Health News
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Families to get cholesterol tests
The UK is expected to endorse the screening of families for an inherited cholesterol disorder.
Rise in free prescriptions issued
Official figures show the first year of free prescriptions in Wales saw the number of items dispensed rise by 5%.
Teddy camera catches carer thief
A forensic science student and her father catch a carer stealing from an elderly relative by hiding a camera in a teddy bear's eye.
Brain's counting skill 'built-in'
Humans have an innate ability to do maths even if they do not have the language to express it, research suggests.
Chewing gum aids bowel recovery
Chewing gum aids recovery from bowel surgery, mounting evidence suggests.
'Remote nurse' aids home patients
A system which allows patients to monitor their health at home and send the results to nurses electronically is tested in Cornwall.
Headache woman's 'bionic' surgery
A cluster headache sufferer undergoes treatment after campaigning for funding for surgery.
NHS trust fined for safety lapse
A Lincolnshire hospital trust is fined £18,500 for failing to protect an employee from a hazardous chemical.
Pratchett criticises drugs ruling
Author and Alzheimer's patient Terry Pratchett criticises the decision to limit access to a drug.
Singer Sandi Thom is 'aged' to show the risk of using sunbeds
An image of Sandi Thom with wrinkles and severe skin damage is being used to highlight the dangers of sunbeds.
Family anger at C. diff 'secret'
The family of a woman who died after contracting the C. difficile bug at Altnagelvin hospital hits out at the way she was treated.
Depression link to poor driving
People on anti-depressants may have impaired driving skills, a small US study suggests.
'Bravest' students do not cheat
The most courageous students are least likely to cheat in class, US researchers say.
Chemists 'under too much strain'
Pharmacists are being put under too much pressure, putting patients at risk, say the profession's leaders.
Bird flu hopes from 1918 victims
Scientists say victims of the 1918 flu virus that killed 50m still have protection, which may help in new bird flu treatments.
Pill use 'affects partner choice'
The contraceptive pill could lead to women choosing the wrong partners, scientists believe.
Drug chief angry at medicine cost
The head of the government's drugs advisory body accuses pharmaceutical companies of driving up the price of medicine.
Credit-crunch 'isolation' warning
A charity warns people not to risk their mental health by isolating themselves as they try to cope with the credit crunch.
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.