Genetic test for heart disease risk rolled out in UK
The DNA blood test aims to spot the one in 500 people in the UK who have familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH), an inherited condition that greatly increases a person’s heart attack risk.
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Weight loss: NHS backs ‘lose a little, keep it off’ plans
New weight loss guidelines for the NHS in England will advise people to “lose a little and keep it off” for life.
Refugees ‘struggle for cancer care’
There is a “high demand” for cancer treatment from refugees, which is often difficult to meet, experts say.
Experts’ anger over ‘invisible’ rabies death toll
A shortage of funds for vaccinating dogs is costing the lives of tens of thousands of children every year.
Child sight loss on increase, says Blind Children UK
Increasing numbers of British children are being registered as blind or partially sighted, say campaigners.
Chairman of Mid-Staffs scandal inquiry speaks out
For more than three years, the chairman of the public inquiry into the greatest scandal in NHS history heard devastating testimonies about basic failings in care given to the most vulnerable.
Coca Cola in controversy over £20m ‘anti-obesity’ drive
Fizzy drinks giant Coca-Cola has sparked controversy with new plans to fund a £20 million anti-obesity fitness drive in 70 of the countrys parks.
Abortions based on the sex of a baby ARE illegal: Health secretary Jeremy Hunt to warn doctors they face prosecution
Jeremy Hunt will tell doctors the practice of gender-selective abortions is ‘unacceptable and illegal’, making it clear those who pre-sign abortion forms and perform the procedures will be prosecuted.
Implant for quiet nights: Win the snore wars – with a titanium ‘tulip’ up your nose
The metal mesh device is inserted at night and opens up like the petal of a flower to prop open the airway while the wearer is asleep.
Why banning junk food could make your child FATTER
Outlawing all junk food often backfires and could sow the seeds of a lifelong battle with compulsive overeating, writes DR JANE MCCARTNEY.