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Multiple sclerosis sufferers in a ‘care lottery’
Multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers are facing a ‘care lottery’, a charity has warned.
Doctors say cancer drugs 'profiteering' threatens lives
An influential group of cancer experts has warned that the high prices charged by pharmaceutical companies for cancer drugs are effectively condemning patients to death.
U-turner Edwin Poots... spot politician who protested about home closure he's now backing
As an MLA, Edwin Poots joined protesters at Stormont to demand a residential home – Skeagh House, near Dromore – must not close.
Role of Health Service in our care homes in doubt as half facing the axe
The future of the Health Service's role in running residential care homes across Northern Ireland looks in doubt as a major cull gets under way.
Killer bug hospital alert as traces of pseudomonas bacteria found in water dispensers
A potentially deadly bacteria which caused the deaths of four babies has been found at one of Northern Ireland’s main hospitals, it has emerged.
One cola a day raises diabetes risk by fifth
Drinking a can of cola a day increases the risk of developing diabetes by a fifth, according to research.
Medics in measles jabs plea to Ulster parents by anna maguire
Parents of children in Northern Ireland have been urged not to be complacent about the risks posed by measles after a major outbreak in Wales.
Warning over child 'addiction' to smartphones and gaming devices
More young children are showing signs of becoming "addicted" to gadgets such as smartphones and gaming devices, psychologists have warned.
Bacteria offers hope in fight against cancer
Radioactive bacteria have been developed as a potent new treatment for one of the most deadly cancers.
Female smokers' arthritis risk
Smoking just a few cigarettes a day can more than double a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis, research has shown.
Scientists say aspirin can help in cancer fight
Small doses of aspirin may block the growth and spread of the most virulent strains of breast cancer, research has revealed.
The other battle of cancer patients ... to pay their bills
A shocking 75% of Northern Ireland cancer patients are on average £290 a month worse off after a cancer diagnosis, new research has found.
Baby eye study may help coma patients
Early signs of visual awareness emerge in human babies five months after being born, a study has shown.
Measles could hit two million children
As many as two million schoolchildren are susceptible to measles due to their lack of the MMR vaccine scare, a leading health expert has warned.
Ballymoney second highest heart disease death rates in UK
Tameside in Greater Manchester is the UK's "heart disease capital", a charity said.
Three Northern Ireland areas in UK's 10 worst coronary hotspots
Three areas in Northern Ireland top the table for highest rates of heart disease in the UK, shock new research has revealed.
Synthetic kidney could soon be ready for first human transplant
A synthetic kidney made from a patient’s own skin cells might soon be ready for the first human transplant following the creation of a similar artificial organ in laboratory animals, scientists have said.
Hobble along to dump if you want crutches, Derry hospital informs patient
A woman recovering from an operation who was finding it hard to walk was told by a hospital to go and get herself a pair of crutches — from the local council dump.
Dilapidated, unsafe and difficult to access: sad state of local health centre in year 2013
This is the shocking state of a busy 21st century health centre waiting room where pregnant women and their children wait for appointments.
Edwin Poots caught up in health centre privatisation storm
The Health Minister Edwin Poots has no idea how much he will pay to private developers for two state-of-the-art health centres being built in Lisburn and Newry.
In pictures: UK Soap Awards
New suspects in Maddie probe
In Pictures: North West 200
In Pictures: Balmoral Show
Nice-but-dull Kate's annoying baby bump pose
FHM's sexiest women - Kunis knocks Tulisa off her perch
Latest News
Church of Scotland votes to allow gay men and women to become ministers new
The Church of Scotland's ruling General Assembly has voted in favour of allowing openly gay men and women to become ministers.
Woman - I had to stand up to Trump new
An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her over a property scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star given his power and influence.
Tribute to girl killed in crash new
The parents of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a car crash that also left her best friend dead and three young men fighting for their lives have paid tribute to their "beautiful" daughter.
Latest Sport
Jose Mourinho leaves Real Madrid - paving the way for a second coming at Chelsea new
Real Madrid has announced the departure of Jose Mourinho - igniting excitement among Chelsea fans hoping for a sensational return of the Special One to Stamford Bridge.
Saints duo join England party new
England are to add Luther Burrell and Stephen Myler to their squad for their South American tour after Alex Goode and Joel Tomkins were ruled out through injury.
We must not turn our backs on North West 200 new
The luckless North West 200 can no longer afford to put all its eggs in the Saturday basket. That was made patently obvious as Race Chief Mervyn Whyte and his team were left counting the cost on Saturday night of a second abandonment in three years and the impact on the future of the event as we know it.
Latest Showbiz
Winona: I'm proud of my wrinkles
Winona Ryder has insisted she is "proud" of her wrinkles, revealing she has experienced peer pressure to succumb to cosmetic surgery.
Saturdays star welcomes daughter
The Saturdays star Rochelle Humes has become a mum for the first time.
BGT's Maarty wants Alesha duet
Britain's Got Talent star Maarty Broekman wants to make music with judge Alesha Dixon, and is planning to get in touch with her after the finals.
