| 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 |
Measles alert issued for NSW mid-north coast It is feared an outbreak of measles in the Kempsey jail could spread to the wider community. abc.net.au |
Doctors take emergency department action Industrial action by Lyell McEwin Health Service doctors has come as a surprise, says the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service. abc.net.au |
Care cuts 'may hit hospital beds' Hospital beds in England could fill up with the elderly and vulnerable, preventing urgent medical care for those who need it, a senior NHS figure has said. bbc.co.uk |
Aspirin: is it really a wonder drug? Last week, researchers claimed everyone over 45 should take an aspirin a day to prevent against cancer and heart disease. Victoria Lambert investigates medicine's apparent new cure-all. telegraph.co.uk |