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Wrong bike may endanger male cyclists' sexual health Men who take up cycling may be putting their sexual health at risk if they choose the wrong bicycle, an expert has warned.
Technique could allow more cancer patients to conceive A new technique could enable more female cancer patients to freeze their eggs before starting cancer treatment
Technology improves embryo screening The world's first enhanced embryo screening technology has been launched at Care Fertility, a private clinic specialising in infertility treatment.
New HIV health support service launched in London A new pan-London health support service for people living with HIV is being launched by the Terrence Higgins Trust and the charity NAM on Monday (July 7th).
Spire teams up with CancerPartners UK Private hospital provider Spire Healthcare has joined forces with CancerPartners UK to provide the first private radiotherapy services outside London, it has been announced.
Hip replacement beneficial 'at any age' Hip replacement surgery provides benefits and is cost-effective for osteoarthritis patients at any age, new research suggests.
Knee surgery requires patients to relearn how to stand Patients who have undergone knee replacement surgery should be re-taught how to move from a sitting to a standing position, new research suggests. A study by physiotherapy experts at the University...
Surgeons perform single-incision lap-band surgery The government has unveiled plans to enable over-60s to swim for free in a move that is hoped will reduce the number of people needing obesity treatment
IVF procedure 'may not be effective' Nearly half of men who are struggling to father a child are reluctant to seek infertility treatment new research suggests.
Nearly half of men reluctant to seek infertility treatment Nearly half of men who are struggling to father a child are reluctant to seek infertility treatment new research suggests.
School clinics could improve sexual health Opening up drop-in clinics in schools could help to improve the sexual health of young people, new research suggests.
Teens 'neglected' in search for new cancer treatment Medical researchers are failing teenagers by not designing cancer treatment trials with this age group in mind, experts have claimed.
Technique could predict IVF success Scientists have identified a method that predicts whether a women undergoing infertility treatment will become pregnant with a level of 70 per cent accuracy.
Infertility treatment patients face postcode lottery Patients who are trying to obtain infertility treatment on the NHS face a postcode lottery and may have to seek private treatment in some areas in order to conceive, new figures suggest.
Cellulite treatments 'must be supported by lifestyle changes' An expert has revealed that cellulite treatment is unlikely to be effective unless the patient also alters their diet and exercise regime. Cellulite is a type of fat commonly found on the thighs and...
Sperm donations at record low The number of sperm donations has fallen to the lowest level on record after donors' right to anonymity was removed, official figures have shown. Figures obtained by the Times reveal that the number...
Private healthcare market in rude health Private healthcare is thriving in the UK, according to the latest analysis from Research and Markets. The Private Healthcare Market Report 2008 indicates that the total UK market for private...
Implant may provide treatment for obesity Initial trials of an implantable medical device suggest that it holds promise as a new obesity treatment. Researchers studied 31 obese patients who received the vagal nerve blocking device (VBLOC).
Obesity surgery may increase risk of kidney stones A new study suggests that patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery may face an increased risk of kidney stones after their operation. Scientists carried out a study of 24 morbidly obese adults who...
Figures show sharp rise in STIs among over-45s New research has revealed a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among over-45s, raising concerns about older people's sexual health
Figures reveal extent of underage drinking problem One in ten patients admitted to hospital with alcohol problems is under 18, new figures show. A total of 8,494 under-18s were admitted to hospital through drink in 2007, representing a greater than...
Charity calls for better food on child cancer wards A charity has called for better food for children undergoing cancer treatment after finding that patients are often concerned by the poor provision of food on hospital wards.
Scientists create ovulation monitor A team at Cambridge University has developed a new monitor that should benefit couples who are considering infertility treatment. The DuoFertility monitor works by measuring the half-degree change in...
Free swimming to tackle obesity The government has unveiled plans to enable over-60s to swim for free in a move that is hoped will reduce the number of people needing obesity treatment
GP sheds third of body weight A 62-year-old GP has lost a third of his body weight thanks to obesity surgery
Welsh patients to wait for bowel cancer screening Patients in Wales will not be screened for bowel cancer for seven years unless they visit a private doctor, the government has admitted.
Teens face cancer treatment delays Teenagers and young adults may face long delays before being diagnosed and receiving cancer treatment on the NHS, new research suggests.
New-generation gastric band launched Scientists have launched a new type of gastric band for use in obesity surgery. The Midband is a new weight loss solution that could help patients who struggle with obesity to lose weight and could...
Welsh patients face obesity surgery shortage Health Commission Wales (HCW) will only fund 12 obesity surgery procedures a year, forcing many patients to seek private obesity treatment, it has been claimed. Professor John Baxter, a leading...
Probiotics 'may aid weight loss' after obesity surgery Scientists have found that patients who take probiotics after undergoing obesity surgery may lose more weight than those who do not.

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