BBC News | Health | Medical notes | UK 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.Encephalitis- September 29, 1999 Insect-borne diseases are spreading around the world - find out about some of the most common infections.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/medical_notes/460907.stm Arsenic poisoning- September 27, 1999 Arsenic is known best as a deadly poison, although in small doses it does have medical benefits. BBC News Online looks at the workings of the chemical made most famous through detective fiction.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/medical_notes/459078.stm Emphysema- September 24, 1999 Emphysema is a progressive lung condition which leaves sufferers struggling for breath.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/medical_notes/456591.stm Boxing- September 24, 1999 Many doctors see boxing as an unacceptably dangerous sport - the BMA would like to see it banned.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/medical_notes/363957.stm Menopause- September 23, 1999 The facts about the menopause and the devastating consequences of premature menopause.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/medical_notes/455393.stm Ovary grafting- September 23, 1999 BBC News Online examines the possibilities, benefits and potential drawbacks of the world's first 'ovary graft' operation.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/medical_notes/455504.stm Drugs- September 14, 1999 The arrival of recreational drugs has created an explosion in use. BBC News Online looks at the major illegal drugs.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/351472.stm Migraine- September 3, 1999 Migraine is a debilitating condition characterised by severe headaches and a range of other physical symptoms which affects approximately 10% of the UK population.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/health/437825.stm |