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23 February 2012 Last updated at 05:38 ET Patients could be on two GPs’ lists if they have moved house GPs have been paid for thousands of patients on their lists who have moved practice, died or been forced to … Continue reading →

23 February 2012 Last updated at 05:11 ET Health officials have been asked to carry out an investigation “as a matter of urgency” The Department of Health has launched an inquiry into claims that doctors agreed to carry out abortions … Continue reading →

23 February 2012 Last updated at 05:35 ET The head of the body regulating health and social care has announced her resignation – as a critical government report into its work is published. Cynthia Bower said it was “time to … Continue reading →

23 February 2012 Last updated at 02:14 ET Health officials have been asked to carry out an investigation “as a matter of urgency” The Department of Health has launched an inquiry into claims that doctors agreed to carry out abortions … Continue reading →

22 February 2012 Last updated at 21:19 ET By Helen Briggs Health editor, BBC News website Melanoma is aggressive and dangerous A new treatment for advanced skin cancer almost doubles survival times, according to an international study. Doctors say 132 … Continue reading →

22 February 2012 Last updated at 13:39 ET By Neil Bowdler Science and health reporter, BBC News Human cells carry 23 pairs of chromosomes, including one pair which determine gender Men may not become extinct after all, according to a … Continue reading →

22 February 2012 Last updated at 10:14 ET Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play. David Cameron produces Labour briefing on NHS bill during PMQs

22 February 2012 Last updated at 13:07 ET By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News The body goes through a 24-hour rhythm How the time of day can increase the risk of dying from an irregular heartbeat has … Continue reading →