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Alert: Important information about swine flu

There are more than 550 confirmed cases of swine flu in the UK, and many more are under investigation. Read the latest official advice and find out about the simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and others.

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Last updated 7:17 PM Sunday 07 June 2009

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Gender: it's not so simple

Most people give little thought to whether they are male or female. But for transgender people it's not so simple. Find out about the complex and little-understood issues they face

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Video: Results of blood tests for people with diabetes started being reported in a new way from this week. Watch this video to see why the change is being made

The COPD blog

People living and working with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tell of their experiences of the condition

Make the most of your NHS

Get a wealth of information about the health service in England, from its history and how it's organised to your rights and what you can get from it

Be a volunteer

In Volunteers' Week, June 1-7, find out about the more than 300,000 people who do voluntary work in over 100 roles for the NHS - and see how you could join them

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Too much pressure at work can lead to damaging stress. Use our new workplace stress test and get tips to help you cope

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Mortality among hospital patients is an important indicator of the quality of care. See how NHS trusts across England compare

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