A new report suggests that High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU) to treat men with localised prostate cancer could have fewer side effects than conventional treatments.

Arthritis in its various forms affects 4.3 million women and 2.6 million men in the UK – and more than six in ten of us will suffer from the condition at some point in our lives, causing pain, loss of mobility and in chronic cases irreversible destruction of joints throughout the body. But not many people know that diet can play a big part in helping ease symptoms.
 
 

For many older people living in care settings, going out of the front door can be a rare event.   Yet for prisoners in the UK it is a requirement that every individual spends one hour outside every day.

A woman's experience of caring for someone with Alzheimers led her to make an award-winning short film in 2004 called 'Life With Two Hats' to help those in similar situations. Endorsed by Claire Rayner, herself a former nurse, the film has now been released in DVD format - and is available free of charge upon receipt of an SAE.

Viviana Fain-Binda's moving film is based on the experience of two families and her own experience of caring for her mother. She said: “When you look after somebody with dementia, you wear two hats: the ‘Florence Nightingale Cap of Compassion’ looking after the physical and mental needs, and ‘The Warrior Helmet’ battling your way to find out what services and benefits are available.”

Millions of people with low back pain will benefit from new guidance issued to the NHS on the most effective ways to treat this often painful and distressing condition.

A new report  claims that a determined effort by Audiology teams across the country has led to 99% of people receiving hearing aids or other appropriate treatment within the government’s 18-week target. Figures for February 2009, just released by the Department of Health, show that the situation has been improving every month since April 2008. The improvements have come about as a result of re-instating frozen posts combined with a determined effort by Audiology teams to work in more flexible and creative ways.

How to Look Good Naked is back, celebrating the naked body in all its glory! Breasts, bums, thighs and tummies are the stars of the show, as presenter and stylist Gok Wan takes a closer look at naked Britain and hears what people really think about their bodies. This time round though, the team wants to hear from people from all age groups, particularly those over the age of 60.