July 3, 2009

Rules on GPs removing skin cancer to be relaxed putting patients at risk experts warn

Patients could be put at risk as rules allowing GPs to remove cancerous moles are set to be relaxed despite evidence the treatment fails in almost half of cases experts have warned.

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Online medical advice at healthtalkonline.org

We look at how you can get sound medical advice online at healthtalkonline.org.

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July 2, 2009

Fertility quiz 'allows women to check their chances of motherhood'

A 22question 'DIY' quiz designed to help women increase their chances of becoming pregnant has been developed by scientists.

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Schizophrenia and manic depression: new link that could help millions

Scientists in three studies have identified similar genetic causes behind both schizophrenia and manic depression in a discovery that could lead to new treatments for millions with the illnesses.

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Video: Dancing on Ice for charity

When the Telegraph's Neil Midgley took up ice skating back in January he never thought he'd be performing in front of 3000 people by September...

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July 1, 2009

Obesity on the rise in half of US states

Obesity rates continued to climb in the past year with 23 US states reporting that their adult residents are fatter now than they were a year ago two advocacy groups said on Wednesday.

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Dancing on Ice for charity: a challenge from Kyran Bracken

When Neil Midgley took up ice skating back in January he never thought he'd be performing in front of 3000 people by the autumn...

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Reading bedtime stories to children 'less effective than conversation'

Reading children bedtime stories may not be as effective in helping them to learn language as talking to them before they go to sleep according to new research.

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June 30, 2009

Dr James LeFanu: arrogant doctors

Arrogance: the biggest sin of all.

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LifeCoach: are sweeteners bad for you?

Our panel of experts answers your questions and hands out advice.

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