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Care providers are being asked to pay sleep-in staff the minimum wage, rather than a flat rate.
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But heart disease leads to more deaths in deprived areas, says Office for National Statistics figures.
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Rowan Venables, 15, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after seeing a gunman open fire.
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Autism assistance dog Rishi has enhanced 11-year-old Jake's life, his family says.
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The ineffective regulation of those practising talking therapies 'leaves patients at risk of harm'.
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Dental health varies widely according to area and wealth, a report on the nation's teeth finds.
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Regulator highlights fall in numbers registered to work with Brexit blamed by unions for 'alarming' trend.
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US doctors say they have found molecules in the blood that can detect serious birth complications.
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The health secretary says social media companies must help halt the rising rates of youth self-harm.
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Organ donors are urged to speak to their families so their wishes are carried out.
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Crimes are being committed by patients, staff and contractors, a new anti-fraud body says as it promises a crackdown.
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Men often feel excluded because female partners are often the focus of attention in clinics, a charity says.
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Even a few nights of poor sleep can lead to "repetitive negative thinking", experts say.
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One in three adults might dismiss potential symptoms of this all-too-often deadly disease, say experts.
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Prescribing Avastin will save the NHS "millions of pounds", health bosses say.
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The woman in her 60s believes she has a "cyst" and thinks medics treating her are "impostors".
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NHS report reveals the survival gap of those diagnosed with cancer in Scotland's poorest areas.
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The number of deaths related to MRSA, C. diff and Staphylococcus aureus continue to fall.
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Study finds no evidence a nutritional 'anti-Alzheimer's' drink being sold online in the UK can slow the disease.
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Maternity services are relying on expensive overtime and agency staff to fill rotas in the UK, union leaders say.
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The development of solar-powered suitcases is helping babies in Nepal and in other countries without reliable power in rural areas.
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Make-up artist Beth's horror looks helped her cope with depression and battle unrealistic beauty standards.
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A judge rules care can be stopped after relatives were divided over the 72-year-old's condition.
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Vicky Anne Bloxham was sacked by University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
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"Lives at risk" as some salons in Wales offer hair colour appointments for under-16s.
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Figures show just 24 of 208 clinical commissioning groups offer three rounds of IVF treatment.
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Ex-PM also opens up about his struggle to reach voters in the "touchy-feely" social media era.
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Costs may triple by 2035 if no action is taken, warns the Stroke Association charity.
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Experts are trying to raise awareness of the impact on animals.
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A cancer charity said myths online leave patients "scared and at risk of bogus cures".
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Parents struggling to cope with their violent autistic children say they are not being supported.
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Meet the knitting group helping Kenyan women with breast cancer.
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Heath chiefs have considered scrapping Vocare's contract to supply the service.
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A minister says the idea of patients being discharged to people's spare rooms must be scrutinised.
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The clocks are about to go back in the UK. How does sleep affect our lives?
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The closeness of friendships also seemed to be more important than the number.
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Having an abortion is a tough decision, leaving some women with regret while others feel relieved.
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Children are facing long waiting times and unequal access to mental health services, a report says.
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A pioneering new project helps young people with life-limiting conditions to express their opinions.
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Recommendations which could have stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack were ignored, a report says.
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Two-year-old boys Jaga and Kalia underwent 16 hours of surgery, the first of its kind in India.
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The Abortion Act is 50 years old. Two women who've had an abortion, then and now, share their stories.
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Over-reliance on and misuse of antibiotics has raised fears of a future without effective medicines.
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Heart patients improve their survival chances by having surgery in the afternoon, research suggests.
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Jamie Oliver says Scottish government plans to restrict price promotions and adverts are "trailblazing".
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The president shares a story about the "tough life" of his tragic sibling as he battled alcoholism.
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Women in Scotland are the first in the UK to be allowed to take the abortion pill at home.
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Employers are being urged to help staff, with mental health at work plans and open discussions.
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Audit Scotland's annual report on NHS Scotland lists concerns over missed targets, waiting times and funding.
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Southend Hospital says it has no plans to accommodate NHS patients in Airbnb style pilot "at this time".
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