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My week: hospital porter Jim Witham 29-Jul-2010 Ferrying patients to the operating theatre with a reassuring word Read more...
Migraines and the Menstrual Cycle 29-Jul-2010 Several readers had questions for the Consults blog about hormones and migraines. Here, Dr. David Dodick of the Mayo Clinic responds to one reader who wondered if birth control pills can prevent migraines tied to the menstrual cycle. Read more...
3 Diet-Friendly Ways to Navigate the Dinner Menu 28-Jul-2010 Maintaining my Feel Great Weight one carrot (and cupcake!) at a time Read more...
Dr Luisa Dillner's guide to . . . wasp and bee stings 28-Jul-2010 Painful and itchy for some, but a medical emergency for those suffering an allergic reaction Read more...
Special report: Targeting teens for gastric bands 27-Jul-2010 After one patient died and others suffered serious complications following Lap-Band surgery, Dr. Neelu Pal had seen enough. Read more...
We should be responsible for our health 27-Jul-2010 The health secretary wants us all to contribute to reducing demand on the NHS - and he's right, says Denis Campbell Read more...
What "clinically proven" means for a beauty product 26-Jul-2010 Science doesn't just help to invent new products, it can push existing ones. Read more...
Is Your Diet Hurting Your Health? 26-Jul-2010 Gwyneth Paltrow’s announcement that she has the beginning stages of osteopenia (low bone mineral density) has led to speculation that her low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of her macrobiotic diet. Read more...
5 Surprising Myths About Excess Weight 23-Jul-2010 We get it. We’re fat. Americans are fat. Europeans are fat. And the rest of the globe is quickly catching up. And, yes, excess weight is very, very bad. Read more...
What is the secret to Kylie Minogues youthful appearance? Pond's Cold Cream! 23-Jul-2010 Since Kylie turned 40 we have all been in awe of her flawless, wrinkle free appearance. How does she look so good? I hear you cry! Read more...