General Health in the News on Friday 12 March 2010
New blood pressure approach urged Occasionally high blood pressure may be a greater indicator of stroke risk than consistently high readings, researchers say.
Women on pill 'may live longer' Women who have taken the contraceptive pill are less likely to die of cancer and heart disease, a long-term study finds.
Home 'cervical cancer' test hope At-home screening tests for the virus responsible for most cervical cancers could detect many more cases, say researchers.
Cases of self-harming jump 50% The number of young people admitted to hospital after cutting themselves rises 50% in five years.
Social care 'badly under-funded' Adult social care in England is "chronically under-funded" and "severely rationed", a cross-party group of MPs says.
Thalidomide effect mystery solved The mechanism by which thalidomide causes birth defects including malformed limbs is revealed by scientists.
Plaster treatment for skin cancer A sticking-plaster approach to treating skin cancer has been unveiled at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
New York agrees 9/11 dust payout New York City agrees to pay up to 657m US Dollars (437m Sterling) to thousands of rescue and clean-up workers at the 9/11 attacks site.
Hospital rap over medicine errors Too many patients in England and Wales are not getting their medicines in hospital, a safety watchdog says.
