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'Devastating' quake health toll...

Many major cities lie on fault linesEarthquakes have a bigger impact on health than other natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes, US researchers say.There ...Continue reading >>

GP receptionists 'play key role'...

Are receptionists the unsung heroes in general practice?GP receptionists play a "hidden" role in ensuring patients get the correct treatments when they need them, says ...Continue reading >>

Disciplined doctor returns to NHS...

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital said Mr Lauffer is working in a non-surgical roleA surgeon disciplined for carrying out operations "beyond his competency" and not ...Continue reading >>

Ambulance target sickness fears...

By Arwyn Jones BBC Wales health correspondentThe ambulance service has hit its targets for the last eight monthsThe high number of staff off sick is ...Continue reading >>

English diet 'could save 4,000'...

By Helen Briggs Health editor, BBC News websiteShould there be a junk food tax?Eating like the English could save 4,000 lives a year in Scotland, ...Continue reading >>

Signs of ageing halted in the lab...

By James Gallagher Health reporter, BBC NewsWill it one day be possible to stop ageing?The onset of wrinkles, muscle wasting and cataracts has been delayed ...Continue reading >>

New GP registration system tested...

By Nick Triggle Health correspondent, BBC NewsContinue reading the main storyRelated StoriesCall to change GP performance payConcerns over 'GP bonus system'GPs anger over 'unfair pay ...Continue reading >>

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