Warning over faulty TRUEyou diabetes test strips

The medicines regulator MHRA is warning over a small number of faulty batches of TRUEyou diabetes glucose blood test strips.

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Parents of Bristol heart patients 'let down'

Children who received cardiac treatment at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children often received sub-standard care and parents were let down, a review has found.

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Does too much sleep increase diabetes risk?

For the last 30 years scientists have been telling us that not getting enough sleep may be a cause of type 2 diabetes. Now a new study suggests that sleeping too much may also increase the risk of getting the condition.

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'Soak and smear' recommended for child eczema

New research aims to help parents who have children with eczema decide how often they should be bathed.

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What are baby boxes?

Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in London has become the first in the UK to hand out baby boxes to new parents. But what are baby boxes - and why are they a good idea?

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Baby led weaning

Baby led weaning (BLW) is basically letting your child feed themselves rather than you doing it for them.

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Statins dispute 'led some people to stop usage'

Claims and counter claims about the benefits or harms of taking statins led to a temporary dip in the number of people taking them, new research has suggested.

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Breath-test could detect type 1 diabetes hypos

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified a chemical exhaled in breath that flags dangerously low blood sugar levels in patients who have type 1 diabetes.

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Oily fish 'protects against heart attack deaths'

Eating a diet rich in oily fish and seeds can can reduce your risk of dying from heart disease by about 9%, according to a study.

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School sport boosts academic grades, say experts

Regular exercise for children during their school years boosts their academic achievement, improves their social life and lowers their risk of developing heart disease and diabetes as adults, say international experts.

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Sports drinks 'used by 9 in 10 children'

A survey by Cardiff University School of Dentistry suggest that 89% of school children have sports drinks with 68% drinking them at least once a week.

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Smartphone use in bed 'causes temporary blindness'

Using your smartphone in bed in the dark can cause a temporary loss of vision, eye experts are warning.

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Brexit: What could it mean for health?

What might our impending exit mean for the future of health and social care in the UK?

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UK insists kids' flu spray works

UK experts are at odds with US health officialswho say the nasal spray flu vaccine shouldn’t be used this winter because it doesn’t work

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Gadgets at bedtime 'disturb sleep in young kids'

In very young children, exposure to bright light in the evening suppresses melatonin, which has implications for use of electronic devices before bed, new research shows.

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Obesity strategy calls for schools takeaway ban

A new report on child obesity is calling for a ban on fast food takeaway deliveries to schools after figures reveal a quarter of children have ordered them.

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Are Olympians right to worry about Zika in Rio?

Rory Mcllroy has become the latest golfer to pull out of the Olympics in Brazil because of concerns about the Zika virus. Are Olympians right to worry about Zika in Rio?

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Is 'when we eat' important for our health?

We are used to be being told that what we eat may affect our risk of obesity, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Now, scientists say that when we eat our food may also have a bearing.

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Pregnant women with nausea 'need better support'

Pregnant women who experience nausea should be given better care and support to stop the condition impacting on their physical and mental health, according to new guidelines just published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

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28 million UK people have chronic pain: Study

Around 28 million adults in the UK are affected by chronic pain, according to a new study in the online medical journal BMJ Open.

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Baby sleep: Expert Q&A

Should you wake your baby for feeds? How many naps does baby need? Our experts answer some of the most common baby sleep questions.

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High levels of education link to more brain tumours

People who have gone on to further education are more likely to develop brain tumours, researchers say.

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Higher dose, shorter radiotherapy for prostate cancer

A study has found that a new treatment approach for prostate cancer with higher radiotherapy doses over a shorter time works as well as current methods

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Problems seeing GPs linked to asthma emergencies

New research points to problems getting appointments to see GPs with more emergency hospital admissions for asthma

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Could cranberry juice cut antibiotic use for UTIs?

Drinking cranberry juice could play a small part in reducing the threat posed by antibiotic resistance by helping reduce the number of women needing antibiotics for urinary tract infections (UTIs), says a study.

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Millions face obesity-related disease: Report

Millions more people in the UK are facing heart disease, cancer and diabetes because of rising obesity levels, a report is warning.

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Epilepsy in pregnancy: More specialist care needed

The first national guidelines on epilepsy in pregnancy say more specialist care is needed to prevent unnecessary deaths

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Skin cancer drugs fast tracked for NHS approval

Patients with advanced skin cancer in England and Wales will be able to access a combination of 2 immunotherapy drugs after the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) announced it would approve their use on the NHS.

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New dads 'have less sex, better relationships'

Becoming a father for the first time can mean your sex life goes to the back of the queue behind sleepless nights, round-the-clock feeds and nappy changes, according to the NCT.

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Exercise after 4 hours 'boosts memory'

Want to remember something important? Scientists say they have come up with a strategy to boost memory – and it involves physical exercise.

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'One-stop' breast cancer tests promise

The NHS in England is planning to improve breast cancer diagnosis and care, including the promise of three tests on one day to help avoid extra appointments

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Should I take HRT?

Should I take HRT? What are the risks of HRT? What are the benefits? When it comes to the issue of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) there are plenty of questions. Get answers here.

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Cancer risk from very hot drinks

Scientists are warning that drinking very hot beverages can cause cancer.

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Wales' new organ donor system getting results

More than half the organs used from deceased donors in operations in Wales in the past 6 months were available because of the new ‘deemed consent’

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More children with type 2 diabetes is 'worrying'

Experts fear a further “worrying” rise in the number of children with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales.

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New insomnia tactic: Sleep less

Scientists say they have come up with a new way of dealing with insomnia: get up if you’re lying awake and don’t nap

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Masculine culture blamed for men's weight problems

Men may be more likely to be overweight than women because our culture encourages them to regard tucking in to big portions as ‘masculine’ whereas managing their weight is 'feminine’, says a report.

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Eatwell Guide 'not based on evidence'

The UK’s ‘Eatwell Guide’, which visually depicts the government’s recommendations for a balanced diet on a plate, has no basis in science, a dietary expert is warning.

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More wholegrains for better heart health: Study

People who eat 3 servings of whole grains a day may have a lower risk of dying than those who exclude them from their diet, according to a study.

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New laser treatment for enlarged prostate approved

A new laser treatment for men with enlarged prostate has been approved by NICE

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Study finds diseases like Zika can be predicted

Outbreaks of viruses like Ebola and Zika could be predicted by looking at environmental change, say scientists.

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Are high cholesterol levels bad for older people?

Heart experts have cast doubt on a study which claims that elevated levels of cholesterol do not cause heart disease in older people.

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Pollution 'is a leading global cause of strokes'

A new study has for the first time identified air pollution as a leading global risk factor for strokes.

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Baby death investigations 'not good enough'

The quality of local investigations into cases of stillbirths, early neonatal deaths and severe brain injuries in the UK are not good enough and need to improve, says a report by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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MS stem cell therapy claims to halt symptoms

Scientists report some success in a small trial in which multiple sclerosis patients underwent chemotherapy followed by a ‘reboot’ of their immune system

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Most antidepressants 'ineffective for youngsters'

Most available antidepressants are ineffective for children and teenagers who have severe depression, according to a study in the medical journal The Lancet.

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Cancer symptoms men shouldn't ignore

BootsWebMD explains cancer symptoms in men that need medical attention.

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How valid are medication sleep warnings?

A German study has found no clear link between medication labelled as sleep disturbing and actual problems for patients.

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Coastal drowning deaths 5 year high

The RNLI says 2015 saw the highest number of drowning deaths off the UK coastline in 5 years

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Does marriage improve heart attack survival?

Being married could improve your chances of surviving a heart attack, say UK scientists.

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