BBC News | Health | Medical notes | World EditionVisit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news.Hypothermia- February 10, 1999 Exposure to the cold is estimated to cause 30,000 deaths a year in the UK. Hypothermia is one of the most deadly cold-induced conditions.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/health/medical_notes/276284.stm Diabetes- February 9, 1999 The hormonal condition diabetes is on the increaseas people lead increasingly unhealthy lifestyles. If untreated it can cause very serious health problems.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/health/medical_notes/253464.stm Rohypnol: The date rape drug- February 4, 1999 Rohypnol is a legitimate drug used in the short-term treatment of sleep disorders, but has been abused for more sinister purposes.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/health/medical_notes/270247.stm |