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Immigration centres ‘ignore children’s pain’

There is a lack of basic care at centres where families with children can be held for weeks, medical royal colleges say

Research throws up doubts over Tamiflu

There is no clear evidence that Tamiflu prevents complications in people with flu, new research suggests

Testosterone's reputation largely undeserved

Far from increasing violence and greed, the male hormone can encourage decency and fair play, scientists have found

Swine flu jabs plan for children in chaos

Ministers and GPs fail to agree national deal on vaccination plan for children under 5, leaving NHS trusts to step in

Haringey still rated ‘poor’ year after Baby P

An Ofsted report finds social services in Haringey leaving children at risk despite the arrival of new management

Baby P doctors had 'excessive workload'

Concerns raised by paediatrician were taken seriously but staff shortages meant children were not seen promptly, report finds

Loneliness ‘raises chances of breast cancer’

Scientists studying cancer-prone rats found that isolation and stress increased the risk of developing breast tumours

Mental health workers to be placed in Jobcentres

Ministers' vision for mental health services aims to tackle depression and reduce the £12 bn cost of sickness absence

Child obesity can be caused by genes, not neglect

Two children taken off protection register after study convinces social workers obesity not caused by neglect or overfeeding

Government 'vision' to improve therapy access

There are a million people off sick or claiming benefits due to mental health problems, costing the UK £12 billion each year

Billion pound NHS computer project could be scrapped

Doubt cast over future of multibillion-pound programme after Chancellor suggests it may be cut in Pre-Budget Report

Eye implants offer ‘super vision'

Light-adjustable lenses could offer 20/20 vision to thousands of people who become short-sighted or develop cataracts

Hospitals ‘must share the pain of cuts’

The outgoing chief of the Audit Commission believes that savings could be made in the NHS and schools

Blood clot risk lasts up to a year after surgery

Patients may need to be medicated longer after study finds risk of fatal blood clot is far higher than previously thought

David Beckham hopes to inspire asthmatics

The England midfielder has spoken for the first time about his battle with asthma, saying he hopes the revelation will help others

Somerset home to elixir of life

Men living in the village of Montecute can expect 25 more years of life. Why? The locals say it's the vegetables

The case for uncapped pay in the NHS

The skills and experience that are needed to lead large organisations in the health service are considerable and scarce

Hair straightener dangers in Glasgow campaign

The health authority has found a sharp increase in injuries to young children, caused when they touch a used device on its own

The case against uncapped pay in the NHS

In the private sector wages depend on market demand, which is why big salaries In the public sphere are hard to stomach