http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/ Read about the latest health news in Birmingham, the West Midlands and across the UK. Health care news and more. en-gb Birmingham Mail no Read about the latest health news in Birmingham, the West Midlands and across the UK. Health care news and more. health news in Birmingham, the West Midlands and across the UK. Health care news and more. http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/bright-idea-to-lift-depression-97319-25186287/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:24:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/bright-idea-to-lift-depression-97319-25186287/ IF WINTER’S dull days are getting you down and you’re struggling to get up in the morning even though you’re sleeping more, you could be suffering from SAD – seasonal affective disorder. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-no-news-is-good-news-for-halai-97319-25186278/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-no-news-is-good-news-for-halai-97319-25186278/ A FORMER local news presenter who lost her job is proving it is still possible to look ahead by writing a book about positivity. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-trawling-through-the-archives-of-the-agony-aunt-97319-25185860/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:48:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-trawling-through-the-archives-of-the-agony-aunt-97319-25185860/ AGONY aunts have long been a mainstay of newspapers and women’s magazines but over the years their advice has altered drastically. And a good job as some of the advice doled out to letter writers over previous decades would be enough to turn our hair grey these days. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/charity-in-cancer-appeal-97319-25185602/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:38:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/charity-in-cancer-appeal-97319-25185602/ A CHARITY is this week raising awareness of the deadly threat posed by pancreatic cancer. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/watsu-and-thai-for-jackie-97319-25185549/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:37:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/watsu-and-thai-for-jackie-97319-25185549/ FORMER Loose Women TV presenter Jackie Brambles reveals her health and well-being secrets. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-pipes-of-peace-are-healing-the-pain-97319-25185372/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/17/family-life-pipes-of-peace-are-healing-the-pain-97319-25185372/ IT may seem a strange way of healing headaches, placing a wax tube in the ear and setting light to it, but as a therapy Hopi ear candling has become increasingly popular. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/10/youngsters-have-all-the-right-poses-for-staying-stress-free-97319-25131775/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/10/youngsters-have-all-the-right-poses-for-staying-stress-free-97319-25131775/ YOUNGSTERS at a Black Country school are learning the tree, the cobra and the camel in order to relax, thanks to an early morning yoga class. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/10/i-wanted-something-to-help-me-relax-this-really-helped-97319-25131858/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:44:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/10/i-wanted-something-to-help-me-relax-this-really-helped-97319-25131858/ WITH his hopes firmly pinned on a career as a personal trainer, Daniel Round is a keen advocate of yoga. Not only is he reaping the benefits now but he hopes to one day teach it as part of his job. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/10/seasonal-flu-jabs-are-a-must-for-festival-goers-97319-25131767/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:41:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/10/seasonal-flu-jabs-are-a-must-for-festival-goers-97319-25131767/ Dr William Murdoch, Clinical Director for North and East Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/03/win-a-cure-for-your-snoring-worth-2-000-97319-25078342/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:45:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/03/win-a-cure-for-your-snoring-worth-2-000-97319-25078342/ There is an epidemic spreading across the Midlands... Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/03/special-vaccine-for-anyone-allergic-to-eggs-97319-25078336/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:39:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/03/special-vaccine-for-anyone-allergic-to-eggs-97319-25078336/ Dr William Murdoch, Clinical Director for North and East Birmingham, Answers your questions on the H1N1 Virus. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/03/one-in-a-million-the-birmingham-tot-suffering-from-an-extremely-rare-condition-97319-25074606/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/11/03/one-in-a-million-the-birmingham-tot-suffering-from-an-extremely-rare-condition-97319-25074606/ TO HER family, little Faith Solomon is one in a million, but the youngster is also one in a small group of children with a chromosome disorder which affects just a handful of people worldwide. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/27/eating-mushrooms-has-benefits-for-your-health-97319-25023783/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/27/eating-mushrooms-has-benefits-for-your-health-97319-25023783/ AUTUMN is the perfect time for a funghi foray and whether you have found your mushrooms in the local woods or the local supermarket there are plenty of good reasons to eat them. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/27/vaccine-has-been-tested-on-thousands-of-people-97319-25023549/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/27/vaccine-has-been-tested-on-thousands-of-people-97319-25023549/ Dr William Murdoch answers your questions on the H1N1 virus. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/27/kickboxing-champ-pins-her-hopes-on-a-revolutionary-treatment-to-cure-her-scoliosis-97319-25018542/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/27/kickboxing-champ-pins-her-hopes-on-a-revolutionary-treatment-to-cure-her-scoliosis-97319-25018542/ YOUNG kickboxer Paige Davis risks having to give up the sport she loves after suffering spinal problems – but she is pinning her hopes on a revolutionary treatment to keep her feet in the air. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/20/extra-lessons-for-pupils-in-how-to-avoid-the-virus-97319-24970865/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:29:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/20/extra-lessons-for-pupils-in-how-to-avoid-the-virus-97319-24970865/ Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/20/hypnotherapy-helped-mum-through-a-36-hour-delivery-of-her-son-without-pain-relief-97319-24966748/ Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/20/hypnotherapy-helped-mum-through-a-36-hour-delivery-of-her-son-without-pain-relief-97319-24966748/ Why should women put up with the pain of childbirth? That is the controversial view of one midwifery expert who believes an ‘epidemic’ of epidurals and other pain-relieving drugs is leading to problems such as prolonged labours. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/13/talked-into-getting-lump-checked-out-97319-24916684/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:17:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/13/talked-into-getting-lump-checked-out-97319-24916684/ ALSO on the march was Connie Hoey of Shirley who was diagnosed with breast cancer just last year. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/13/kids-generally-aren-t-a-priority-for-vaccination-97319-24916207/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:19:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/13/kids-generally-aren-t-a-priority-for-vaccination-97319-24916207/ Dr William Murdoch, clinical director for north and east Birmingham, answers your questions on the H1N1 virus. Health http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/13/breast-cancer-survivors-join-forces-with-cancer-research-uk-to-raise-awareness-97319-24912167/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/family-life/health/2009/10/13/breast-cancer-survivors-join-forces-with-cancer-research-uk-to-raise-awareness-97319-24912167/ WHEN Toni Bourne went for a consultation over breast reduction she had no idea within a few weeks she would need to have both breasts removed due to cancer. Health