NEWS FEED When the power of love overcomes the love of power there will be
peace in the world.
General Health in the News on Tuesday 16 March 2010
GPs 'overrun with minor ailments' Doctors and health campaigners say too many people are going to see their GP with minor problems such as coughs and colds.
Early balding 'cuts cancer risk' Men who start going bald at a young age are up to 45% less likely to get prostate cancer in later life, a study has found.
Damning hospital probe cost £1.7m An inquiry into what went wrong at Stafford Hospital cost taxpayers £1.7m, a Freedom of Information request reveals.
Social care 'must be made fairer' The number of people excluded from social care in England will continue rising if the system is not revamped, experts warn.
Impotence 'link to heart death' Impotence is a strong predictor of heart attack and death among high risk patients, say German researchers.
Sports fans urged to donate sperm Sports players and fans in Manchester are targeted in a campaign to boost the number of sperm donors.
Call for children's fitness tests Fitness tests should be introduced for children in secondary schools to help make people more active, the chief medical officer for England says.
No quick fix for diabetes risk Exercise and diet are key to prevent diabetes in high-risk people, say experts who found two medicines offer no benefit.
'Too many' baby hip cases ignored A charity says parents and health professionals need to check babies' hips in order to prevent pain and permanent disability.
