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One of the largest clinical trials for prostate cancer led by the University of Birmingham has found that adding Abiraterone to hormone therapy at the start of treatment improves survival by 37 per cent.   The...

The study has shown that abdominal fat tissue is a major source of increased male hormones in women with PCOS Scientists from the University of Birmingham have discovered the link between increased male hormones and metabolic...

The proportion of new mothers who are still breastfeeding after 2 months drops by 40%, according to new data. Almost three-quarters of women start breastfeeding when their child is born, but this drops to 44% within...

One of the largest clinical trials for prostate cancer led by the University of Birmingham has found that adding Abiraterone to hormone therapy at the start of treatment improves survival by 37 per cent.   The...

Shortage of CPR skills and awareness in the West Midlands putting lives at risk, BHF warns Just 36% of people in the West Midlands would be confident of performing immediate CPR if someone collapsed in front...

Among Asian countries, acupuncture is a very popular alternative pain relief means. It has been slowly gaining a following in western countries. Although there is a lack of scientific evidence to explain the efficacy of this...

Women over 45 do not need a blood test to diagnose the menopause and X-rays are no real help to those with lower back pain, doctors have said. The advice, drawn up by the Academy of...

Feeling tired all the time? The Physical reasons for feeling tired are many and if addressed correctly, can subject an individual to a new leash of energy release. Are you getting enough sleep? : It is...

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Around a fifth of NHS trusts were targeted forcing them to postpone procedures and operations during the weekend. Doctors were unable to work and many appointments were cancelled causing possible deaths in many affected hospitals. The...