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A strain of Tamiflu-resistant swine flu has spread between patients in a hospital

Vaccine call over 'new' swine flu

People in Wales at risk of contracting swine flu have been urged to get vaccinated against the virus after it emerged five people have been diagnosed with a strain resistant to Tamiflu. More

Mencap hails decision that gives athletes with a learning disability chance to fulfil Paralympic ambitions

Mencap hails Paralympic decision

The charity Mencap welcomed the… More

A French doctor accused of having sex with a suicidal patient during a night call to her home has been struck off

Doctor struck off over sex claim

A French doctor accused of having… More


Sir Nigel Crisp believes politicians should focus on wider health issues

Ex-NHS chief backs greater freedom

A former head of the NHS under… More

The Government has reached an out-of-court settlement for 120,000 pounds with drug company accused of price fixing

NHS wins £120,000 from drug company

The Government has reached an… More


Widely believed myths about sex have been laid bare in a new poll

Poll lays bare myths of 'safe sex'

More than one in 10 people (11%)… More

Thousands of Vicks nasal sprays are being recalled amid a health alert

Vicks nasal spray in health alert

Thousands of Vicks nasal sprays… More


Sheets of 'substitute skin' have been grown from human embryonic stems cells

'Grown skin' may help burns victims

Sheets of "substitute skin"… More

Healthy children aged under five are to be given the swine flu jab

Under fives to get swine flu jab

Healthy children aged under five… More