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JANET STREET-PORTER: Why is the NHS selling its soul to the fat cats?

If nothing is done, nine out of ten adults will be obese by 2050, and that could cost the NHS £8.4 billion a year (posed by model) The NHS has trouble balancing its books - last week, it was under attack for refusing to add to...

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The secret to surviving the recession? Red lippy and lots of it, says JOAN COLLINS

Making up is not so hard to do. High-end cosmetics are bucking the recession with a surge in sales, according to figures. In fact, the 'natural' look - no make-up - which so many modern women seem to aspire to is a complete...

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LIZ JONES: Can you wear false eyelashes and still be a feminist?

Cathy Newman is the political correspondent for Channel 4 News. A clever, serious-minded young woman, she's not averse to standing outside Westminster in the pouring rain while in pursuit of her brilliant career. She joined the...

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Liverpool Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation founder receives MBE

Nov 23 2009 by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Echo THE man who founded the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has received his MBE from the Queen. Professor Ray Donnelly started off the now internationally renowned charity from his...

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Wales News: How penicillin was discovered

How penicillin was discovered Nov 23 2009 by Madeleine Brindley, Western Mail On the morning of September 3, 1928, Professor Alexander Fleming was clearing up his cluttered laboratory. While sorting through a number of glass...

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As floods recede Cockermouth tries to keep commercial heart beating

Ten minutes before Sunday service began at Christ Church, the Rev Wendy Sanders was in a fluorescent jacket. About half her congregation was working outside, bringing coffee and bacon sandwiches to the emergency services. The...

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Health News: Bacteria are fighting back and our only solution we have at this time is to control...

In the 90 years since Fleming discovered penicillin, antibiotics have revolutionised modern medicine. But with the emergence of potentially lethal antibiotic-resistant bugs and a lack of new antibiotic discoveries, Health...

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Cancer Research Nurse (x2)

University of Southampton - School of Medicine - Cancer Research UK Centre This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an exceptional team of motivated and enthusiastic nurses, based at the Southampton General Hospital,...

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Poor health habits of NHS staff damaging patient care, audit finds

David Rose, Health Correspondent Health trusts must do more to help doctors and nurses exercise and give up smoking and heavy drinking, says the Government. NHS organisations will be expected to improve access to intervention...

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How many others must suffer like Ben?

Every 30 seconds someone is attacked by a stranger, new figures reveal. John and Janet Halliwell took these photos of son Ben in a coma after a drunken assault. With binge-drinking on the increase they ask, where will it end?

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