Archive for April, 2007

Test points to ‘hidden’ fat risk

A test is designed to show if people of normal weight are carrying "hidden" fat which may damage their health.

HIV men ‘having unsafe gay sex’

More than one in three gay men with HIV admit having had unprotected sex, a survey finds.

Children palliative care ‘poor’

Too few seriously ill children are receiving palliative care in their final weeks, a study suggests.

Cancer fighting gene identified

Scientists in Dundee believe they may be a step closer to finding out why some people contract cancer.

NI smoking ban comes into force

Smoking in bars is no longer permitted in NI, following the introduction of smoke-free legislation.