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NHS 'fails people with allergies'

People with allergies are being failed by the NHS, say MPs. [more...]

Hormones predict miscarriage risk

Doctors may be able to predict which women are at high risk of miscarriage, say researchers. [more...]

The supermice that resist cancer

Scientists have bred a family of 'supermice' that are highly resistant to cancer. [more...]

Embryos to be tested for cancer

Scientists are granted permission to screen test tube embryos for an inherited form of bowel cancer. [more...]

Cost of temporary nurses 'soars'

The cost of temporary nursing staff has trebled, says a report, warning of a fragile future for the profession. [more...]

Asbestos claims 'could hit £20bn'

UK claims for asbestos related diseases could hit £20bn - but insurance will only cover half the cost, a study says. [more...]

Natural protein can starve cancer

A protein present in normal body tissue could hold the key to preventing tumour growth, researchers say. [more...]

Inquiry call on baby heart deaths

Calls for an inquiry into children's deaths during heart surgery at a hospital will be made on Monday. [more...]

Hospitals 'face doctor shortage'

Casualty departments face a staffing crisis as doctors leave for better paid jobs as GPs, doctors' leaders warn. [more...]

Cystic fibrosis care under attack

Almost a third of cystic fibrosis patients face problems obtaining life-saving treatment, research suggests. [more...]

Complex cause for brittle bones

A mix of bad genes and poor nutrition may be responsible for cases of brittle bone disease, research suggests [more...]

Nursing shortage denied

Claims there may be a nursing shortage after a report pointed to rising numbers leaving for the US are denied. [more...]

'Stethoscope' hears kidney stones

Scientists develop a "smart stethoscope" that can hear when a kidney stone has been successfully shattered. [more...]

EU plans 'risk patients' safety'

Patients could be put at risk by new proposals from the European Union, doctors' leaders warn. [more...]

Pylons 'double child cancer risk'

Children living under high-voltage power lines could run double the risk of getting cancer, research reportedly suggests. [more...]

Bowel cancer trials 'offer hope'

A breakthrough in treatment could cure as many as 40% of patients with bowel cancer, say experts. [more...]

Cosmetic surgery warning

New guidelines are warning people of the dangers of not choosing their plastic surgeons carefully enough. [more...]

Heart disease and stroke

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Cancer: The facts

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A guide to pregnancy

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