Recently added articles from Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England):
NEW research has investigated the [...].(Features)
Nov 16, 2009 ... NEW research has investigated the possibility that teenage obesity may be linked with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis in women. The results of the study, published in the scientific journal Neurology, examined information gathered from women who claimed they were obese ...
SINCE chatshow legend Sir Michael [...].(Features)
Nov 16, 2009 ... SINCE chatshow legend Sir Michael Parkinson's call to action more than 10,000 people have signed up to be champions of the elderly. Dignity Champions, part of the Dignity in Care Campaign, have volunteered to promote good practice. Their aim is to change the culture of care services and ...
A NEW action plan to [...].(Features)
Nov 16, 2009 ... A NEW action plan to tackle the overprescribing of anti-psychotic drugs to people with dementia has been announced by Care Services Minister Phil Hope. The plan responds to an independent review commissioned by the Department of Health. The study showed that too many ...
DIETARY supplements containing selenium may [...].(Features)
Nov 16, 2009 ... DIETARY supplements containing selenium may boost cholesterol and increase the risk of heart disease, it has been claimed. Eating large quantities of Brazil nuts could have the same effect, research suggests. Scientists at the University of Warwick studied data on 1,042 individuals aged 19 ...
Working for stroke sufferers; THE NHS in the North East is spearheading better care for the victims of strokes, the country's third biggest killer. Reporter LAURA CAROE finds out more.(Features)
Nov 16, 2009 ... PEOPLE in the North East who suffer a stroke are receiving the best possible care thanks to a partnership between health groups. Newcastle Primary Care Trust (PCT), North Tyneside PCT and Northumberland Care Trust and Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have joined ...