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Surge in measles blamed on MMR vaccine scare

The resurgence of measles is expected to be confirmed by Health Protection Agency figures showing up to 1,200 cases in 2008

NHS patients still in mixed wards

The Tories say patients are being treated on mixed-sex wards with little segregation, despite promises to improve privacy

Strongest dementia drugs 'double death risk'

It is estimated that more than 100,000 elderly people are given antipsychotic drugs each year, despite warnings over use

Neonatal ward sealed off after baby dies

A bug outbreak at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital has caused the death of a baby and left seven others in isolation

'I'm on the plane'

Mobile phones are now so prevalent, some have begun to question the long-accepted dangers of their use

Mobile phones finally passed fit for hospitals

After years of dogged obedience by patients and visitors ministers say the ban is based on mythical safety concerns

Hospital ban on mobile phones lifted

Hospitals in England should allow a more liberal approach to the use of mobile phones, the Department of Health said

Diabetics ‘at risk of mental slowdown’

Adults with diabetes may find their mental abilities slowing down soon after the disease appears, a study suggests

Survival tactic for cancer cells

Researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that cells can recover from chemicals that provoke 'cell suicide'

Foreigner may deny my baby a life-saver

The parents of Ethan Collins, one of 8,000 patients waiting for organs, are left pleading for a donor as organs go overseas

Ministers struggle to combat shortages

Gordon Brown has not ruled out introducing a system of presumed consent for organ donation if donor numbers do not increase

Chickenpox jab may be added to MMR

All children and pregnant women could be routinely vaccinated against chickenpox under a shake-up of immunisation policy

Outrage over organs ‘sold to foreigners’

In the past two years 50 British organs have been given to overseas patients in private operations at NHS hospitals

Cosmetic surgery clinic hit by credit crunch

Future uncertain for Cambridge Private Hospital amid falling demand for breast surgery, tummy tucks and facelifts

Smokers pay twice as much for leaving butts

People in Liverpool dropping cigarette butts on the city’s streets have paid £98,625 in fines to the council over eight months

Pictures emerge of home where man was 'left to die'

Images show chaotic flat of man who was allegedly left to die by amublancemen, caught discussing him on 999 call

'Let students take drugs to boost brainpower'

Leading academic Professor John Harris suggests that students take 'smart drugs' like Ritalin to improve concentration

Oldest twins reveal secret to long life

Betty Richards and Jenny Pelmore have beaten odds of 700 million to one to celebrate their 101st birthdays today

Ban will keep junk food away from pupils

Local authorities are resorting to aggressive policies in schools, as efforts to combat childhood obesity fail

Ambulancemen 'decided man not worth saving'

Two ambulancemen arrested after they were heard allegedly discussing whether they should bother to resuscitate a disabled man