Health news 28th September 2010

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Too fat? The cash-starved NHS might not treat you
Even opponents of the Coalition accept that it has been very good at getting across the dire state of Britain?s finances. It has hammered home the message that every one pound in four that it spends has to be borrowed (sotto voce, thanks to Gordon Brown). A beneficial spin-off seems to be growing awareness that whatever it might say about ?ring-fencing? the health service budget, the role of the NHS as an all-enveloping cradle-to-grave service has run its course. Diabetes UK mentioned.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/e...The-cash-starved-NHS-might-not-treat-you.html

Rowlands diabetes campaign suported by AM

Wrexham AM Lesley Griffiths this week lent her support to a joint Diabetes UK and Rowlands Pharmacy campaign to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes. The 'know your risk' campaign focuses on the lack of awareness of the condition, and the benefits of early detection - and continues to run until the end of September.

http://www.newswales.co.uk/?section=Health&F=1&id=19755

DIABETES: THE IMPLANT THAT CAN FREE YOU FROM INSULIN JABS
SITTING in the examination hall, Grace Sim felt the first familiar symptoms of a migraine attack. Within a few minutes she knew her vision would be blurred and she would suffer a searing headache, leaving her unable to read or write.

http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/202090/Diabetes-The-implant-that-can-free-you-from-insulin-jabs

Breastfeeding 'prevents baby infections,' research suggests
Exclusive breastfeeding for six months wards off baby infections, further evidence suggests. Regardless of other factors, such as good healthcare and vaccination programmes, breastfeeding still gives babies a boost, say Greek researchers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11417490

Migraine cause 'identified' as genetic defect
Scientists have identified a genetic defect linked to migraine which could provide a target for new treatments. A flawed gene found in a family of migraine sufferers could help trigger the severe headaches, a study in Nature Medicine suggests.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-11408113
 
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