Realistic weight loss goals better than quick fixes

Realistic weight loss goals better than quick fixes Losing even a small amount of weight can help to improve the health of people who are overweight or obese and lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer, says NICE.

See also;

• Guidance on Obesity NICE
• 'Lose a little' advice on obesity BBC News
• VIDEO: 'Lose a little' obesity advice BBC News
• NHS must treat obesity patients with compassion and dignity, report concludes The Independent
• Most Brits need slimming classes, NHS guidance says The Daily Telegraph

Police investigate patient restraint

Police investigate patient restraint A police force confirms it is investigating claims of unlawful patient restraint at a West Midlands Hospital trust. BBC News

Be wary of Wikipedia, say scientists

Be wary of Wikipedia, say scientists The internet encyclopaedia Wikipedia contains errors in nine out of 10 of its health entries, and should be treated with caution, scientists warn. BBC News You may want to contact your local NHS Library instead...

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• Don't diagnose yourself on Wikipedia, doctors warn The Daily Telegraph
• 90% of Wikipedia medical entries are inaccurate, say experts The Daily Mail

Care.data should be opt-in, say GPs

Care.data should be opt-in, say GPs Data extraction from patient records for care.data should be 'opt-in' and take place only with the 'explicit and informed consent' of patients, GP leaders have said. GP Online

Is this hospital a miracle cure for the NHS? It has a Michelin chef, happy patients and is run by doctors and nurses. And shock, horror,...

Is this hospital a miracle cure for the NHS? It has a Michelin chef, happy patients and is run by doctors and nurses. And shock, horror,... Just imagine an NHS hospital whose standards match those of a top-quality hotel, with a welcoming reception area, polished floors, tasteful artwork on the freshly-painted walls, and menus inspired by a Michelin-starred chef. The Daily Mail

Family doctor service in crisis: head of Royal College

Family doctor service in crisis: head of Royal College Family doctors are working 'ludicrous' hours and seeing far too many patients as general practice pressure reach crisis levels, medical leaders warn. The Daily Telegraph

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• GP: 'My surgery is breaking apart' BBC News