Latest News

With effect from the week beginning 17th April, the surgery will

be closed between 12.30pm and 2.00pm on a WEDNESDAY. This

has changed from a Tuesday.

Health News from the BBC and the NHS

BBC Health

Charlie Gard's parents lose life support court appeal
Appeal court judges rule doctors can stop life-support treatment to eight-month-old Charlie Gard.
Fitness trackers 'poor at measuring calories burned'
But they are accurate at measuring heart rate, a study of seven devices has found.
Ancestry.com denies exploiting users' DNA
The genealogy service says it is changing its terms and conditions after being criticised.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Ethiopian wins top WHO job
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus chosen as new boss of the World Health Organization
'Half a glass of wine every day' increases breast cancer risk
That's what a report says - but we look at all the risks of breast cancer for women.
Frozen 'space sperm' passes fertility test
Viable mouse sperm stored in space gives hope for sperm banks on the Moon, a Japanese team says.
Conservative social care funding cap: Theresa May defends changes
The PM says her plans will prevent the system from collapse after U-turn over cap on care costs.
Intersex patients 'routinely lied to by doctors'
Doctors in the UK routinely lied to patients with disorders of sex development known as intersex conditions, the BBC finds.
Assaults between care home residents reported daily
More than one assault a day was reported to police between 2014 and 2016, File on 4 found.
Microwave mushrooms 'to keep their goodness', scientists say
Grilling and microwaving are the best ways to cook the fungi, a Spanish study says.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

Expanding waistline linked to an increased risk of cancer
"A pot belly is a red flag for cancer," reports the Mail Online after a new study found an increase in...
'Chocolate good for the heart' claims sadly too good to be true
"Regularly tucking into a bar of chocolate may actually be good for us," reports the Mail Online. Researchers...
Just half a glass of wine a day may increase breast cancer risk
"Just half a glass of wine a day ups the risk of breast cancer by nine per cent, experts warn," The Sun...
Dementia saliva testing 'shows early promise'
"Simple saliva test for dementia 'shows promise' in bid to diagnose the disease early," the Daily Mirror...
Instagram 'ranked worst for mental health' in teen survey
"Instagram is rated as the worst social media platform when it comes to its impact on young people's...
Swallowable gastric balloon could help with weight loss
"Swallowable gastric balloon could help the obese lose weight without surgery," The Guardian reports....
'Fat but fit' still at higher risk of heart disease
"The idea that people can be fat but medically fit is a myth," reports BBC News. The story is based on...
Lack of sleep knocks your social appeal, says research
"A couple of bad nights is enough to make a person look 'significantly' more ugly," reports BBC News....
Hope for plant-based contraceptive, study claims
"Forget Plan B – try aloe vera, controversial study claims: Scientists insist pills made from dandelions...
Can fizzy water make you fat?
"Fizzy water could cause obesity by encouraging you to eat more," The Daily Telegraph reports. Researchers...