Type 1 diabetes: Scientists close to making vaccine to prevent disease
Researchers at several UK universities are to carry out tests and trials of prototype jabs as part of a £4.4 million project announced today.
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Living with dementia: now we can say to the scared and frail: you neednt be alone
Johns Campaign to allow carers to be on the wards with their loved ones gets official backing.
Warning over young diabetics’ health
A “worryingly high” number of children with type 1 diabetes have warning signs of long-term health complications, including blindness, a report says.
HRT linked to clots – and possibly stroke – study finds
Women on HRT pills should be aware that there is a small chance of an increased risk of blood clots and possibly stroke, according to a study.
Care failings that leave half a million cancer victims to cope alone: A third are left housebound because they cannot walk, drive or use public transport
The lack of support from the NHS and local councils is leaving patients distressed, lonely and humiliated, says the report by Macmillan.
One in 10 cancer sufferers left housebound for lack of help
A leading charity says thousands of people with cancer are left stuck in their homes, and denied help to wash or dress, because of shortages of social services care
NHS chief details radical plans to end ‘like it or lump it’ care
The head of the NHS is to announce plans to give 10,000 people more control over how their share of NHS and social care funds are spent, followed by up to 30 new pilot schemes to test new models of care, and a national programme to combat obesity
Staying upbeat can help the heart heal
Heart attack victims can enjoy a healthy recovery if they look on the bright side of life, research found.
Prison staff and inmates face possible prosecution under smoking ban laws
Prison guards and inmates could face prosecution for flouting smoking ban laws in communal prison areas after a High Court ruling.
End ‘fixation’ with A&E waiting time target, say experts
The four-hour A&E waiting time target should be downgraded as it is distorting priorities, experts say.