Stigmatising overweight people is counterproductive

Study shows perceived weight discrimination puts people off exercising Related items from OnMedica Managing obesity in primary care - Part 2 Managing obesity in primary care - Part 1 Public unaware obesity causes cancer Global alliance now needed to drive down obesity, argue experts Tackling obesity ‘must be made a national priority’

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Chancellor urged to plug shortfall in health funding

Calls for budget to help NHS and social care Related items from OnMedica NAO report: a 'wake-up call' for government Spike in excess deaths linked to NHS and local authority spending cuts Chancellor urged to plug £1.5bn gap in social care funding Government ‘in denial’ about state of NHS funding crisis, say doctors’ leaders NHS spending should match best of Europe, say doctors

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Fall in hypoglycaemic episodes in hospitals

Survey suggests improvements in diabetes care Related items from OnMedica Impaired glucose regulation (pre-diabetes) CCGs invited to bid for slice of £40m fund to improve diabetes care Poor diabetes education leading to health complications NHS must hold CCGs accountable for poor diabetes care

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Calling me fat won't make me fit

Plus-size workouts must be applauded, not fat-shamed, says gym convert. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why young people are now less likely to smoke

All age groups in the UK are smoking less - but the largest decrease seems to be among young adults. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Staff survey results ‘alarming’, say health leaders

Data reveals staff under ‘immense pressure’ Related items from OnMedica NHS frontline victim of ‘boom and bust’ approach to workforce EU workers must be guaranteed right to remain in the UK, says BMA Fewer staff in NHS needed to get finances balanced The damaging consequences of STPs State of NHS 'reminiscent of Mid Staffs'

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‘Concerning’ rise in vacant consultant posts

Scottish workforce increases overall Related items from OnMedica Over a third of GPs in Scotland plan to retire in the next five years GP full-time workforce numbers dropped last year Practices struggling to recruit can access up to £12K Doctors urged to listen more and treat less NHS pressures could cause staff ‘burnout’

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Abortion in Ireland: ‘I had to wait for a stillbirth’

Thousands of women travel abroad for abortions, and others break the law by taking abortion pills. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The fight for choice

Ireland has some of the world's most strict abortion laws, forcing women to travel abroad or take pills. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Why the Convection Setting on Your Oven Is (Almost) Always the Best Choice

Once limited to high-end ranges, convection functions are now built in to most new ovens. I use convection almost exclusively at home, because it cooks faster and more evenly than regular settings.

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Boy, four, treated by ultraviolet lights for rare liver disease

Four-year-old Ismael Ali spends 20 hours a day under ultraviolet lights to treat his liver condition. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Best anti-ageing exercise is high intensity interval training

Exercise is the best anti-ageing pill, but which routine is most effective? A study reveals that HIIT is better than weight training at rejuvenating cells via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

House Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement plan

House Republicans' long-awaited plan would end penalties for those who do not buy health insurance. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Raindrops make soil bacteria take off and fly through air

When raindrops hit the ground, they throw microbes into the air in aerosols – with possible implications for the climate, agriculture and diseases via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

Putting you under: When anaesthesia goes wrong

It's now routine and very safe, but in small number of cases, problems can arise under general anaesthesia. A look at why things go wrong, and who is at risk via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

Putting you under: When anaesthesia goes wrong

It's now routine and very safe, but in small number of cases, problems can arise under general anaesthesia. A look at why things go wrong, and who is at risk via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

BMA continues talks on fair firearms licensing

GPs will be allowed to conscientiously object Related items from OnMedica Guidance on when doctors should break patient confidentiality Health risks over use of Tasers Worcestershire GP raises alert over suspected terrorist Assessment and review of gun licence applications

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Husband's PTSD night terrors caused five miscarriages

Lindsey Roberts says her husband's PTSD night terrors caused five miscarriages. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Head injuries linked to Alzheimer’s and other disorders

Blow to the head alters hundreds of genes, study shows Related items from OnMedica Footballers may be at heightened risk of brain trauma linked to dementia Take head injury seriously to avoid death and disability, urges NICE Childhood head injuries have long-term effects Autistic brains share ‘signature’ abnormalities

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Less compliance for drug therapy than psychotherapy

Patients more likely to refuse drug treatments Related items from OnMedica Simple therapy could be just as effective as CBT Antidepressants linked to bipolar risk Self-harm and injury less likely with lithium than other drugs Non-adherence to medicine is as high as 50% Medication non-adherence

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Parents challenge doctors in court over baby life support

The parents of a baby with a rare genetic condition are locked in a legal battle with doctors. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Luminous loos introduced at Colchester care home

A care home comes up with a bright idea to prevent falls and help residents get about at night. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Older people are just as good at judging music as younger adults

Many of the brain's executive functions decline as we age, but older people can spot a lack of harmony as adeptly as young people via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

Pollution kills 1.7m children, says WHO

One in four child deaths due to environment Related items from OnMedica Car smoking ban starts in England and Wales Fewer lung symptoms in children as air pollution levels drop ‘Suggestive evidence’ for air pollution link to stillbirth risk Think more about air pollution in public planning/provision, councils urged UK child health near bottom in Europe

