http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/uk-could-face-100000-swine-flu-cases-a-day-14380957.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/uk-could-face-100000-swine-flu-cases-a-day-14380957.html?r=RSS <p> Swine flu cannot be contained and the number of new cases could reach 100,000 per day by the end of next month, the government has admitted. </p> Health Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:57:54 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/routine-swine-flu-testing-scrapped-as-minister-changes-policy-14380246.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/routine-swine-flu-testing-scrapped-as-minister-changes-policy-14380246.html?r=RSS <p> Routine testing of people with suspected swine flu is being scrapped together with the tracing of close contacts of those with symptoms, it was announced today. </p> Health Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:20:04 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/teenagers-lung-cancer-diagnosed-as-asthma-14379996.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/teenagers-lung-cancer-diagnosed-as-asthma-14379996.html?r=RSS <p> A student who had to have her lung removed because of cancer has her father to thank for saving her life after he refused to accept a diagnosis that she was suffering from asthma. </p> Health Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:15:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/minister-i-need-millions-now-to-fight-swine-flu-14376607.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/minister-i-need-millions-now-to-fight-swine-flu-14376607.html?r=RSS <p> Executive Ministers will today be warned against holding back on emergency funding for the growing swine flu pandemic. </p> Health Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:19:23 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/burns-boy-was-so-lucky-says-mum-14375167.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/burns-boy-was-so-lucky-says-mum-14375167.html?r=RSS <p> A mother has spoken of her relief that her son will not suffer permanent scarring after he was burnt by a fire on playing fields. </p> Local & National Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:27:13 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/statins-do-beat-heart-attack-risk-in-healthy-14375110.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/statins-do-beat-heart-attack-risk-in-healthy-14375110.html?r=RSS <p> Millions more patients across the world could be in line for taking cholesterol-busting statins preventatively after a series of research papers backed claims they dramatically cut the risk of heart attacks in healthy people. </p> Health Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:12:11 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/nhs-facing-seven-year-famine-due-to-.htmlssion-14374298.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/nhs-facing-seven-year-famine-due-to-.htmlssion-14374298.html?r=RSS <p> The NHS is facing &quot;seven years of famine&quot; due to the recession - regardless of who wins the next election, an expert said today. </p> Health Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:07:36 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/parents-warned-not-to-take-children-to-swine-flu-partiesrsquo-14373955.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/parents-warned-not-to-take-children-to-swine-flu-partiesrsquo-14373955.html?r=RSS <p> Parents were warned today not to take their children to &ldquo;swine flu parties&rdquo; in the hope they will catch the disease and build up immunity. </p> Health Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:01:32 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/fears-mount-after-third-school-pupil-develops-swine-flu-14373953.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/fears-mount-after-third-school-pupil-develops-swine-flu-14373953.html?r=RSS <p> Parents of children who attend the school where a young boy contracted swine flu from another six-year-old fear more children will be struck down with the illness. </p> Local & National Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:01:10 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland-hospitals-blasted-by-hygiene-watchdog-14372809.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/northern-ireland-hospitals-blasted-by-hygiene-watchdog-14372809.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> More than 40% of the Northern Ireland hospital wards examined in a round of unannounced inspections failed to meet the minimum level of hygiene expected, the Government&rsquo;s watchdog revealed today. </p> Local & National Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:30:24 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/hundreds-of-under16s-in-northern-ireland-have-snorted-cocaine-14371903.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/hundreds-of-under16s-in-northern-ireland-have-snorted-cocaine-14371903.html?r=RSS <p> Hundreds of children across Northern Ireland have tried the potentially deadly drug cocaine before they are 16-years-old, a survey has revealed today. </p> Health Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:33:08 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/swine-flu-primary-school-in-northern-ireland-closed-14369356.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/swine-flu-primary-school-in-northern-ireland-closed-14369356.html?r=RSS <p> A primary school in Northern Ireland has been closed after a pupil was diagnosed with swine flu, the Department of Health said last night. </p> Local & National Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:17:01 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/majority-in-northern-ireland-oppose-tax-increase-to-pay-for-health-care-14369287.