Katherine McCall failed to investigate Cherry Tree House abuse claims
A nurse who worked at a County Antrim nursing home has been found guilty of failing to investigate allegations of abuse against five residents.
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The end of insomnia? Scientists discover the ‘switch’ that tells the brain to go sleep
The discovery, made by neurologists at Oxford University, could pave the way for a treatment to combat sleep disorders such as insomnia.
It’s official – stress DOES cause headaches (and the pain then causes us to become even more stressed)
A new study proves what most headache had suspected – that having more stress in your life leads to more headaches.
Working mothers suffer DOUBLE guilt because they worry about being a poor parent and poor employee
Blessed with children as well as a career outside the home, working mums may seem to have it all.
Sitting for an extra hour a day if you’re over 60 ‘doubles the risk of being disabled’ even if you take moderate exercise
Keep moving if you want to stave off disability in later life, say doctors.
Finally, some GOOD news about the wet weather: Flu cases in the UK hit an all time low – because we’ve all been stuck indoors
Cases of seasonal flu have fallen to a record low in Britain – and the dismal wet weather may be to blame.
Actress Ruth Jones says dementia scheme will tackle stigma
A new programme which aims to change the way people think, talk and act about dementia has been launched in Wales.
Wine labels that count calories in a 125ml glass: Sainsbury’s own-brand bottles will help you measure up
Sainsbury’s is launching calorie-labelling on wine to help consumers make ‘responsible’ health choices.
Lie detector on the way to test social media rumours
The system will analyse, in real time, whether a posting online is true.
Giant NHS database rollout delayed
The start of a new NHS data-sharing scheme in England involving medical records is being delayed by six months.