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Hospital 'failed cancer patients' - 01 Apr 2006 17:02:35 GMT Bradford NHS Trust failed to give breast cancer sufferers vital treatment in 1980s and 1990s, the BBC learns.
Drug trial man's fury at ordeal - 01 Apr 2006 01:02:33 GMT One of six men who fell seriously ill after a drug trial tells newspapers he is 'furious' after his ordeal.
NHS dentistry 'facing problems' - 31 Mar 2006 23:03:08 GMT The overhaul of NHS dentistry is still facing major problems on the day it comes into force, health managers say.
Cancer chemical 'in soft drinks' - 31 Mar 2006 14:58:14 GMT Soft drinks containing a cancer-causing chemical should be removed from shops, a food watchdog says.
Cancer drug may end side effects - 31 Mar 2006 11:35:21 GMT A new cancer treatment developed at Bath University could end the unpleasant side-effects of chemotherapy.
NHS 'to be charged for borrowing' - 31 Mar 2006 08:54:06 GMT NHS bodies are to be charged interest on money they borrow when in debt, the BBC learns.
Infections 'can double DVT risk' - 31 Mar 2006 04:54:49 GMT The risk of deep vein thrombosis or blood clots in the lung doubles after infections, a study says.
Baby breathing aid study cleared - 31 Mar 2006 04:48:46 GMT A way to help premature babies breathe does not cause long-term harm as was feared, a study shows.
Expert nursing jobs under threat - 31 Mar 2006 04:06:00 GMT Specialist nursing jobs are being targeted for cuts as the NHS strives to balance its books, it is claimed.
'Mind control' over muscle power - 31 Mar 2006 03:59:19 GMT Research suggests thinking about the way your muscles work could physically boost your strength.
Row over NHS consultant targets - 30 Mar 2006 17:04:31 GMT A target to recruit an extra 600 NHS consultants in Scotland by September may be dropped, it emerges.
Boost for 'superbug' drugs race - 30 Mar 2006 16:27:46 GMT Research into soil bacteria sparks hopes of urgently-needed new drugs to treat infections like MRSA.
India 'cuts HIV infection rate' - 30 Mar 2006 16:25:57 GMT HIV infection rates have fallen by a third in the worst-hit regions of southern India, research suggests.
Funding of £4m to tackle suicide - 30 Mar 2006 12:30:26 GMT More than £4m will be spent on tackling suicide in Northern Ireland over the next two years, the government says.
Medics slam 'vindictive' pay rise - 30 Mar 2006 09:32:29 GMT Senior doctors say they have been "singled out" by the government for a "vindictive" staged pay rise.
Vitamins 'may up pregnancy risk' - 30 Mar 2006 09:04:36 GMT High vitamin doses may raise the risk of pre-eclampsia rather than protecting against it, research suggests.
Basic elderly care 'must be free' - 30 Mar 2006 08:07:12 GMT Ministers are urged to scrap means-testing and give all elderly people a minimum level of state-funded social care.
Hospitals train staff with iPods - 29 Mar 2006 22:29:33 GMT Two hospitals in Glasgow are using iPod music players to train their new recruits.
Pregnancy timeline - 23 Dec 2004 13:42:57 GMT A week by week guide to pregnancy taking in how the baby develops, changes to the mother and key scan dates.
Cancer: The facts - 30 Jan 2004 11:57:24 GMT The disease tends to affect older people - but can strike at any time.