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/majority-in-northern-ireland-oppose-tax-increase-to-pay-for-health-care-14369287.html?r=RSS <p> Most people in Northern Ireland oppose increasing taxes to maintain health care, the British Medical Association has said. </p> Health Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:15:11 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/puppy-to-sniff-out-cancer-14364287.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/puppy-to-sniff-out-cancer-14364287.html?r=RSS <p> A police puppy which will be trained to &ldquo;sniff out&rdquo; cancer has been gifted to a charity. </p> <p></p> Local & National Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:03:40 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/swine-flu-surge-on-way-as-five-more-cases-are-reported-14363951.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/swine-flu-surge-on-way-as-five-more-cases-are-reported-14363951.html?r=RSS <p> The number of swine flu cases in Northern Ireland is expected to surge by the autumn, health officials have warned. </p> Health Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:38:25 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/swine-flu-victim-hospitalised-14362508.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/swine-flu-victim-hospitalised-14362508.html?r=RSS <p> A man suffering from swine flu has been admitted to hospital in Northern Ireland, Stormont's Health minister said today. </p> Health Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:31:43 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/the-salads-with-more-fat-than--a-big-mac-14361774.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/the-salads-with-more-fat-than--a-big-mac-14361774.html?r=RSS <p> Some supermarket salads contain more fat than a Big Mac and fries, consumer group Which? has found, with leafy lunches stocked at Morrisons and among the least healthy options. </p> Local & National Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:31:23 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/tweed-disappointment-at-cervical-cancer-review-14358564.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/tweed-disappointment-at-cervical-cancer-review-14358564.html?r=RSS <p> Jack Tweed said today it was a &quot;great shame&quot; the Government had rejected calls to lower the screening age for cervical cancer. </p> Health Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:19:46 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/bowel-cancer-survival-rate-90-if-treated-early-14354250.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/bowel-cancer-survival-rate-90-if-treated-early-14354250.html?r=RSS <p> More than nine out of 10 people diagnosed with bowel cancer in its early stages will survive, according to new figures out today </p> Health Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:04:12 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/nhs-dentistry-to-get-another-overhaul-14353947.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/nhs-dentistry-to-get-another-overhaul-14353947.html?r=RSS <p> NHS dentistry is to undergo another major shake-up &ndash; just three years after the last time it was reformed. </p> Health Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:05:35 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/air-ambulance-will-save-lives-says-deeny-14352928.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/air-ambulance-will-save-lives-says-deeny-14352928.html?r=RSS <p> An air ambulance for Northern Ireland will save lives, a Co Tyrone doctor said today. </p> Health Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:01:44 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/child-hair-tong-burns-cases-double-14351487.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/child-hair-tong-burns-cases-double-14351487.html?r=RSS <p> More children are being admitted to hospital with burns partly because of the huge popularity of hair straighteners, a charity has said. </p> Local & National Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:43:28 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/doctors-investigate-shock-cancer-breakthrough-14349266.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/doctors-investigate-shock-cancer-breakthrough-14349266.html?r=RSS <p> Two patients with inoperable prostate cancer have made dramatic recoveries after receiving one dose of an experimental drug that is creating excitement among cancer specialists. </p> Health Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:50:35 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/watchdog-urges-ban-on-sunbeds-for-kids-under-18-14348166.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/watchdog-urges-ban-on-sunbeds-for-kids-under-18-14348166.html?r=RSS <p> A crackdown on sunbeds to protect children could be ordered after a hard-hitting report by experts advising the Government. </p> Health Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:43 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/mcgimpsey-rejects-dup-call-to-resign-over-epilepsy-treatment-14348226.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/mcgimpsey-rejects-dup-call-to-resign-over-epilepsy-treatment-14348226.html?r=RSS <p> The Health Minister has been forced to defend the treatment of children with life threatening epilepsy after the chairperson of the Health Committee called for his resignation. </p> Health Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:29 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/stephen-fry--sheds-six-stone-14347261.