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Fergus On Flu
As a cat catches swine flu, what are risks to animals?
NHS communication failure 'rife'
Poor communication between hospital staff and with their patients is far too common and deeply damaging, experts warn.
Parties clash over state of NHS
The Conservatives have clashed with the government over a report into the state of the NHS.
Tackle work stress, bosses told
Employers need to pay more attention to the levels of stress and anxiety in the workplace, key NHS advisers say.
Doctor admits baby 'may interact'
A doctor admits a baby in a "right-to-life" row may be able to interact - but says his future remains tragic.
'Public backing'
Professor David Nutt is sticking to his guns
Tributes paid to TB cure doctor
The man who pioneered life-saving treatment for tuberculosis sufferers dies in Edinburgh at the age of 97.
Nutt vows to set up new drug body
The drugs adviser controversially sacked by the government has vowed to establish a new scientific committee if the current advisory body disbands.
Sex jokes
Vietnamese use humour to discuss a taboo subject
Botulism baby serious in hospital
A baby from Fife is being treated in an Edinburgh hospital after contracting the rare paralytic illness, botulism.
Medics face 'awe-inspiring' task
A Kent GP tells of the tough demands facing medics working to save the lives of soldiers injured serving in Afghanistan.
Mother says 'leave my son to die'
A mother has urged doctors to allow her severely disabled son to die naturally if he suffers further complications.
The greatest scientific invention? The X-ray machine
The public votes the X-ray machine as the best invention over the Apollo 10 space capsule and Stephenson's rocket.
Bedside manner
Personal skills at heart of changing doctors' training
NHS told to avoid mass job cuts
NHS bosses warn the health service cannot absorb mass redundancies - even if cuts are inevitable.
Breast cancer changes with spread
A study says nearly 40% of breast cancer tumours change form when they spread - raising concerns over treatment.
Call to improve sick-baby units
New standards for the care of sick babies have been published in an attempt to improve services in England.
Faulty prostate cancer test alert
A faulty self-testing kit on sale in the UK for prostate cancer could mean some given the all clear actually have cancer, experts warn.
Older teenagers 'stop exercising'
The majority of 19-year-olds in England do not take regular exercise, statistics show.
NHS urged to invest in cleaning
The NHS is being urged to invest more in cleaners after research showed just one extra worker can make a difference.