http://www.hc2d.co.uk/ Visit hc2d for UK and World Health and Healthcare News. Also services, management, health issues, innovation, company news, media, best articles, feature stories, events listing and a comprehensive job service. en-gb Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:29:38 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/images/hc2d.gif http://www.hc2d.co.uk/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:29:38 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Weblog Editor 2.0 editor@hc2d.co.uk (The Editor) webmaster@hc2d.co.uk (The Webmaster) http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/DNA+test+to+select+the+right+diet/ US researchers say a DNA test could predict which weight-loss diet works best for you. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14267 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Common+painkillers+affect+hearing+/ Over-the-counter medications like paracetamol and ibuprofen are linked to increased hearing loss. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14332 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Women+wine+drinkers+stay+slimmer/ A study shows moderate drinkers gain less weight than teetotallers. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14309 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Coffee+cuts+diabetes+risk/ More than one cup of coffee at lunchtime could cut the risk of type 2 diabetes by a third. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14331 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Birth+defects+rise+in+Fallujah/ The BBC has been told of the rise in birth defects in Fallujah and US weaponry is being blamed. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14253 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/UK+donates+money+to+SA+for+condoms/ The UK has donated £1 million to help prevent the spread of HIV in South Africa. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14324 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Cross+border+co-operation+against+polio+outbreak/ More than 85 million children under five will be immunised against polio as Africa unites in fight against the disease. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14296 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Low+fat+diets+help+heart/ Israeli researchers say low-fat and low-carb diets can help reverse blocked arteries. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14217 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Obama+still+hopeful+over+reforms/ The US president says both parties might still move closer. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14154 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Egypt+to+curb+organ+trafficking/ A new law seeks to protect the poorest from exploitation for organs. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14226 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Waste+tea+leaves+used+as+biofuel/ Pakistani scientists say used tea leaves could be a cheap source of biofuel. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14223 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Zen+meditation+may+block+pain/ Research shows that the practice thickens the brain, blocking sensitivity to pain. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14227 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Happiness+wards+off+heart+disease/ Study suggests happiness and a positive outlook on life can ward off heart disease. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14100 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Naps+boost+learning+power/ US scientists say a nap during the day improves brain power. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14143 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Period+pain+helped+by+acupuncture/ Studies suggest acupuncture could perform better than painkillers like ibuprofen. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14085 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Bishops+slam+condom+campaign/ Bishops in the Philippines have called for the resignation of the country's health minister after a contraceptive drive. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14165 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/New+fertility+test+for+women/ Australian researchers develop a test that counts the eggs in a woman's ovaries. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14164 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Africa+plans+to+boost+drug+development/ African ministers, health researchers and pharmaceutical industry representatives are meeting to discuss how to boost drug innovation and production. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14128 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Tutankhamun+%27killed+by+malaria%27/ Scientists say Tutankhamun may have been killed by malaria and weak bones. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14083 http://www.hc2d.co.uk/news/article/Transcendence+linked+to+brain/ Patients with certain kinds of brain cancer can feel they transcend personal boundaries. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 GMT http://www.hc2d.co.uk/content.php?contentId=14046