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Sophie Goodchild, Health Editor

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All infertile couples must get free IVF, says doctor

A London fertility doctor is calling for free IVF for all patients to end the postcode lottery on treatment

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Why are we getting so stressed?

It's reaching epidemic proportions in London and is the number one reason for absence from work. Sophie Goodchild looks at why we are getting so stressed

High-tech ways to relieve the pressure

There is now a whole range of gadgets that can help you relax while you work. We put the best stress-busters to the test

‘Let us keep life-saving stem cells from birth’

Two London hospitals have been accused of blocking access to life-saving treatment, by barring new mothers from storing their babies’ stem cells

More scientists could resign over drugs row

Alan Johnson was today facing more resignations in the growing row between the Government and their drugs advisers.

Warning after surge in winter vomiting bug

Londoners are being warned of a surge in cases of the winter vomiting bug, as health officials say the norovirus season is 'under way'

'Women with toy boys are fuelling demand for IVF'

Spanish fertility centre says the British women it treats are more likely to be significantly older than their partners compared with other nationalities

Hospitals teach foreign doctors how to rebuild children's faces

Britain's top plastic surgeons are heading a project to help severely disfigured children from around the world

Film-maker urges review of treatment for deadly anaemia

Film-maker is calling for an urgent shake-up in treatment for a life-threatening form of a blood condition

IVF expert feared BBC suit would bankrupt him

London's top fertility doctor today revealed how he feared bankruptcy over his legal action against the BBC

IVF specialist: Why I'm devoted to my work

Demand for IVF in London is at an all-time high and leading specialist Mohamed Taranissi has one of the best success rates in the country

Revived: perfume range worn by Queen Victoria

Mayfair businessman has revived the fortunes of London's oldest perfume house after discovering it was founded by his great-great grandfather

Help save lives, says singer who donated kidney to boyfriend

Singer who donated a kidney to her seriously ill boyfriend is releasing a single to raise awareness of the need for organ donors

Britons visit Swiss clinic to beat new curbs on 'suicide tourists'

Dozens of London families are set to travel to a Swiss suicide clinic after the country warned it was tightening the rules on assisted dying

Foster mother 'saint' urges more families to volunteer

Foster mother dubbed 'a saint' after helping to raise 140 children today urged other parents to come forward and volunteer

Swine flu jab confusion will mean delays, warn doctors

Swine flu vaccination programme was in chaos today with doctors unable to tell thousands of patients when they will be immunised

Hospital obesity treatments quadruple over five years

Record numbers of patients are being treated in hospital for obesity, figures reveal today.

New blood test gives hope over 'silent killer' cancer

A London clinic has pioneered a blood test that checks for pancreatic cancer.

Women who use surrogates in fight to claim maternity leave

Ministers face a legal challenge over rules barring women who use a surrogate from receiving maternity pay

Surgeon gives TV presenter Katie Piper a new face

Plastic surgeon has revealed for the first time how he saved the face of a model and TV presenter who was attacked with acid

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