Health Headlines: Broken promises on English NHS, drugs and diet advice

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NHS – BBC
At prime minister's questions, Ed Miliband says David Cameron’s promise of above-inflation rises in NHS funding will not be met and attacks the Tory pledge to end top-down reorganisations. Cameron and Miliband clash over 'broken promises' claim


Drugs – The Guardian
Former defence secretary Bob Ainsworth calls for the legalisation of recreational drugs.
Legalise drugs, says former defence secretary



Diet – BBC
30,000 lives a year would be saved if everyone in the UK followed the ‘five-a day’ fruit and vegetable guidance. Five portions a day 'saves lives'


Facebook – The Daily Mail
Experts say a growing number of doctors are accepting ‘friend requests’ from patients.
Facebook threatens doctor-patient relationships as GPs' 'friend' requests are branded 'unethical'



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