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07 Oct 2008 12:00PM - Alex Thomson

The writer Terry Pratchett, who has been diagnosed with dementia, is leading a campaign launched to tackle negative perceptions of the disease.

Debbie Purdy

MS sufferer in euthanasia case »

Debbie Purdy, who has multiple sclerosis, brings a landmark case to the high court in an effort to clarify the law on assisted suicide, reports Victoria Macdonald.


Concern over emergency care »

Patients face unnecessary delays and confusion over access to emergency care, according to a new Healthcare Commission report.

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Chinese baby (credit: Reuters)

China says contaminated milk leaving more babies sick than first thought »

China's health minister admits that thousands of children are ill after consuming milk containing melamine, reports Lindsey Hilsum.