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Blood pressure 'link to dementia'
Controlling blood pressure from middle-age onwards may cut the chances of developing dementia, researchers say.
Obese children 'need drugs'
Children as young as 8 should be given anti-cholesterol drugs to ward off health problems, US doctors say.
Woman under hypnosis for surgery
A woman in Peterborough has undergone knee surgery with no pain relief or sedative, having hypnotised herself.
Health fears over khat use
There are fears that the stimulant khat is contributing to mental health problems in east African communities.
Male biological clock 'ticks'
Men become less fertile the older they get, according to a study.
Darzi defends super surgery plan
Health Minister Lord Darzi has defended the plan to build big doctors' surgeries or polyclinics.
Call for universal NHS charges
Three-quarters of people in the UK want to see prescription charges scrapped in England, a poll suggests.
How would you improve the NHS?
People on the streets of Cambridge give their opinions about what is good and bad about the NHS.
The NHS: 60 years on
The BBC examines the state of the National Health Service - as it marks the 60th anniversary of its creation.
Quickest way to burn 100 calories
The BBC's Siobhan Courtney is challenged by celebrity personal trainer Elise Lindsay to find the quickest and easiest way to burn 100 calories in the gym, outside and in the comfort of your own home.
Minister says GPs block choice
A health minister says GPs operate 'gentlemen's agreements' to stop patients moving between practices.
Robot performs cancer surgery
One of the most recent innovations in the NHS is a robot that carries out surgery.
NHS dentist reforms 'failing'
Changes designed to improve NHS dental services in England have not been successful, a report by MPs says.
Infection 'biggest NHS fear'
Picking up infection is the concern about hospital care most often voiced by the public, a BBC poll shows.
Bird flu 'still a threat'
The world is still at risk from a new pandemic strain of flu according to leading scientists.
Joints 'must be tobacco free'
Amsterdam's marijuana-selling coffee shops have been told that joints must be tobacco-free from July.
'Cash boost' for drug watchdog
The chairman of the NHS medicines watchdog, NICE, says it could be about to get a significant cash boost.
Controversial diet drug approved
An obesity drug has been approved for NHS use, despite links to an increased risk of depression and suicide.
Schools offer sex advice
One in three secondary schools in England has its own sex clinic offering condoms and pregnancy tests to pupils.
Elderly urged to drink water
Health campaigners want government action to help elderly people in care get enough water.
