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Below are the latest news stories for "Health Care".

Childhood obesity to be tackled

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:17:04 GMT
A team of health workers will go into schools in County Durham identifying obese children and getting them to exercise.
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The uneasy link between war and medicine

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:59:20 GMT
The uneasy link between war and medicine, past and present, is explored in a new exhibition at London's Wellcome Collection.
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How MSPs voted in the parliament

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:28:39 GMT
A guide to how MSPs voted during business in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament.
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County rejects fluoride in water

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:49:32 GMT
Plans to add fluoride to tap water in Southampton are rejected by Hampshire councillors, despite city councillors approving the move.
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Valley Girls: Linda Avey and Anne Wojcicki

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:56:43 GMT
Genetics just got personal is the view of the two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs behind 23andMe who are trying to change the world of healthcare
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Politician steps down from health

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:36:35 GMT
A Guernsey deputy says resigning from the health department will allow him to express his views more freely.
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Vote backs fluoride in water bid

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:36:44 GMT
Councillors in Southampton vote to add fluoride to tap water in the city and west Hampshire.
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Children witnessing home violence

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:18:14 GMT
About 330 children are referred to social services in Londonderry because of domestic violence, according to the NSPCC.
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NHS 'struggling' with work laws

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:15:56 GMT
Surgery teams in many NHS hospitals are not ready for a possible limit on their working week, a survey finds.
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C. Diff discovered at Altnagelvin

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:05:44 GMT
Clostridium Difficile is discovered within the intensive care unit of a Northern Ireland hospital.
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Focus on 'well-being' of children

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:07:01 GMT
A report paints a new picture of children's health, wealth and education in Wales.
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New target for test waiting times

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:31:36 GMT
The health secretary pledges no patient will wait longer than six weeks for key diagnostic tests.
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Key NHS reform 'delivered little'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:23 GMT
A flagship NHS reform aimed at developing more innovative community services has delivered little, a report says.
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Rapid care 'cuts baby's HIV risk'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:59:49 GMT
Rapid drug treatment of babies with HIV dramatically cuts their risk of death and debilitating disease, research shows.
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Man disputes hospital's diagnosis

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:37:09 GMT
A Berkshire man who went blind in one eye due to an"incurable condition" claims French doctors found his vision could have been saved.
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Review into murdered woman's care

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:46:27 GMT
A review is being carried out following the murder of a Devon woman by her violent partner.
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Scrubbing Up: Your comments

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:55:22 GMT
The BBC News website is launching a weekly column where leading clinicians and experts outline their views on health topics. Read a selection of your comments here.
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County to have one major A&E unit

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:48:19 GMT
Shropshire should have just one accident and emergency unit, senior NHS staff recommend.
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Deal reached on NHS drug prices

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:21 GMT
The government has struck a deal on the cost of drugs which should save the NHS in the UKĀ£400m a year.
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Health funds announced amid cuts

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:31:21 GMT
New health and social care centres are to be built across the northern trust area, announces the health minister Michael McGimpsey.
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