Edinburgh Evening News - Health http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=6989 news-health:Health en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk EN http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=6989&format=rss Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:10 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/template/group/images/rss/EN_rss.gif edinburghnews.scotsman.com http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com 281 70 Teens raid drinks cabinets for kicks http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Teens-raid-drinks-cabinets-for.5843521.jp POLICE have warned parents to keep an eye on their drinks cabinet after picking up schoolchildren drunk on malt whisky and expensive bottles of wine. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Teens-raid-drinks-cabinets-for.5843521.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Five schools and communities adopt a Euro health project to help the Lothians win its battle with the bulge http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Five-schools-and-communities-.5843447.jp THEY are known the world over for their creamy cheeses, buttery croissants and crusty breads, their rich sauces and fine wines. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Five-schools-and-communities-.5843447.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Third person in Lothians dies after contracting swine flu http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Third-person-in-Lothians-dies.5843464.jp A THIRD person in the Lothians has died from swine flu, it has emerged. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Third-person-in-Lothians-dies.5843464.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Patients' confidential records on stolen ambulance laptop http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Patients39-confidential-records-on-stolen.5843425.jp THE confidential records of 600 NHS patients have been stolen after a laptop was taken from an ambulance headquarters. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Patients39-confidential-records-on-stolen.5843425.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sock 'helps to prevent pain in amputees' http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Sock--39helps-to-.5843520.jp AMPUTEES who suffer "phantom" pains from their removed limbs could be helped by a new treatment in Edinburgh. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Sock--39helps-to-.5843520.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT New team to help improve Parkinson's care http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/New-team--to-help.5843448.jp A NURSING team to deal solely with Parkinson's Disease in the Lothians should herald a new era in care for the illness. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/New-team--to-help.5843448.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Nasal sprays recalled over fears of dangerous bacteria http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Nasal-sprays-recalled-over-fears.5843528.jp THOUSANDS of Vicks nasal sprays in Britain are being recalled amid fears they could contain a dangerous bacteria. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Nasal-sprays-recalled-over-fears.5843528.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT E-learning scheme at NHS 24 wins award http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Elearning-scheme-at-NHS-24.5843463.jp A TRAINING scheme using e-learning at NHS 24 has been recognised with a national award. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/Elearning-scheme-at-NHS-24.5843463.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT New boss for drug team http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/New-boss-for--drug.5843531.jp A NEW team manager has been appointed to a group designed to tackle substance misuse in the Lothians. http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/health/New-boss-for--drug.5843531.jp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT