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NHS boss quits over cash for grit

An NHS governor quits her role after a primary care trust pledges £1m to help a council pay for extra road gritting.

Out-of-hours GP contract is ended

An out-of-hours doctors service in Cambridgeshire has its contract terminated after concerns over the service were raised.

Bubbles used to find cancer cells

A new technique using tiny bubbles to detect cancer is developed by radiographers and surgeons at a hospital in Kent.

19th Century cardinal 'answered cure prayers'

A US clergyman talks about how he was cured of a crippling spinal condition after praying to a 19th Century Birmingham theologian.

GPs 'must cut use of antibiotics'

GPs are once again being warned to cut back on the number of antibiotics they prescribe, amid warnings the drugs could lose their effectiveness.

Test improves Alzheimer diagnosis

A multi-tasking test can help avoid confusion between symptoms of depression and early Alzheimer's, a study finds.

Cancer recurs in 'dense' breasts

Women treated for breast cancer are at a higher risk of cancer recurrence if they have 'dense' breasts, a study finds.

Singing helps

'Fronting a band is good for my cystic fibrosis'

Teenage obesity link to future MS

Women who are obese as teenagers may have a higher risk of developing multiple sclerosis as adults, say researchers.

Stroke campaign boosts awareness

The number of 999 calls about stroke symptoms has risen 55% in England since the launch of an awareness campaign.

Monday sickness may say more about your job than your health

More than a third of sick leave is taken on Mondays, and January is the most common month for absenteeism, research suggests.

Early life stress 'changes' genes

A study in mice has shown how stress in early life can have a long-term impact on genes and on behaviour.

Obama says health vote 'historic'

President Barack Obama praises the House's approval of landmark health reforms and expects the Senate to follow suit.

In the balance

'Other people's motion would make me sick'

Ski accident

How teenager Chas recovered from devastating injuries

Fergus On Flu

Has anywhere on the planet escaped swine flu?

Can you teach bedside manner?

Doctors' training is changing to make sure they all have a good bedside manner, says the General Medical Council's Ros Levenson.

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