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/stephen-fry--sheds-six-stone-14347261.html?r=RSS <p> Actor, writer and TV presenter Stephen Fry says he has lost six stone since last December and is enjoying a much more active lifestyle thanks to his recent weight loss. </p> News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:34:51 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/autistic-boy-locked-in-toilet-wins-payout-14346286.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/autistic-boy-locked-in-toilet-wins-payout-14346286.html?r=RSS <p> An 11-year-old autistic boy in the Republic yesterday got a &euro;50,000 settlement after claiming he had been locked in a toilet by his carer in an act described by a judge as &quot;scandalous behaviour&quot; </p> Local & National Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:02:47 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/no-more-hard-sell-as-viagra-goes-on-sale-in-high-street-14345787.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/no-more-hard-sell-as-viagra-goes-on-sale-in-high-street-14345787.html?r=RSS <p> Men will be able to get Viagra on the high street with the launch today of the first ever pharmacist-led service for erection problems. </p> Health Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:31 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/queenrsquos-study-to-help-blind-people-14345746.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/queenrsquos-study-to-help-blind-people-14345746.html?r=RSS <p> A new supplement has been developed which could be the answer to the leading cause of blindness in the western world, Queen&rsquo;s University revealed today. </p> Health Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:19 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/three-more-swine-flu-cases-confirmed-14342593.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/three-more-swine-flu-cases-confirmed-14342593.html?r=RSS <p> The number of people affected by swine flu in Northern Ireland has risen to 12, after three new cases were confirmed yesterday. </p> Health Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:58:07 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/plans-for-new-air-ambulance-are-transparent-says-charity-14341209.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/plans-for-new-air-ambulance-are-transparent-says-charity-14341209.html?r=RSS <p> Plans for an air ambulance helicopter in Northern Ireland are completely transparent, the charity behind the scheme has said. </p> Health Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:13:58 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/lsquoi-hope-new-drugs-will-ease-pain-of-arthritisrsquo-14341106.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/lsquoi-hope-new-drugs-will-ease-pain-of-arthritisrsquo-14341106.html?r=RSS <p> An Antrim arthritis sufferer has welcomed news of the promising results of medical trials on a drug which could transform treatment of early stage rheumatoid arthritis in Northern Ireland. </p> Health Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:32 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/arthritis-drug-trial-offering-new-hope-14340642.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/arthritis-drug-trial-offering-new-hope-14340642.html?r=RSS <p> Patients with early arthritis symptoms were offered fresh hope today after the promising results of a medical trial on a drug which could revolutionise treatment of the crippling condition in Northern Ireland. </p> Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:39:01 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/breast-cancer-mans-plea-over-illness-name-14339976.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/breast-cancer-mans-plea-over-illness-name-14339976.html?r=RSS <p> A young man who was diagnosed with breast cancer aged just 24 is campaigning for the name of the illness to be changed. </p> Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:30:20 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-over-swine-flu-risk-to-pregnant-women-14339945.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-over-swine-flu-risk-to-pregnant-women-14339945.html?r=RSS <p> Britain's first death from swine flu of a 38-year-old woman who had recently given birth highlights the risks of the virus in pregnancy, doctors said yesterday. </p> Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 02:41:07 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-over-fight-to-contain-swine-flu-14339829.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-over-fight-to-contain-swine-flu-14339829.html?r=RSS <p> Efforts to contain the spread of swine flu in Northern Ireland may not work indefinitely, the health minister has warned. </p> Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:59 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/iaa-spent-90-of-its-donations-on-setup-expenses-14339847.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/iaa-spent-90-of-its-donations-on-setup-expenses-14339847.html?r=RSS <p> An air ambulance helicopter charity in Northern Ireland spent nearly 90% of its funds on set-up costs like collection tins in its first year without any guarantee the project would receive official backing, it was revealed last night. </p> Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:49 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/anticancer-cream-lsquocan-wipe-away-the-signs-of-ageingrsquo-14339849.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/anticancer-cream-lsquocan-wipe-away-the-signs-of-ageingrsquo-14339849.html?r=RSS <p> A cancer-fighting cream applied to the skin can wipe away signs of ageing, scientists have discovered. </p> Health Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:39 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/new-mother-is-uks-first-swine-flu-victim-14339000.