The DIY way to beat back pain
Sean Connery and Prince Andrew are among his clients. Here Britain's top back expert reveals the simple steps that will cure your aches and pains. Find out how to tackle a stiff neck, frozen shoulder, Sciatica and more with his advice

Warning over epidurals as three women die following blunders
Pregnant women who have epidurals to ease the pain of labour are being put at risk by potentially fatal hospital blunders. Figures released by the National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) reveal that more than 200 errors occurred with epidurals in UK hospitals last year

Have a healthy holiday
From water tablets to Lucozade and a last-minute dental check-up - here's everything you need to remember for a healthy holiday this summer

U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona Calls For Increased Focus On Prevention
The U.S. will continue to face a "health care crisis" without an increased focus on prevention, U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona said on Tuesday at the annual conference of the American Water Works Association in San Antonio, the San Antonio Express-News reports. Carmona said that the U.S. [click link for full article]

Effects Of Calcium On Weight Maintenance Among Middle-Aged Adults
Increased total calcium intake in the form of supplements can help middle-aged adults maintain their weight over a number of years, with particular benefits to women, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.The study looked at relationships between calcium and weight change over an eight-to-12-year period among more than 10,000 men and women in their mid-50s. [click link for full article]