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Biting back: mosquito that can't get malaria

Political call to 'defrock the rock'

No accounting for mistakes

Tetanus boosters stored in faulty fridge

Uninsured tourist dies from infection

South African tourist Tayla Storm has lost her battle against a deadly bug that struck her down on her first overseas trip.

Tourist still battling bug

Brain cell findings pave way for new therapies

Pills often ignored because of cost

Bomber could live 10 years

Rabies toll up as dogs roam holiday haven

Simple test offers hope for marrow transplants

While a white person has a one in three chance of finding a donor, Asian and black patients have just a one in 125,000 chance.

MPs' panel gets to heart of smoking

Volunteers sought to test 'polypill' for heart disease

Mystery increase in men's cancer

<i>David Yates:</i> Maintaining sense of humour while battling disease

My name is David Yates; I am a retired medical GP. I cannot speak and I am totally dependent on others to stay alive.

MP Tau Henare recovers after suffering heart attack