http://www.newstin.co.uk/uk/health Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66680180 I applaud the honesty of the incoming president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (News, leader and special report, last week). I have been a hospital consultant for 18 years and have spent my professional life committed to... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:18 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66680180 2008-07-05T23:03:18Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66680442 Published Date: 06 July 2008 THE Government's top intelligence adviser was continuing to fight for life in hospital last night, five days after collapsing into a coma. Alex Allan, 57, who heads the Joint Intelligence Committee... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:34:27 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66680442 2008-07-05T23:34:27Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66670754 A slice of cool, fresh watermelon is a juicy way to top off a Fourth of July cookout and one that researchers say has effects similar to Viagra - but don't necessarily expect it to keep the fireworks all night long. Watermelons... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:59:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66670754 2008-07-05T20:59:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66681071 Rewarding work: Nigel Heaton receives about £20,000 for every private operation he conducts at King's One of Britain's leading hospitals is giving NHS livers to private Greek and Cypriot patients – even though there is a... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:44:48 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66681071 2008-07-05T23:44:48Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66679281 Mother and babies in hospital A woman said to be 70 years of age has given birth to twins in India's northern Uttar Pradesh state after taking IVF treatment. Omkari Panwar has no birth certificate but if her age is proven it... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:12:11 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66679281 2008-07-05T23:12:11Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66652728 Harvard University professor Daniel Carpenter has made revisions to a study published in March that found prescription drugs hurried through the FDA approval process are more likely to later be linked to safety risks, but he... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:40:00 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66652728 2008-07-05T16:40:00Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66674128 The NHS celebrates its 60th birthday today. The government has been marking the landmark event through a string of initiatives aimed at bringing the ageing and bureaucratic institution into the 21st century. Following New... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:51:40 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66674128 2008-07-05T21:51:40Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66633300 On July 7, Terrence Higgins Trust and NAM are launching a new pan-London health support service for people living with HIV. The 'HIV Health Support Service' offers one to one or group meetings with a Health Trainer where people... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 13:04:56 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66633300 2008-07-05T13:04:56Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66679505 Knife violence in Britain is far worse than official statistics suggest, with almost 14,000 people taken to hospital for injuries caused by knives and other sharp weapons last year. An analysis of hospital admissions data for... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:01 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66679505 2008-07-05T23:00:01Z http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66678826 Shocking new research into schoolchildren's lunch habits adds to concerns over obesity Denis Campbell and Anushka Asthana Sunday July 6, 2008 The Observer A gaggle of schoolchildren at the chip shop is a common scene in... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:09:27 GMT http://www.newstin.co.uk/tag/uk/66678826 2008-07-05T23:09:27Z