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/new-mother-is-uks-first-swine-flu-victim-14339000.html?r=RSS <p> A new mother who gave birth prematurely has become the UK's first patient to die while suffering from swine flu, it emerged today. </p> Local & National Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:03:22 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/cancer-kills-more-men-than-women-14338751.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/cancer-kills-more-men-than-women-14338751.html?r=RSS <p> Men are almost 40 per cent more likely than women to die from cancer, according to research published today. </p> Health Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:57:04 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/swine-flu-claims-its-first-victim-in-britain-14338715.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/swine-flu-claims-its-first-victim-in-britain-14338715.html?r=RSS <p> A patient suffering from swine flu has died in hospital, the Scottish Government said last night. </p> Health Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:34:01 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/challenge-laid-down-for-men-to-tackle-early-health-worries-14338632.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/challenge-laid-down-for-men-to-tackle-early-health-worries-14338632.html?r=RSS <p> Men in Northern Ireland are risking their lives by ignoring early health warnings, the British Medical Association (BMA) warned today. </p> Health Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:21 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/eighth-swine-flu-case-in-northern-ireland-14337416.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/eighth-swine-flu-case-in-northern-ireland-14337416.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland has its eighth case of Swine Flu, the Department of Health has said. </p> Local & National Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:13 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/conference-told-battle-against-heart-disease-is-far-from-over-14336411.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/conference-told-battle-against-heart-disease-is-far-from-over-14336411.html?r=RSS <p> The number of people who have lost their lives as a result of heart complications has fallen by more than 70% in the last 25 years. </p> Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:58 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/new-code-of-ethics-for-our-pharmacists-14336412.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/new-code-of-ethics-for-our-pharmacists-14336412.html?r=RSS <p> Health Minister Michael McGimpsey has launched a new code of ethics for pharmacists in Northern Ireland. </p> Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:56 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/concerns-over-number-of-teens-with-sex-infections-14336408.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/concerns-over-number-of-teens-with-sex-infections-14336408.html?r=RSS <p> Doctors have treated 125 cases of sexually transmitted infections in under 16s in the past six years, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal. </p> Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:47 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/broadcaster-kelly-in-plea-over-battle-against-cancer-14336409.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/broadcaster-kelly-in-plea-over-battle-against-cancer-14336409.html?r=RSS <p> People affected by cancer have been invited to help shape healthcare provision for the disease in Ulster. </p> Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:42 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/government-accused-of-neglecting-deadly-hospital-bugs-14334197.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/government-accused-of-neglecting-deadly-hospital-bugs-14334197.html?r=RSS <p> The Government was accused of &quot;neglecting&quot; deadly hospital bugs today as figures showed some infections may be soaring. </p> Health Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:34 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/swine-flu-has-spread-across-ulster-14336269.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/swine-flu-has-spread-across-ulster-14336269.html?r=RSS <p> Swine flu has spread right across Northern Ireland, the Health Protection Agency has confirmed. </p> Local & National Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:06 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/doctors-sew-ear-onto-mans-stomach-14333672.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/doctors-sew-ear-onto-mans-stomach-14333672.html?r=RSS <p> A man who had one of his ears cut off when he was attacked in a park described yesterday how doctors stitched it to his stomach in a bid to save it. </p> Local & National Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:25:09 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/misery-for-the-ms-patients-who-canrsquot-get-enough-physio-14333387.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/misery-for-the-ms-patients-who-canrsquot-get-enough-physio-14333387.html?r=RSS <p> Multiple Sclerosis sufferers in Northern Ireland are not being given adequate physiotherapy, with just a tiny percentage able able to secure treatment more than once a week, research reveals today. </p> Health Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:26 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-over-autism-crisis-14333228.