cured and processed meats may make asthma worse, say researchers.

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Walk for more than 4 hours to burn off Xmas lunch

The average person will need to walk for 4-and-a-half hours to burn off the calories in their Christmas lunch or dinner, say experts

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Caring for your skin, hair and nails during chemotherapy

Chemotherapy for treating cancer can lead to some unwelcome side-effects to other fast-growing cells affecting hair, skin and nails. Get tips here.

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Caring for your skin, hair and nails during chemotherapy

Chemotherapy for treating cancer can lead to some unwelcome side-effects to other fast-growing cells affecting hair, skin and nails. Get tips here.

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Heavy drinkers 'should be sent for liver scans'

People in England and Wales who drink excessive amounts of alcohol should be sent for scans by their GP to detect early signs of liver disease, says new draft advice.

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Light therapy 'treats early prostate cancer'

A new treatment that can help some patients with prostate cancer avoid the need for surgery has proved successful in clinical trials.

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Baby brain – the debate goes on

Does ‘baby brain’ exist? The latest research suggests that pregnancy makes physical changes to the brain that can last for at least 2 years.

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Is my Christmas turkey a bird flu risk?

Food health experts have issued advice to the public after an outbreak of bird flu at a turkey farm in Lincolnshire.

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Patients 'at risk of infection from full hospitals'

Patients in England are being put at risk of infection because hospitals are so full, a health think tank is warning.

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Woman gives birth after ovary was frozen aged 9

The first woman to have an ovary frozen before puberty has given birth to a baby in the UK.

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Approval for 3-parent IVF treatment

Permission to create babies from 2 women and 1 man has been granted by the UK’s fertility regulator.

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Parent alert for symptoms of deadly sepsis

A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the symptoms of sepsis, which kills 37,000 people in England each year.

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Cholesterol and your heart

Cholesterol can be quite confusing to get your head around. It can be bad - but we need some of it. get the facts from the experts here.

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Parents 'oblivious to children's weight problems'

Many parents of overweight children fail to recognise the problem, according to the annual NHS health survey.

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Viruses may treat women more leniently than men

Some viruses have evolved to be less severe when they infect women than men in order to help the virus survive, according to a study.

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Surge in cases of winter vomiting bug

Cases of the norovirus winter vomiting bug in England are up by 55% on the same period last winter, official figures show.

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Can statins protect against Alzheimer's?

Taking cholesterol-lowering statins may help cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study in the US.

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Kangaroo mothering 'helps premature babies'

A nurturing technique known as ‘kangaroo mothering’ can improve the health of babies born prematurely, according to a study.

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How fibre protects your heart

Fibre can protect our hearts and lower our cholesterol levels. Yet most people in the UK aren’t getting enough of it.

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Tips for eating out healthily

Going out for a meal or grabbing a lunch-time snack can scupper your healthy eating if you make the wrong choices. Get tips for eating out healthily.

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UK first for non-invasive brain op for tremors

Doctors in London are using a pioneering technique that focuses ultrasound inside the brain to help cure people who have debilitating tremors.

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Top 5 worst celebrity diets to avoid in 2017

The British Dietetic Association’s annual list of celebrity diets to avoid in 2017 features clean eating, diet pills, Teatoxes, the 6:1 diet and green juices.

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Asthma and insomnia: A troublesome combination?

A high proportion of people with asthma also have problems sleeping, a study has revealed.

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Optimism 'can help women live longer'

Do you see the glass half full or half empty? A new study suggests that having an optimistic outlook on life could help you live longer – if you’re a woman that is.

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Unhealthy food ads aimed at kids being banned

Adverts for unhealthy food targeted at children are being banned from all TV, cinema, radio, newspapers, magazines, online and on social media, to help tackle obesity.

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Exercise 'boosts men's sperm count'

Low sperm counts are a common cause of men’s fertility problems, but a new study says just 6 months of exercise can improve sperm quality.

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Heart problems in pregnancy being missed

Heart disease is a leading cause of death for women during pregnancy and after giving birth, according to a report by UK medical royal colleges.

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Trimming pubic hair 'linked to higher STI risk'

Men and women who trim or shave their pubic hair may be at higher risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection (STI), say researchers.

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Regular drinking 'can lead to heart irregularity'

A new study suggests that even a small, frequent amounts of alcohol may make you more prone to heart irregularities.

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Tips if it's hard to chew or swallow

Eating can be stressful or painful if you have problems swallowing or chewing. Get tips here.

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Eating nuts 'cuts cancer and heart disease risk'

Eating a handful of nuts every day could be enough to help you cut the risk of developing cancer and heart disease, say researchers.

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Decision on 'life changing' HIV drug

A drug hailed as a ‘game changer’ that can substantially cut the risk of being infected with HIV is to be given to patients in England by the NHS.

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The truth about willpower

Willpower is the ability to resist short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals. But how do you boost your willpower?

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Social clubs 'help keep the older brain healthy'

Staying social through clubs and activities can boost mental ability in later life, research finds

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Doctors warn over 'drink plenty of fluids' advice

When people are unwell they are often told to drink plenty of fluids - but doctors have reported on a case where a woman became seriously ill ‘flushing out’ cystitis.

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Call to redesign speed bumps to cut pollution

Councils should consider cutting speed limits, an overhaul of traffic calming measures and even planting hedges to help reduce air pollution, say health officials.

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Drug for severe asthma set for NHS approval

Thousands of people with the severest type of asthma could soon have access to a new treatment after a draft decision by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

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Lack of sleep 'increases the risk of dying early'

Getting fewer than 6 hours sleep on average each night can increase your chances of dying early, a study has concluded.

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Is tennis the best sport to help you live longer?

New research suggests that when it comes to keeping our hearts healthy, tennis is up there with the best of sports.

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Have scientists found the alcohol gene?

Scientists in Europe and the US say they have discovered a gene that might explain why some people can limit themselves to social drinking while others find alcohol irresistible.

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Stroke patients 'miss out on clot removal'

Thousands of stroke patients in the UK are missing out on a treatment that can substantially reduce their risk of disability, say researchers.

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'Lack of evidence' for IVF add-on treatments

Many claims made by fertility clinics about the benefits of add-on treatments to standard IVF procedures are not backed up by reliable evidence, researchers have found.

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