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Health - Google News TopNews United Kingdom (blog) | The system could prevent medical mishaps - but potentially breach privacy BBC News The doctors' union claims that England's medical records database is being pushed through too fast, with details sometimes being uploaded without patients' knowledge. But those behind the new system say many patients are astonished that hospital ... The difficulties of preventing one's confidential medical records going online 'Opt out' fear on electronic medical record system Doctors call for more patient choice in NHS |
 TopNews United Kingdom (blog) | 'No evidence' acupuncture boosts chances of IVF baby BBC News There is no evidence acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine increase the chance of getting pregnant through IVF, fertility experts say in new guidance. The methods are increasingly offered as a way of boosting the chances of a baby, but the British ... Acupuncture 'does not aid fertility treatment' Herbs do not help women conceive - British Fertility Society Acupuncture 'useless' for fertility |
 Marie Claire.co.uk | No Smoking Day? There's an app for that The Guardian Are you one of the more than 2 million smokers ready to quit on No Smoking Day? Then today is your day! Don't worry, you won't be alone as there is an app for it – well, several. And this is how you can call it a day: First of all, you install the ... Smoking bans 'should be extended' DH launches iPhone app to help smokers quit Stop Smoking the Social Way with WeQuit |
 Daily Mail | Food industry wins battle over warning labels on 'junk' meals Independent A public watchdog backed down yesterday in its long-running battle to force Britain's £72bn food industry to adopt colour-coded warning labels, to the disappointment of campaigners who believe they would turn people off junk food. ... Food Standards Agency refuses to back 'traffic light' warning labels on packaging Health traffic light scheme backed for food labels FSA agrees plan for nutrition labelling |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Woman gives birth three hours after finding she was pregnant Telegraph.co.uk A hairdresser gave birth to a baby girl - just three hours after being told she was pregnant by doctors. Belinda Waite, 21, had been to her local hospital several times during the past nine months and says she was told she had a severe case of ... IRRITABLE BAWL Woman mistakes pregnancy for DOCTORS SAID I WAS BLOATED...3 HOURS LATER I HAD A BABY |
 Daily Mail | NHS preference policy 'illegal' The Press Association Department of Health lawyers believe the Government's policy of treating the NHS as the "preferred provider" of services is illegal, a former health minister claimed. Labour's Lord Warner criticised Health Secretary Andy Burnham's decision last year to ... Elderly and terminally-ill win legal right to die at home Shift of work to GPs 'to last a decade' New legal rights for NHS patients |
 Daily Mail | NHS 'wasted £21bn tackling inequality' Daily Mail Billions of pounds may have been wasted on a high-profile Government pledge to reduce the gap in life expectancy between rich and poor, a watchdog revealed yesterday. A total of £21billion - more than a fifth of the entire National ... Health inequality steps 'failing' Health inequality progress 'disappointing' £21bn spent on health inequalities has had little impact |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Princess Royal to lead care debate with politicians Telegraph.co.uk The Princess Royal will lead a debate on care with politicians from the three main parties. The Princess, who is founder of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, will open the Building Society to Care roundtable discussion, by talking about her ... NHS bed and staff cuts condemned Phil Hope: PCTs will be held to account on carers funding Devon carers critical of respite cash spending |
Adult autism strategy 'welcomed' Craegmoor News The recently announced adult autism strategy for England has been welcomed by a national charity. According to the National Society of Autism (NAS), the strategy deals with a number of key areas which the charity has been calling for action on. ... West Devon MP backs Autism Act Alert cards for autistic people Squad car to cycle in bid to raise funds for autism research |
 SHPonline | ERITH: National safety campaign launched to combat falls at work News Shopper A NATIONAL campaign aimed at reducing falls from a height at work has been launched in Erith. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) chose the National Construction College's south campus in Manor Road, Erith, to unveil its Shattered Lives campaign. ... Health and Safety Executive seeks agency for farming safety brief HSE Campaign to Improve Safety in Construction Industry Hartlepool firms to face health and safety check-up |
