Sunday 30 September 2018

Chef Ryan Riley holds cookery classes for cancer patients

Chef Ryan Riley is helping chemotherapy patients taste food again. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2y3tZhE

Brother of Frightened Rabbit singer runs for mental health

Grant Hutchison joined the Great Scottish Run to raise awareness of mental health issues. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OmaOd6

Saturday 29 September 2018

HIV/Aids: China reports 14% surge in new cases

The vast majority of new cases were transmitted through sex. not blood transfusion as in the past. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2DH43hJ

Friday 28 September 2018

'My jaw was reconstructed from my shoulder'

When Jen Taylor was diagnosed with bone cancer, she underwent 16 hours of surgery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2N6aZEE

'The facial reconstruction that changed my life'

Jen Taylor underwent 16 hours of surgery, which she struggles to believe she survived. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2xTjCNj

Placenta complications: 'Women must know the risks'

Previous caesareans and IVF can also increase the risk for expectant mothers, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2QcdKWX

Thursday 27 September 2018

Northampton Town's Matt Crooks on football and epilepsy

Northampton Town player Matt Crooks says the condition does not hold him back. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OiAg3c

Limiting children's screen time linked to better cognition

Those who have less than two hours a day of recreational screen time do better in testing, a study suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2N3uhKQ

Wednesday 26 September 2018

Oxford academic, 71, a champion powerlifter

Catherine Walter only took up the sport six years ago and has now become a world champion. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2DzOeJX

Mediterranean diet 'may help prevent depression'

An expert urges more research to confirm a possible link between fruit, veg, nuts and grains and mood. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OQXNVW

Tuesday 25 September 2018

'Spinal implant helped me walk again'

Kelly Thomas learned to walk again after doctors attached an electrical patch to her spinal cord. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zsZHqg

Is being vegan better for the environment?

An increasing number of people are choosing the plant-based diet. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Q5phqX

EpiPen shortage 'worrying' for people with allergies

Limited supplies have meant long waits for some people to get the potentially life-saving drug. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OPrjLF

Life expectancy progress in UK 'stops for first time'

Improvements have ground to a halt for the first time since records began in 1982, ONS data shows. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zrZkfP

Laxative sales may be restricted under government review

The government is considering action amid fears they are being abused by people with eating disorders. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2QVK3dO

Monday 24 September 2018

Electrical implant helps paralysed people to walk again

Three paralysed patients are able to walk after an electrical patch is fitted to their spinal cords. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2N4w82c

New cancer machine treats first patient in UK

A pioneering new machine allows doctors to see tumours as they administer radiotherapy to them. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NB0P3P

Dentists call for pudding and sweet soft drinks ban in schools

Dentists are asking the Scottish government for a "bolder approach" on healthy food choices in schools. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2QVv97y

Life as a young dementia carer

Krastan Antonov, 24, wants to remain working as a carer despite better paid jobs being available. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OMI8qJ

Venezuela crisis: Chinese hospital ship docks for a week

Thousands of patients struggling with the collapse of the health system will receive free treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2pvDkeb

Women seeking sperm donor online harassed

One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2IeuGcN

Mental health: Five hour journey for anorexia help

One teenage girl has to travel five hours to London to get treatment for anorexia due to a lack of Welsh services. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2puBmuA

Sunday 23 September 2018

Obesity 'to be linked to more female cancers' than smoking

Cancer Research UK predicts excess weight will be linked to more cancers in women than tobacco in 25 years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2PZU5t4

Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry 'must uncover truth'

A public inquiry into a contaminated blood scandal that left nearly 3,000 people dead is due to begin. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2O2zJSW

Contaminated blood scandal inquiry is 'too little, too late'

Barbara's husband was a victim of the contaminated blood scandal that left nearly 3,000 people dead. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2zqb9mS

Will 'Modicare' be a success in India?

India has launched its new flagship health insurance scheme, dubbed "Modicare". via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OKkD1s

Saturday 22 September 2018

Life as a medical photographer at Addenbrooke's Hospital

See what life is like as a medical photographer at a city hospital. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2PVZth6

Friday 21 September 2018

Why I'm happy 'living flat' after breast cancer

Juliet, who blogs about her recovery from cancer, explains why she didn’t want breast reconstruction after her mastectomy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NYJ8uK

'I gave birth, and got Hepatitis C'

When Jackie Britton was given a blood transfusion during childbirth, it could have killed her. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MWdCcg

Thursday 20 September 2018

Knife crime: Can Chicago's model cure London's violence?

London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OHhM9A

Turning around the lives of dementia patients

Confronting the stigma and isolation people with dementia face in some communities around the world. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2xn9zAH

Why is IVF so popular in Denmark?

It has the biggest proportion of babies born through assisted reproductive technology in the world. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2PTFcsj

Periods 'keeping girls out of school'

Some 350,000 girls say they have missed school at some point because of being on their period, research from YouGov suggests. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MQgQhc

Wednesday 19 September 2018

'Don't go cold turkey' to quit smoking

The annual Stoptober campaign launches with a warning to seek help when trying to kick the habit. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NTXuMW

'We haven't had sex in three years'

A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 11 times in the past year. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OE0olY

Jelly treats for dementia sufferers

After his grandmother was hospitalised, Lewis invented a hydrating treat for people with dementia. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2QJo5dW

Grenfell: Back to the school

15 months after Grenfell, the school below the tower reopens its doors - what's it like to return? via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2pmqyP0

Making sure you get the right type of calorie

Meet the latest dietary idea being used in the battle against the bulge - the "quality" calorie. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OCtrGH

Tuesday 18 September 2018

Yoghurts (even organic ones) 'full of sugar'

Public told not to be lulled into thinking yoghurts are as healthy as many assume. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2PPwOKx

South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use

Pro-marijuana activists in South Africa cheer in court following the landmark ruling. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2D92V6x

Ultra runner Sophie Power on breastfeeding during a 103-mile race

An ultra runner mother on why she breastfed her baby during a 103-mile marathon race. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2Oyasgj

Pregnancy weight gain 'going unmeasured'

Midwives want clear advice about how much weight is healthy for women to put on during pregnancy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MKLmJz

Monday 17 September 2018

Hiding my psychosis for 10 years from the age of 12

Luke Watkins first experienced psychosis at 12 years old - he didn't talk about it for a decade. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2D8bdvd

Bedside light tool could detect baby brain injury earlier

A new bedside tool can detect brain damage by measuring oxygen and energy levels using light. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NksRRa

Coca-Cola 'in talks' over cannabis-infused drinks

A report says the drinks giant is in discussions to develop pot-infused beverages with a cannabis firm. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MG5Anx

Deaths spiked during UK heatwave

When temperatures went up in England this summer, so did deaths, Office for National Statistics data shows. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2OxzdsY

'Aspirin-a-day risky in old age' - major study

A major study suggests elderly people in good health should not take the drug every day. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MF07xh

Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS

Trials showed the risk of the cancer returning after surgery was reduced with the therapy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NPMAHV

'My girl's meningitis was diagnosed as ear infection'

A charity warns the NHS must be more vigilant over deadly meningitis and sepsis cases. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2MEzhFG

Vapers rise 'to more than three million' in Britain

Some still believe e-cigarettes are as harmful as smoking, a public health charity says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here.. Lake forest health and fitness https://ift.tt/2NNbtE4