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Longer life expected in Kingsbridge
Kingsbridge has one of the highest life expectancy rates in the Westcountry, new figures show.
Take part in Race for Life 2008
Women living in Kingsbridge are being urged to get their trainers on to take part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life 2008.
Trust rates 'weak' for service
The Devon Primary Care Trust (PCT), which runs South Hams Hospital, has performed badly in a survey carried out by the Healthcare Commission.
Bacon lovers defy cancer scare
Butchers in Kingsbridge say they have seen little difference in sales despite warnings that eating too much bacon and ham could cause cancer.
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 Hospital's major facelift plans go on public displayMore than 300 people turned up to an open day to view plans for a new main entrance and multi-storey car park at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital. |
 Summer's the season for giving bloodPeople in the Westcountry are being asked to help save lives throughout the summer months as the National Blood Service (NBS) launches its 'Big Summer BBQ' appeal. |
 Longer life expected in South WestPeople in the Westcountry are more likely to live into their mid-seventies than those living elsewhere in England or Wales, official figures show. |
 One-stop surgery opens in east DevonA pioneering £4m integrated health centre has opened its doors in Cullompton, east Devon. |
 Plymouth is top of the league for reducing C diff ratesA Devon hospital is top of the league table of teaching hospitals nationwide with the lowest rates of Clostridium Difficile. |
 Call to curb alcohol misuseA new report has revealed a surge in the number of alcohol-related admissions to the region's hospitals. |
 Region's health is up in smokeMore than a quarter of residents in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly are smokers, causing more than 1,000 deaths every year. |
 Hospital's 'zero tolerance' approach to bugsA Westcountry hospital says it is taking a "zero-tolerance" approach to reduce cases of hospital bugs. |
 You are what your mother eatsNew research by the Universities of Exeter and Oxford provides the first evidence that a child's sex is associated with the mother's diet. |
 £170m investment plan for DerrifordThe Westcountry's largest hospital plans to invest millions of pounds over the next 10 years. |
 New research provides insight into menopauseA biologist from Devon has helped to shed light on why females of some species undergo menopause while others do not. |
 Leave a legacy in your will to St Luke's HospiceWhen faced with the reality of having an incurable illness, you need the best care possible. |
 South West 'most at stroke risk'People living in the South West are much more likely to have a stroke, figures from the Stroke Association show. |
 Breast cancer support groupsLiving with breast cancer, the most common type of cancer found among women in the world, can be very difficult. |
 New clinical excellence centre to be built at DerrifordA £50 million new hospital is to be built on the Plymouth International Medical and Technology Park at Derriford. |
 New Year, New You!This year you can beat the inevitable January blues by heading up to the brand new St Moritz Hotel in Trebetherick and making the most of their luxurious leisure club and spa facilities. |
Health & Fitness - around the network
Fifth of GP surgeries could close, Tories warn
Around a fifth of England's GP surgeries are under threat of closure, according to the Conservative party.
Hospital alcohol admissions rocket
Hospital admissions linked to alcohol use have more than doubled in England since 1995, according to a new NHS report.
Vitamin supplements may increase risk of early death
Bad news for pill poppers this week as new research claims that taking vitamin supplements to boost our health may actually be doing us more harm than good.
Med diet 'reduces Alzheimer's risk'
A Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables and fruit and low in saturated fats could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, a US study has concluded.
Exercise yourself young
Exercising regularly can make you look 12 years younger, new research has revealed.
Red meat linked to breast cancer
Younger women who regularly eat red meat may have an increased risk of developing breast cancer, a study finds.
High costs and superbug fears force patients abroad
A growing number of Brits are travelling abroad for medical treatment, a recent poll by website TreatmentAbroad.com shows.
Celebrity chefs lend support to cancer walk
Celebrity chefs Anthony Worrall Thompson and Simon Rimmer are showing their support for Manchester's second annual Pink Pinkie Week.
Fatty fish prevents kidney cancer
Consumption of fatty fish may help provide protection against kidney cancer, a study has suggested.
Organic diet 'healthier'
New research suggests that an organic diet might be healthier than a conventional one.
Hitman helps open breast cancer centre
The Genesis Centre welcomed champion boxer Ricky Hatton on Tuesday 1 April, for a tour of Europe's first ever, purpose built breast cancer prevention facility.
Aspirin reduces asthma risk in women
A small dose of aspirin on alternate days can cut the risk of developing asthma among women, suggests a new US study.
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