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In a bad mood? According to research, it's good for you
In a bad mood? Don't worry - according to research, it's good for you.
Aspirin 'only for heart patients'
Using aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those not suffering cardiovascular disease should stop, research says.
Child obesity 'is levelling off'
Forecasts of a huge rise in obesity among children in England have been significantly downgraded following a new analysis of data.
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The needs of depressed over-65s are neglected, an expert says
Tens of thousands of over 65s are missing out on vital mental health services according to Dr Dave Anderson of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Q&A: Advice about swine flu
Information about swine flu and the potential threat it poses.
'Lucky break' in swine flu fight
The UK may have had a "lucky break" with the way swine flu is spreading, the chief medical officer says.
Mark Easton
Is drug treatment system addicted to methadone?
'Generational shift' in addiction
The number of young people seeking treatment for heroin and crack cocaine addiction in England has fallen dramatically, annual figures suggest.
Problem gambling 'is on the rise'
The number of people looking for help with betting problems is up by more than 20% in a year, according to a charity dealing with gambling addicts.
Blind veterans seek help not cash
Practical help is the most important element of support for ex-service personnel who lose their sight, research suggests.
NHS turns to no win, no fee cases
The NHS is turning to no win, no fee legal representation in fraud cases, despite having been a persistent critic of the practice.
Coeliac bone loss link uncovered
People with coeliac disease may be more susceptible to osteoporosis because their own immune system attacks their bone tissue, a study suggests.
Organs still short as donors rise
The number of people agreeing to donate organs after death is rising, but UK waiting lists are still growing, a report warns.
Shock treatment
Anti-obesity ads in New York pull no punches
300 pupils off sick at flu school
A quarter of pupils at a West Lothian High school are off sick, some of them suffering from flu-like symptoms.
NHS mistakes 'harming thousands'
More than 5,700 patients died or suffered serious harm due to errors and near misses in England, latest figures for a six-month period show.
Baby's voice 'saved coma mother'
A woman who spent weeks in an induced coma after contracting E. coli says she wanted to die until she heard tapes of her baby.
Woman, 106, loses care fight
Relatives of a 106-year-old woman have lost their campaign to keep her in a Wolverhampton care home.
Jail terms for faith healing pair
A US couple who prayed rather than seeking medical attention for their dying daughter are sentenced to six months in jail.