More women face breast cancer risk
One in seven women will develop breast cancer if present health trends
continue, experts warned today.
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Care of the elderly: Britain counts the cost of rise in dementia
Britain’s health and social care systems are likely to be driven into meltdown by the spiralling cost of dementia, a major health report will warn this week. Experts fear that unless action is taken now to develop more effective treatments, some public services will face collapse.
Abortion: the battle lines are drawn
A study of the survival rates of premature babies has provided a vital boost to pro-choice campaigners, ahead of one of the most significant parliamentary debates on abortion for a generation.
Doctors warn of ‘cowboy clinics’ if laser therapy is deregulated
Doctors specialising in cosmetic treatments are warning of a growing problem of “cowboy clinics” using lasers without proper training or controls and endangering patients.
Struck off: One in five surgeries faces closure
One in five GP surgeries in England is set to close, threatening to end the era of a family doctor in every neighbourhood, an analysis of NHS plans reveals.
Hospitals face fines for poor food
Hospitals that serve their patients poor food face fines or even closure under government plans to revolutionise meals on NHS wards.