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Exposure to sunlight may prevent rheumatoid arthritis
Women with highest sun exposure had 21% lower risk Related items from OnMedicaPrimary care update: Rheumatoid arthritisPoorer people suffer worst with rheumatoid arthritisNew treatment for rheumatoid arthritisAssessment of rheumatoid arthritis “unacceptably long” (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 5, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Whooping cough outbreak slows
Whooping cough cases fall for second month in a row, HPA figures for England and Wales showRelated items from OnMedicaWhooping cough cases riseWhooping cough cases at all time highTenth whooping cough death as number of cases soarsWhooping cough reports show slight decline (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 1, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Cases of whooping cough decline after record numbers in 2012
There were 9,741* confirmed cases of whooping cough reported in England and Wales in 2012, according to figures published today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). The total figure for 2012 is almost 10 times higher than the number of cases reported in 2011 (1,119) and in 2008 (902) – the last peak year before this current outbreak. (Source: Health Protection Agency)
Source: Health Protection Agency - February 1, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

20 hours or more of TV watching lowers sperm count
Study finds link between lifestyle and sperm qualityRelated items from OnMedicaSmoking in early pregnancy cuts cells on which future fertility dependsMen’s sperm quality seems to be falling, suggests large long-term study Vitamin pills to help subfertile menSoy food link with infertility found (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 5, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Generation vex: teenagers' mental health getting worse
CHILDREN in Scotland are growing up with a catalogue of mental health problems, including panic attacks, self-harm and depression. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Good reception at hospital
THE opening hours of the reception area at a new hospital have been extended to improve the flow of information to patients. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Growing waistlines risk cancer for women
Almost half of women are putting themselves at risk of cancer because of their bulging waistlines (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Old asthma drug could be used as obesity treatment
Drug appears to change metabolic response, researchers say Related items from OnMedicaInactivity not to blame for rising obesityObesity hits vitamin D levelsNHS faces diabetes time bombDuration of obesity raises teens’ diabetes riskWaist size predicts type 2 diabetes risk (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 11, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Take chronic pain symptoms more seriously, GPs urged
Conventional approaches don’t always work; specialist referral often neededRelated items from OnMedicaExperts issue pain syndrome guidelinesSpinal manipulation for neck pain should be abandonedFirst ever National Pain Audit finds very low quality of life for patients with long-term painNHS care lets down 'far too many patients'GPs urged not to over prescribe painkillers (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 30, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

At least 10 PCTs to be bailed out by peers in 2012-13
At least 10 primary care trusts would face finishing 2012-13 in the red without loans or bailouts from their neighbouring commissioners, HSJ research has found. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - January 30, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Give blood, urges charity
An Edinburgh-based charity is calling on people to give blood over the festive season. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

NHS 24 handles 40 calls a minute over festive weekend
NHS 24 received almost 30,000 calls over the three-day festive period. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Seasonal hazards: the official stats
There were 3680 hospital admissions due to falls from animals or accidents involving horse drawn vehicles, according to the latest data. Sleigh related injuries are not broken out. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Authors: jpatterson Source Type: news

BMA warns don’t punish doctors for banker's failures
NHS cuts must be decided in partnership with the professionRelated items from OnMedicaGet tough on medical instrument sweatshops, NHS told Call for more senior doctor availability out-of-hours Doctors left in charge of 400 patients at nightTough challenges lie ahead in cash strapped era, London's NHS is warnedIntegration of care belongs at heart of NHS reform (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

NHS 24 helpline is deluged with calls amid explosion of cold and flu
SCOTLAND'S out-of-hours health phoneline NHS 24 has reported its busiest day in four years, as colds and flu boosted its workload. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Funding for rehab drive
THE drive to move rehabilitation out of the hospital and into the community has been boosted by a £600,000 investment. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Praise for hut workers
HEALTH staff working from huts as a new health centre is built have been praised for adapting to the environment. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Child loss help packs rolled out in Lothian
A HELP pack designed by families who have lost children has been developed for bereaved parents in the Lothians. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Lack of pain relief for women fitted with coils
Only 5% of women given effective pain reliefRelated items from OnMedicaDepression in expectant mothers slows child developmentStaff shortages are preventing midwives from improving safetyStaff reduction in maternity unitsBiological clock predictor could help mothers-to-beMidwives too busy to advise on weight issues (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 20, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Avalanche claims life of British skier
A BRITISH skier has died after being buried by an avalanche in the French Alps. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health of the NHS - December 28, 2010 Category: UK Health Source Type: news