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A&Es are inadequately resourced, MPs agree

Only a third think patient safety is ensured Related items from OnMedica Ongoing pressures putting NHS at risk of ‘serious lapses in care’ Missed A&E targets reflect cuts in social care and NHS funding NHS missing targets in emergency and elective care State of NHS 'reminiscent of Mid Staffs' A&E is the barometer for a health and care system under pressure

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Zika virus in Canadian patients 'more severe' than expected

Canadian researchers say they found a higher rate than expected of complicated illness in Zika patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Syrian children in state of 'toxic stress', Save the Children says

The mental health of millions of children is reaching a crisis point, Save the Children says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

House Republicans unveil Obamacare replacement plan

House Republicans' long-awaited plan would end penalties for those who do not buy health insurance. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What's in Your Shamrock Shake?

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Brain’s inability to see that something is safe causes OCD

People with obsessive compulsive disorder aren’t more afraid of things than other people, they struggle to learn that mildly risky things are generally safe via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

Brain’s reward system earns researchers €1 million prize

The dopamine reward system plays a role in everything from drug addiction to psychopathic behaviour, and is important for teaching us to make good decisions via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

Durham Police to give drug addicts heroin in bid to cut crime

Force says providing heroin in supervised "shooting galleries" will curb drug-related offending. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Scientists win prize for brain research

Three UK-based scientists who have studied the brain’s reward centre win a prestigious prize worth 1m euros via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The cost of a polluted environment: 1.7 million child deaths a year, says WHO

More than 1 in 4 deaths of children under 5 years of are attributable to unhealthy environments. Every year, environmental risks – such as indoor and outdoor air pollution, second-hand smoke, unsafe water, lack of sanitation, and inadequate hygiene – take the lives of 1.7 million children under 5 years, say two new WHO reports. via WHO news Read More Here..

Anaesthesia: What really happens when the lights go out

We've used it for hundreds of years, but we still don't know how anaesthesia works. Finding out could lead to safer drugs and unlock the mystery of consciousness via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

Early menstruation linked to gestational diabetes

Finding could help identify those at risk Related items from OnMedica Moderate exercise during pregnancy helps prevent gestational diabetes Higher iron levels linked to gestational diabetes Gestational diabetes Real risks identified for babies of mothers with gestational diabetes Experts call for earlier screening of gestational diabetes

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Scotland to review school food provision

Working group will scan latest evidence Related items from OnMedica The Government’s children’s obesity plan 'will fail children' Childhood obesity plan attacked as 'weak' and 'watered down' UK soft drinks industry levy will have significant health benefits for children, study suggests Child type 2 diabetes is a ‘wake-up call’ to the nation Children order fast food from schools, report shows

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More nurses applying for hardship grants

Including those on full-time salaries Related items from OnMedica Government urged to save jobs of over 33,000 EU nurses Will removing bursaries for student nurses actually lead to more nursing staff? District nursing care at ‘breaking point’ Nurses to gain formal recognition for enhanced skills Nurses 'unable to afford basic necessities'

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Chancellor urged to plug £1.5b gap in social care funding

A million left with ‘unmet care needs,’ MP claims Related items from OnMedica Extra council tax levy for social care has failed to plug huge funding shortfall Social care directors warn of funding crisis A new focus on falls prevention Social care collapse by next year will hurt NHS, warn experts Spike in excess deaths linked to NHS and local authority spending cuts

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NHS spending should match best of Europe, doctors argue

Investment could fund more beds and thousands of GPs Related items from OnMedica Extra GP-targeted investment would benefit whole NHS MPs question NHS budget claims STP proposals to cut beds not credible without community investment State of NHS 'reminiscent of Mid Staffs' NHS set to miss target deficit cuts by over £300m

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Emetophobia: 'I'm terrified of vomiting - chicken scares me'

Student Hannah Ellis has an extreme fear of vomiting. But how common is emetophobia? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'Abortion racket': India police find 19 female foetuses

Police say the discovery of the foetuses near a local hospital indicated an abortion racket. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

WHO: Air pollution linked to 600,000 child deaths

WHO chief says air pollution is linked to 600,000 deaths in children under five. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Israel marijuana: Users to face fine rather than criminal charge

Individual users will face initial fines instead of criminal charges, the government says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Liver transplant pioneer Thomas Starzl dies aged 90

The surgeon carried out the first successful liver transplant in 1967 and helped normalise the surgery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

To advance science we need to think about the impossible

Science sets out what we think is true – but when it gets stuck, it’s time to explore what we think isn’t via New Scientist - Health Read More Here..

What does air pollution do to our bodies?

David Shukman examines the effect that air pollution has on our bodies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

In a man's world

Dr Homa Amiri Kakar left her job in a remote Afghan province but is returning, wracked with guilt. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS march: Protesters tell their stories

Nurses, a teacher and an 'old' writer tell the BBC why they made the trip to London's Parliament Square. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

School children in England most sleep deprived in Europe

And she's not alone. Her mum and dad put a new bedtime routine to the test. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..