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Complications account for one in 50 hospital treatments - The Telegraph 9th October 2009
"One in 50 hospital treatments is the result of complications with earlier care, official figures have revealed for the first time. "
Dr Edward Erin 'tried to poison' pregnant mistress Bella Prowse - The Times 6th October 2009
"A doctor put poison in his mistress’s tea in an attempt to make her miscarry, a court was told yesterday.
Edward Erin, who is married with two young children, begged Bella Prowse, his secretary, to have an abortion after she became pregnant during their brief affair."
Swine flu vaccinations to begin this month - Daily Telegraph 2nd September 2009
"The Government's swine flu vaccination programme is expected to begin later this month, the Department of Health said yesterday. "
Andy Burnham dodges promise on cuts to health spending - Daily Telegraph 28th September 2009
Andy Burnham, the health secretary, has refused to promise that health spending would be protected from cuts.
Cherie Blair in bid to win more money for elderly care - The Telegraph 21st September 2009
Cherie Blair is likely to front a legal action by care homes to get councils around the country to pay more for elderly care.
Eye drop breakthrough for glaucoma sufferers - The Telegraph 21st September 2009
A new eye drop treatment could help preserve the sight of thousands of people at risk of going blind due to glaucoma.
'It's never too late to start exercising' claim scientists - DailyTelegraph 15th September 2009
It is never too late to start exercising, scientists claimed, as research showed adults who begin to work out in their later years still appear to live longer and have a lower risk of disability.
Cancer patient who had vocal cords removed has 'voice' restored - Daily Telegraph 5th September 2009
Bernadette Chapman, a cancer patient who had her vocal cords removed, has had her voice reconstructed by an electronic voice replication system.
Painkiller warnings 'may not prevent addiction' - Daily Telegraph 5th September 2009
New hard-hitting warnings on common painkillers may not be strong enough to prevent people inadvertently becoming addicted, experts have warned.
Do you know someone addicted to codeine? - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Officials estimates that more than 30,000 Britons are addicted to codeine, although experts warn this is the "tip of the iiceberg"
Mel Smith's 'dark secret' of his Nurofen Plus addiction - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Mel Smith, the comedian, became addicted to Nurofen Plus while he was battling gout.
Q&A: what is codeine addiction? - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Are all painkillers the same?
The new warnings only affect painkillers which contain codeine, a type of opiate which is related to heroin. It can be a powerful drug to numb pain, but regulators warn that it should be used only for acute pain.
Over-the-counter painkillers 'can cause addiction within three days' - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Over-the-counter painkillers taken by millions can cause addiction in just three days, the Government’s drug watchdog has said.
Widespread belief in contraceptive myths, survey suggests - Daily Telegraph 5th September 2009
Britain’s high rate of unintended pregnancies could be down to widespread belief in myths surrounding contraception, experts have warned.
Eating broccoli 'protects the lining of arteries' - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Eating your greens, such as broccoli, doesn't just help towards your five a day - it could help protect the lining of your arteries, researchers have found.
Adolf Hitler sex video condemned by Aids charities- Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
An Aids-awareness advert depicting Adolf Hitler having unprotected sex has been condemned by mainstream health charities for stigmatising people infected with the virus.
Father left quadraplegic after botched routine operation- Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
A father-of-four was left a wheel-chair bound quadraplegic after a hospital botched a routine neck operation.
Recession leads to more sleepless nights, study claims- Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Twice as many people approaching retirement suffer sleepless nights during a recession, according to new research.
One in four senior police officers 'suffer depression' - Daily Telegraph 4th September 2009
Nearly a quarter of senior police officers suffer from depression brought on by the pressures of the job, a new survey has shown.
Over-the-counter painkillers can cause addiction in three days - Daily Telegraph 3rd September 2009
Popular painkillers taken by millions of people can cause addiction in just three days, the Government’s drug watchdog has warned.
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