UK health officials launch "five in one" vaccine for babies

A "five in one" vaccine for babies is being introduced throughout the United Kingdom from the end of September.

Berlin police investigate murder attempt in laboratory

A murder attempt in the University Hospital Charité, Berlin, is proving a difficult case for the police.

Chief medical officer warns that many blood transfusions are unnecessary

Too many unnecessary blood transfusions are being done in England, said the Department of Health's chief medical officer, Professor Liam Donaldson, when he announced his annual report for 2003 on the state of public health.