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Saturday 13 August 2011

Health

The latest health news and wellbeing advice including family health, alternative medicine, diet and fitness and the NHS.

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HEALTH NEWS

Catholic nurses win abortion battle

Two Roman Catholic nurses have won the right not to work in an abortion clinic after they accused the NHS of breaching equality laws.

I've seen a friend's wife misbehaving online

Graham Norton advises a reader on what to do after chancing upon a friend's wife misbehaving online.

'Electronic skin' could heal wounds

A tiny, wireless patch of "electronic skin" could one day be used to monitor a patient's vital signs like temperature and heart rate and help heal wounds.

Chimp victim unveils her new face

The American woman who underwent a full face transplant after being mauled by a chimpanzee in 2009 has revealed her new face to the world.

Cancer treatment 'blows tumours away'

Mutant "serial killer" cells that can wipe out leukaemia within a month have been developed by scientists.

Hampson: 'I will be a better person for this’

A collapsed scrum left him paralysed from the neck down. In his new biography, Matt Hampson explains how he fought back to 'get busy living’ , says Elizabeth Grice.

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I've seen a friend's wife misbehaving online

Graham Norton advises a reader on what to do after chancing upon a friend's wife misbehaving online.

Lifecoach: My feet hurt after long walks

Our experts answer your questions on what to do about sore feet after a long walk.

Lifecoach: How young can I teach my child to swim?

Our experts answer your questions on what age you can teach a child to swim and a remedy for constipation.

Max Pemberton: addicts need rehab access

Those addicted to prescription drugs and painkillers need better access to treatment, says Max Pemberton.

Jon Sarkin: an accidental artist

In rare cases, suffering a stroke can lead to a new talent for art, writes Robbie Collin.

Spare me the positive energy – please just fetch a doctor

The quackery of alternative medicine does not belong in our hospitals, says Cristina Odone.

Are your eyes having a midlife crisis?

Once you reach your mid-forties, problems with blurred near vision are common. But now a new non-invasive laser treatment could sharpen your focus, writes Victoria Lambert.

Women's cancer rates higher in Britain than Europe

More British women are developing cancer than the average across Europe, a leading charity claims.

New breast cancer treatment for women resistant to Herceptin

Women resistant to the gold standard treatment for a common type of breast cancer could be given an alternative drug.

Sperm bank to promise well-dressed donors in new online catalogue

Women choosing a sperm donor will be able to pick a man with the right personality, hobbies and even fashion sense in a new online brochure.

Prince Charles called 'snake-oil salesman' by academic

The Prince of Wales has been described as a "snake-oil salesman" by an academic for his devotion to alternative medicine.

How to understand your dreams

Falling, flying, fleeing – they’re familiar dream motifs, but what do they mean? The psychologist Ian Wallace reveals all

There's a pill for every ill and I've just bought the lot

It was when I saw the cost of all my vitamin pills that I really felt sick, says Bryony Gordon.

James LeFanu: Doctor's Diary

Acupuncture points the way for unexplained pain

Acupuncture has significant impact on mystery illnesses

Acupuncture has a 'significant' effect on patients with mystery symptoms - and could be added to the list of available treatments for undiagnosed health problems, research shows.

The village green is cricket's soul

While England battle India for cricket’s number-one spot, Michael Simkins argues that the game’s soul will always be on the village green .

Spa Spy: Calcot spa, near Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Our sleuth investigates the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide.

Dementia care: the inside story

Casual neglect and moments of inspired nursing are things he has witnessed working in care homes for the elderly, says Dr Max Pemberton.

Office work bad for your brain

Working in an office is bad for your brain and can make you less productive, according to researchers.

Max Pemberton: addicts need rehab access

Those addicted to prescription drugs and painkillers need better access to treatment, says Max Pemberton.

Are your eyes having a midlife crisis?

Once you reach your mid-forties, problems with blurred near vision are common. But now a new non-invasive laser treatment could sharpen your focus, writes Victoria Lambert.

My Day on a Plate: Chloe Madeley

A more substantial breakfast might help Chloe Madeley keep up her 'Dancing on Ice' fitness levels.

Even moderate exercise cuts heart disease risk

Doing moderate exercise even for short amounts of time is still good for the health, according to research.

My Day on a Plate: Cat Deeley

Television presenter Cat Deeley reveals her daily food choices.

Give 'bingo wings' the big heave-ho

Who wouldn’t want upper arms like Michelle Obama’s for summer?

Jockey Hayley Turner's recipe for success

She has the strength to destroy the male dominance of horse racing, but the jockey Hayley Turner has revealed that she has done it on a race day diet that would leave most people too weak to get on their horse.

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