Stroke victims 'given wrong dosage of drugs' at NHS hospitals
Researchers studied more than 200 patients, which saw doctors guessing the weight of patients incorrectly.
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Care home sector faces financial crisis that could lead to loss of thousands of beds
Westminster-based think-tank ResPublica warns of impact on NHS.
US soccer governing body bans heading balls for players 10 years and under
The US Soccer body confirms the rule changes to protect young children from concussion.
Kenya: Is charity failing those who desperately need access to drinking water?
IBTimes UK met humanitarian entrepreneur Mikkel Vestergaard to discuss Africa's water crisis.
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Genetically engineered algae kills 90% of cancer cells without harming healthy ones
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Stanford making 'Star Trek' tricorder using ultrasound and microwaves to detect hidden objects
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US obesity epidemic: 40% of obese children show signs of heart disease
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Belly fat is more dangerous than being obese say experts
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Why sleep could be the key to tackling mental illness
"It is time we began to take seriously the importance of sleep across all sectors of society, and particularly in mental illness."
Healthy legs could keep ageing brains of women active
This further proves that physical activity benefits the brain.
Grilled meat increases chances of developing cancer, Texas scientists find
The MD Anderson study points to the cooking methods of meat, besides genetics of consumers.
Organ transplant list in the US favours the rich over those most in need
People who can afford to register at multiple transplant centres have an advantage, research finds
Marijuana and rheumatic diseases: Scientific evidence for treating conditions like arthritis with cannabis 'scant'
Experts say more research is needed before reaching a scientific conclusion.
WHO declares Sierra Leone Ebola-free
Thousands of people celebrate the WHO announcement in Sierra Leone capital Freetown.
Sierra Leone to be declared Ebola-free after 18-month crisis
Thousands of residents celebrate in the capital, Freetown, as Sierra Leone is declared Ebola-free.
China: Rare yew tree containing compound used against cancer found in Hunan
Tree found in Shunhuangshan National Forest Park in Dong'an County in Yongzhou city.
Designer immune cells cure baby of blood cancer in landmark case
The child had been suffering from aggressive leukaemia and was given just a few months to live.
UK has one of the worst healthcare systems in the developed world says OECD
UK lags behind many other OECD countries in containing obesity in adults and children.
LSE finds brisk walking beats gym workouts in health benefits
Physical activity levels from annual Health Survey for England examined.
Man dies from cancer caused by tapeworm living inside him
Colombia HIV patient did not have immunity to kill tapeworm.
National Stress Awareness Day: Five ways to keep calm and carry on
National Stress Awareness Day is marked on 4 November to highlight the problem of workplace stress.
Global warming could make people have less sex, resulting in falling birth rates
A study has found that birth rates drop in the nine months after a particularly hot day.
Brain implants could soon help prevent memory loss
Electrodes seem to be able to stimulate the hippocampus and retain memory.
Alzheimer's could be a collection of diseases to be treated separately
The protein involved is the same but mechanism is different in various mutations.
Research reveals diet soda linked to heart failure
Study finds men who drank at least 2 sweetened drinks a day had 23% higher chance of heart failure.
Why are anti-vaxxers so persuasive? Pseudoscience, misinformation and healthy behaviour
Anti-vaccination campaigners falsely claim jabs are linked with autism, brain injury and other dangers.
Sleepwalkers don't feel pain when injured in their slumber
Study finds paradox of pain in sleepwalkers in "clinical enigma".
Equality for Mental Health: Why the government needs to support the NHS on this campaign
Equality4MentalHealth is a cross-party campaign to persuade Government to spend more on NHS care.
Premier League players found suffering from dental problems
Sugary foods and drinks blamed for footballers' dental problems.
Brains of men and women are no different
No major difference exists in memory, emotion or communication.
Exposure to dogs reduces risk of asthma in children
Early exposure to dogs cuts risks by 15%.
Virsaviya Borun-Goncharova: The girl born with her heart on the outside of her chest
Pentalogy of Cantrel effects less than one in a million births.
Scientists to regrow skulls with stem cells and advanced 3D printing technology
Western Australian researchers to regrow parts of patients' own skulls in 'radical new procedure'.
Smoking: Stigmatising the habit can make it harder to quit
Research has found that a barrage of negativity can make smokers more stubborn when it comes to quitting
Can Tinder give you the clap? Dating apps boost STI rates says leading sexual health doctor
According to Public Health England, the rate of syphilis rose 33% between 2013 and 2014.
Equality for Mental Health campaign on NHS spending backed by Alistair Campbell and Nick Clegg
Andrew Mitchell, Norman Lamb and nine former health secretaries among those calling for better provisions.
Not chubby, just husky: Fat dogs likely to be owned by fat people
A study has found that overweight people will probably have overweight dogs.
Vitamin D supplements help lower blood pressure
The amount of vitamin D in daily diet may not be sufficient.
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