| Shining a light on acne Laser treatment may be the new panacea for the condition, says Jane Alexander. telegraph.co.uk |
Merck shares tumble on drug news Shares in German drugs group Merck fall 8% after European authorities refuse approval for a new multiple sclerosis treatment. bbc.co.uk |
Revealed: list of hospitals facing A&E and maternity closures and cutbacks Despite pledges that the NHS would be ring-fenced from government cuts, dozens of A&E and maternity units have been earmarked for closure or mergers telegraph.co.uk |
WHO: 1 billion suffer from hidden tropical disease By COLLEEN BARRY 2010-10-14T12:27:48ZGENEVA (AP) -- The World Health Organization estimated Thursday that 1 billion of the world's poorest people suffer from neglected tropical diseases such as dengue, rabies and leprosy that remain concentrated in remote rural areas and urban slums despite being mostly eradicated from large areas of the world.... hosted.ap.org |
Children's alcohol misuse on rise An average of 36 children and young people are admitted to hospital every day in the UK because of drink-related issues, research suggests. bbc.co.uk |