| Self-help 'makes you feel worse' Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.  First swine flu death in London A 19-year-old man has died after contracting swine flu in London, health authorities confirm. Pharmacist pay premium rejected Unions attack ministers' rejection of a proposal for a national recruitment and retention premium for junior pharmacists. Solo life ups gene dementia risk People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests. Patient safety 'still threatened' Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety. Mother admits aiding ME suicide A mother of a prominent ME sufferer and campaigner admits aiding and abetting the suicide of her daughter. Overweight to be paid to get slim Overweight volunteers will receive shopping vouchers as they lose weight on a new scheme introduced in Essex. Maggot infestation hunt continues A search for the source of a maggot infestation at the Royal Children's Hospital in Aberdeen will continue at the weekend. Warning over fake Tamiflu sales People should not buy anti-flu drug Tamiflu over the internet without a prescription, experts warn. Could honeybee venom ease arthritis pain? A New Zealand company seeks EU approval to market honeybee venom to help people with arthritis ease their pain. 'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age 'Folly' of short-sighted cuts in NHS ice age Lung research 'I was given common cold virus to help others' Fight for life Palestinian film of woman's fight for cancer treatment Swine flu Chief medical officer answers your questions Scraping by Cash crisis leaves Ukrainian hospitals relying on charity Medical notes A comprehensive guide to clinical conditions From BBC Health Making sure your children get enough exercise Brain tumours 'forgotten cancer' More funding needs to be ploughed into research into the "forgotten cancer" of brain tumours, campaigners say. Swine flu 'cannot be contained' The rising numbers of swine flu cases mean trying to contain the virus is no longer an option, ministers say. WHO says swine flu 'unstoppable' The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable. Vegetarians 'avoid more cancers' Vegetarians are generally less likely to develop cancer but this does not apply to all forms of the disease, a study concludes. Lack of sleep 'hits women harder' Lack of sleep raises a woman's risk of heart disease more than it does for a man, research suggests. Flu risk for indigenous peoples Indigenous peoples, such as Aborigines and Native Americans, have a higher risk from swine flu, experts warn. Scots take 'sun-fry' cancer risk Scots have an unhealthy approach to sunbathing and the highest risk of contracting skin cancer in the UK, research warns. Gene clues to schizophrenia risk Scientists identify thousands of tiny genetic variations which raise the risk of schizophrenia. Four pints 'increase health risk' Men who drink four pints of beer a week could be increasing the risk of needing hospital treatment during their lifetime, a study says. Heart disease and stroke Cancer: The facts The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time. Pregnancy timeline A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates. News Wizard |