All doctors should ask dying patients and their relatives about organ donation in an attempt to combat the NHS's shortage, according to new recommendations from the General Medical Council.
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September 1st, 2009
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September 1st, 2009
Our drinking culture is so entrenched that it's no wonder teenagers turn to alcohol, says Rowan Pelling.
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September 1st, 2009
A Christian radio presenter who claims he was sacked for offending Muslims is to have his case considered by the European Court of Justice.
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September 1st, 2009
A halal search-engine has been launched so Muslims can browse the internet without fear of stumbling across content considered forbidden, or "haram", under Islamic law.
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September 1st, 2009
Thousands of women and older people who suffer heart attacks are dying unnecessarily because they are not being prescribed the gold standard treatment which could prevent another attack.
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September 1st, 2009
Many young British Muslims feel demonised by the police and the media and say they have come under pressure to prove their loyalty since the September 11 attacks and the 2005 London bombings, a study has found.
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September 1st, 2009
Under-age teenagers in Britain drink more than youths in any other developed country, according to a detailed investigation into the well-being of children around the world.
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September 1st, 2009
A hospital which plans to be the largest IVF centre in Europe is to electronically tag embryos to reduce the chance of mix-ups.
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August 31st, 2009
The United Nations is advising governments all over the world to give explicit sexual information to children as young as five.
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August 31st, 2009
A Catholic pro-life leader calls H.R. 3200 the "Planned Parenthood economic stimulus package."