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Can smartphones replace your GP? New medtech apps put specialist knowledge in patient's pockets
New wave of health apps hold potential to skip GPs and refer patients directly to specialists.
Britons not drinking enough water warns study
Four million Britons have not had a glass of water in over a week.
Scientists says data on Alzheimer's drug shows 'continued effect'
Patients preserved more of their cognitive and functional ability
South Korea: Quarantine tent set up for suspected MERS patients
Quarantine tent set up for suspected cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outside Seoul National University Hospital.
Irish women seeking fewer abortions in UK as cost rises and online pills more available
Abortions are only allowed in Ireland in cases of dire health complications.
Wales: Government proposes ban on e-cigarettes in public places
The planned legislation will bring e-cigarettes into line with regular cigarettes.
Nestle India pulls Maggi brand noodles off the shelves
Nestle promises Maggi noodles will be back 'as soon as current situation is clarified'.
South Korea MERS virus outbreak: Fourth person confirmed dead
Five more people confirmed to have contracted the virus bringing total infected to 41.
South Korea MERS outbreak: Over 200 schools cancel classes
Schools have shut or cancelled classes for the week to prevent the spread of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus
IBS blood test developed by US scientists is world's first
Scientists have developed a new set of blood tests to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
WHO: Global health care needs revamping to avoid Ebola like 'tragedy'
The World Health Organization said efforts must be made for the global health care to be improved as a whole.
Brazil: Health minister confirms dengue outbreak an 'epidemic'
Brazil's Health Minister Arthur Chioro on Thursday (14 May) said the country was "technically" facing a dengue fever epidemic.
Parents of UK's youngest organ donor share son's legacy
The parents of the UK's youngest ever organ donor explained on 23 April how donating their son's organs helped them cope with their grief.
Norman Lamb interview: Lib Dem leadership ambitions, mental health care and the price of office
Exclusive: IBTimesUK spoke to Norman Lamb with just weeks to go before the general election.
World Health Day 2015: Top quotes and messages to share on global health awareness day
The theme for World Health Day 2015 is Food Safety
Sam Smith weight loss: Concerned fans warn Brits winner not to get any thinner
Money On My Mind singer lost one stone in two weeks
China: Man swallows 18cm BBQ skewer in Nanjing
A Nanjing man who swallowed a BBQ skewer has had it removed after a month of agony.
WHO: Waning interest in Ebola is biggest threat to overcoming virus
Waning interest in Ebola could jeopardise efforts to stamp out the world's worst recorded outbreak of the disease.
Apple ResearchKit turns your iPhone into a disease diagnosis tool
Apple ResearchKit is a tool for creating apps which let iPhones diagnose and monitor diseases like asthma and diabetes
Apple Watch features were ditched as executives struggled to define its smartwatch purpose
During Watch development Apple was forced to drop many health-tracking features and struggled to define its purpose.
Smoking is more lethal than previously thought
The report claims that at least five more diseases are associated with smoking.
Angry, sweary tweets linked to higher rates of heart disease
Researchers find link between communities who tweet negatively and increase in heart disease mortality.
British Heart Foundation calls for junk food ads ban before 9pm watershed
The BHF says the UK parents are being 'hounded' by their kids to buy junk food they see on TV.
NHS A&E crisis: English departments continue to miss 95% four-hour target
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will come under further scrutiny over the figures.
iPhones are like comfort blankets and owners struggle mentally without them nearby
Research finds iPhone users suffer anxiety when separated from their handsets
A & E crisis: Addenbrooke's hospital tells sick to 'treat themselves'
Addenbrooke's hospital says "in critical internal incident mode" for last 2 days
Campaigners Call for Fruit Juice Ban from Healthy Food List Over 'More Sugar than Coke'
Action on Sugar said many children's juices contain at least six teaspoons of sugar
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Speaks for First Time in UK - And Says Nothing
Microsoft's third ever CEO Satya Nadella spoke at the Future Decoded event - but said very little.
Low Gravity in Space 'Could Damage Sperm Cells'
Research in rats finds microgravity environment causes damage to sperm.
France: First Outdoor Public Smoking Ban in Paris Playgrounds
More outdoor smoking bans in pipeline as France battles with 73,000 tobacco-related deaths annually.