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Bar on foreign staff bodes ill for NHS
Fears are growing that the NHS cannot cope with the immigration cap after recruiters warned the temporary limit on foreign doctors was already “compromising patient care”.
Breath test to tell when the fat starts to burn off in the gym
A breathalyser that can reveal how much fat you are burning off at the gym is being developed by British scientists.
Surrogate mother given right to keep baby
A judge has granted a surrogate mother the right to keep her baby girl after she had a change of heart.
Daily pill for people with MS 'in months'
The first daily pill for multiple sclerosis (MS) could be available in Britain within a few months.
Toddler girl dies of meningitis after being sent home
A doctor played "Russian roulette" with a toddler's life by failing to spot her meningitis, her grieving mother has claimed.
Almost half a million in organ donation blunder
The wrong organ donation preferences of almost half a million people were recorded on the national database, the information watchdog warned yesterday.
Lifecoach: How can I help the healing process?
Our experts answer your questions. This week: how to help heal a fracture
Doctor's Diary: James Le Fanu
GPs have many skills, but budgeting is not one of them, says James Le Fanu.
How do you tell someone they are dying?
Doctors can be far too brutal in their approach to dying patients, as Olga Maitland discovered when her younger sister became terminally ill.
Down's syndrome: the painful wait is over
Erin Baker recalls the pain and agonising wait she endured to find out if her unborn child had Down's syndrome. But a quick blood test could soon put women out of their misery earlier.
Women more likely to take sickies
Women are more likely than men to take sick days and are happier to give an embarrassing excuse for taking unplanned leave, according to a new survey.
Down's syndrome: the painful wait is over
Erin Baker recalls the pain and agonising wait she endured to find out if her unborn child had Down's syndrome. But a quick blood test could soon put women out of their misery earlier.
Meltdown on our maternity wards
In a shocking Telegraph investigation, midwives and parents tell Laura Donnelly that hospital staff shortages have made giving birth a dangerous lottery
Breastfeeding alone may harm babies' health
Women who follow NHS guidance and breastfeed their babies exclusively for six months may be putting them at risk of iron deficiency and food allergies, experts have warned.
Blood test for Down's could end risky tests: researchers
Women who are at high risk of having a baby with Down's syndrome could soon have a simple blood test and avoid risky procedures that can trigger miscarriages, researchers have said.
Spa Spy: Lefay Resort, Lake Garda
Our health sleuth investigates the curative claims of wellbeing retreats worldwide.
Counting down to calm
More people are using hypnotherapy to help with stress. Sceptical Iain Hollingshead books an appointment .
Play your part and learn to rest easy
Sharon Parsons lies back, focuses on the tension across her back and gently instructs her shoulders to relax.
Rowing the Atlantic: Alive on the ocean’s waves
Rowing the Atlantic is perilously tough but full of excitement, says Mike Peake
Freezing water offers cold comfort
The world’s chilliest swimmers are on the way to Tooting. So is David Leafe
Rowing: Paddle your way to New Year fitness
What better way to fight off the festive flab than a bracing row on the river? Gary King gets his oar stuck in
Lifecoach: How can I help the healing process?
Our experts answer your questions. This week: how to help heal a fracture
The brave new world of making babies
The social and moral boundaries of reproduction are increasingly blurred. Laura Donnelly reports.
Focus on your eyes
Having an eye test is not just about solving problems with your vision – it could even save your life.
Inching towards success
Slow sustained weight loss is the best way to achieve lasting results – how can you get there?
Keep a good thing going
If you stopped smoking on January 1, well done – you’re already three weeks healthier. But if you are struggling or simply need some new ideas, read on...
Breaking the pain barrier
Chronic pain is suffered by up to 10 million Britons – for many, it’s worse in winter. So what’s the best way to tackle it? By Victoria Lambert.
Breath test to tell when the fat starts to burn off in the gym
A breathalyser that can reveal how much fat you are burning off at the gym is being developed by British scientists.
Freezing water offers cold comfort
The world’s chilliest swimmers are on the way to Tooting. So is David Leafe
Rowing: Paddle your way to New Year fitness
What better way to fight off the festive flab than a bracing row on the river? Gary King gets his oar stuck in
Lifecoach: How can I help the healing process?
Our experts answer your questions. This week: how to help heal a fracture
The Fitness Workshop: Boxilates
Telegraph writers have been testing ways of keeping fit. This week, Sarah Oliver tries out Pilates and boxing at the same time .
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The brave new world of making babies
The social and moral boundaries of reproduction are increasingly blurred. Laura Donnelly reports.
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