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-over-autism-crisis-14333228.html?r=RSS <p> Autism services are facing a crisis because of the number of cases, a campaigner claimed today. </p> Health Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:48:57 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/nhs-faces-pound15bn-funding-shortfall-report-14332582.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/nhs-faces-pound15bn-funding-shortfall-report-14332582.html?r=RSS <p> The NHS is facing its biggest financial challenge yet, with a &pound;15 billion funding shortfall in the next decade, a report said today. </p> Health Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:30:43 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-as-number-of-northern-ireland-swine-flu-cases-rises-to-seven-14332521.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/warning-as-number-of-northern-ireland-swine-flu-cases-rises-to-seven-14332521.html?r=RSS <p> A seventh case of swine flu has been confirmed in Northern Ireland, just hours after politicians were warned that the province should brace itself for more cases in the coming days and weeks. </p> Health Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:51:42 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/longterm-war-on-superbugs-needed-report-14332520.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/longterm-war-on-superbugs-needed-report-14332520.html?r=RSS <p> The war on superbugs will never be won without the introduction of long-term strategies to radically reduce their prevalence, a report out yesterday has said. </p> Health Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:50:22 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/alzheimerrsquos-test-detects-disease-14332515.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/alzheimerrsquos-test-detects-disease-14332515.html?r=RSS <p> A memory test that can detect the early stages of Alzheimer's disease has been developed by doctors who say it can be self-administered by anyone concerned about dementia and their possible mental decline. </p> Health Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:48:48 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/pensioners-warned-to-check-use-by-date-on-food-14332033.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/pensioners-warned-to-check-use-by-date-on-food-14332033.html?r=RSS <p> Four out of ten older people are putting their health at risk by not checking the use by date on food. </p> Health Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:25:40 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/be-prepared-for-more-swine-flu-cases-in-northern-ireland-14331957.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/be-prepared-for-more-swine-flu-cases-in-northern-ireland-14331957.html?r=RSS <p> Northern Ireland should brace itself for more cases of swine flu in the coming days and weeks, Stormont's Health Minister said today. </p> Health Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:51:39 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/autistic-children-made-to-wait-up-to-six-months-to-.htmlive-support-14331390.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/autistic-children-made-to-wait-up-to-six-months-to-.htmlive-support-14331390.html?r=RSS <p> Autistic children in schools across Northern Ireland are having to wait up to six months to receive support for their condition, it emerged yesterday. </p> Health Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:08:44 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/smoking-kills-2500-in-a-year-14331367.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/smoking-kills-2500-in-a-year-14331367.html?r=RSS <p> A study funded by the British Heart Foundation has found that 2,500 people in Northern Ireland died from smoking related illnesses in 2005. </p> Health Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:59:26 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/two-more-northern-ireland-swine-flu-cases-14331335.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/two-more-northern-ireland-swine-flu-cases-14331335.html?r=RSS <p> Two more cases of swine flu have been diagnosed in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said last night. </p> Health Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:10:37 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/38-of-girls-clueless-about-cervical-cancer-14330290.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/38-of-girls-clueless-about-cervical-cancer-14330290.html?r=RSS <p> More than one in three girls does not know the causes of cervical cancer despite the &ldquo;Jade Goody effect&rdquo;, a new poll out today suggests. </p> Health Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:50:48 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/public-urged-to-back-sexual-health-campaign-14328817.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/public-urged-to-back-sexual-health-campaign-14328817.html?r=RSS <p> People in the UK are being urged to sign a petition calling on governments in 179 countries to improve the sexual and reproductive health of young people across the world. </p> Health Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:39:24 +0100 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/third-northern-ireland-swine-flu-case-confirmed-14328679.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/third-northern-ireland-swine-flu-case-confirmed-14328679.html?r=RSS <p> A third case of swine flu has been confirmed in Northern Ireland, the Department of Health said today. </p> Health Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:37:06 +0100