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Elderly broken hip care concerns (BBC 02/09/2010) One in five elderly people with broken hips do not get surgery quickly enough, a survey shows. Patients are meant to be opera...(see more)
A smile may not mean your baby is happy (The Independent 02/09/2010) If you want to tell whether a baby is in pain, looking at its face may not be enough, research suggests. Giving sugar to babi...(see more)
Alcohol to be sold at 45p minimum (BBC 02/09/2010) The Scottish government says drinkers should spend a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol they buy. The SNP's minimum pri...(see more)
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Hepatitis C

We know some famous people who have it, but research suggests that over half a million people in the UK could be living with hep B or C without knowing it.

Watch the video to find out more

Injection Device
Design Award

In this video, TV's Dr Christian Jessen explains how you can help design the injection device of the future

Click here to find out more

Book of the Month

59 Seconds:

Think a little, change a lot

by Prof. Richard Wiseman

59 Seconds: Think a little, change a lot

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Travel-Safe Family First Aid Kit

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Travel-Safe Family First Aid Kit

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