BBC News - Health
The latest stories from the Health section of the
BBC News web site.
09/02/2010 02:51 PM
Ministers propose 45p drink price
The Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption.
09/02/2010 12:24 AM
Cosmetic surgery women 'not vain'
Many women having cosmetic surgery believe that it is other people having work done who are motivated by vanity, it is claimed.
09/02/2010 12:15 AM
School meals 'help fussy eaters'
School lunches can tempt fussy eaters to try new foods, a survey carried out in England for the School Food Trust suggests.
09/02/2010 12:07 AM
Brain training may delay dementia
People who do puzzles and crosswords may stave off dementia longer but experience a more rapid decline once the disease sets in, a study suggests.
09/01/2010 05:38 PM
Compensation case lasts 27 years
A Northern Ireland medical negligence case is still not been settled after 27 years while 55 others have been ongoing for longer than 15 years.
09/01/2010 12:02 AM
Hot UK summer 'gave half sunburn'
Nearly half of Britons got sunburnt this summer and many would be willing to do so again to get a tan, a survey reveals.
08/31/2010 05:27 PM
'Bloodgate' doctor escapes a ban
The doctor at the centre of the rugby "Bloodgate" scandal can practise medicine again, the General Medical Council rules.
08/31/2010 11:42 AM
'Brisk walks' to prevent cancers
About 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented each year in the UK if people did more brisk walking, claim experts.