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from or mentioning England (UK)
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Rare genetic variations involving whole sections of DNA implicated in autism
Single gene mutations or large rearrangements in chromosomes are responsible for a minority of cases of autism. Some rare mutations in genes are known to be risk factors for the condition, and a ra...
Report highlights potential benefits and challenges for GP budget holding (UK)
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust improves cleanliness and infection control
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), regulator of health and adult social care in England, has announced that Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has made necessary improvements to cleanliness and...
UK BMA concern about cuts to time senior doctors can spend on new services
According to the British Medical Association (BMA), innovation in the NHS is at risk of being stifled as hospitals cut the amount of time senior doctors can devote to new services.
BMA Consultants Chairman criticises lists of 'banned treatments'
The Chairman of the British Medical association (BMA)'s Consultants Committee has criticised lists of treatments "banned on the NHS", and said that cuts to services were being driven by "the quest ...
Parents' physical inactivity influences children
Among children and adolescents, physical activity has been associated with a lower BMI and a reduced risk of heart disease. Regular physical activity is also known to help to prevent the developmen...
Could gardening help children eat more greens?
Researchers at the University of Leeds are working with the Royal Horticultural Society to find out if pupils who garden at school develop a taste for fruit and vegetables.
Could 'Health Supplement' steroids protect against heart disease?
So-called 'fountain of youth' steroids are made naturally in the body, but levels decline rapidly with age. This has led to a market in synthetically made steroids that are promoted for their healt...
Gay men encourged to discuss sex
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a groundbreaking new campaign for spring 2010 to encourage gay men to talk to each other about what they really think about sex.
THT launches free sex and relationships guide book for young people, schools and colleges
Young Leaders from HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) have produced a new guide for young people about relationships and sex today. 'Everything you need to know about...Rela...
New omega-3 preparation protects against bowel polyps
A new preparation of an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found naturally in fish, offers hope for thousands of patients at risk of developing an inherited form of bowel cancer, according to a rec...
Funding pressures must concentrate minds on health and social care reform
The Mental Health Foundation, which incorporates the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, welcomed the launch of the Care Quality Commission’s first annual report on the state of healt...
Mental Health Foundation (UK) Comments on high rate of hospital admissions among BME groups
Cuts to training budget could threaten patient care - BMA (UK)
The BMA's Junior Doctor Committee (JDC), has asked the UK Department of Health to halt their review of training funding because they say that it threatens to cut millions of pounds from junior doct...
BMA leader urges Government to stop “playing around
Health News from IvyRose Holistic Shop & Holistic Resources: BMA leader urges Government to stop “playing around" with the health service
