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|  | on  (#3HYW8) Norway has led the way in introducing a sugar tax - but not everybody in the country is a fan. | 
|  | on  (#3HYC0) A faulty gene means two sisters are at a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. | 
|  | on  (#3HYC2) Two patients operated on by consultant neurosurgeon Hussien El-Maghraby went on to die. | 
|  | on  (#3HXWZ) Research finds that nerves controlling the legs decrease by around 30% by the age of 75. | 
|  | on  (#3HXX1) Scientists say empathy is not just something we learn - it is also affected by our genes. | 
|  | on  (#3HYC4) Guidance includes dealing with patients confused between their gender preference and their birth gender. | 
|  | on  (#3HVYA) One woman has finally found good care after years of struggling with the condition | 
|  | on  (#3HW6A) Four people from the University of Birmingham's 1000 Elders group on what they might do differently. | 
|  | on  (#3HTJS) Beth Cobbold, 21, from Ipswich, said she would not be alive without blood donations. | 
|  | on  (#3HSXK) A study finds women have fewer regrets about casual sex if they initiated it and the sex was good. | 
|  | on  (#3HSW6) Lucy, from Bradford, uses a technique not currently in the UK to produce realistic 3D looking nipples for breast cancer survivors. | 
|  | on  (#3HSMC) Mother Nicole decided against a Caesarean section, and all the boys are doing well. | 
|  | on  (#3HRV7) "A patient died due entirely to the dangerous overcrowding of the department," a leaked email says. | 
|  | on  (#3HR4J) The Royal College of Psychiatrists wants the government to allow more recruitment from overseas. | 
|  | on  (#3HQB7) Unions want a deal well above the 1% public sector pay cap imposed by ministers in recent years. | 
|  | on  (#3HQ26) The healthiest regions were often the most isolated and diets were more varied, research suggests. | 
|  | on  (#3HQV4) For years, Lucie was treated for mental health problems - in fact she had a severe form of premenstrual syndrome. | 
|  | on  (#3HNRC) Ian Jordan claims to be able to treat the vision of people with autism using coloured filters. | 
|  | on  (#3HMVS) The baby's parents, who fought a court battle over his treatment, say their son "fought bravely". | 
|  | on  (#3HN4Q) Research at the University of Aberdeen could eventually help children avoid unnecessary treatment. | 
|  | on  (#3HN03) Surgeons say those waiting for hip and knee treatment are worst affected by decisions to put off operations. | 
|  | on  (#3HJA7) The gap in healthy life expectancy between the best and worst areas is more than 30 years, figures show. | 
|  | on  (#3HJ4R) Newsbeat went to find out if people could guess how many calories are in typical lunchtime meals. | 
|  | on  (#3HJD8) Layla Rose Ermenekli had a rash consistent with meningitis on her hip at hospital, an inquest hears. | 
|  | on  (#3HHX7) One caller rang an ambulance service 3,594 times in 12 months. | 
|  | on  (#3HHX9) Charli Howard went from being an anorexic teenager to a campaigner for body positivity. | 
|  | on  (#3HHXB) Ellen Murphy's boyfriend sustained brain damage in an unprovoked attack. She turned to music to help. | 
|  | on  (#3HFK8) Harry Bosomworth had been treated for paranoid schizophrenia but his medication was stopped. | 
|  | on  (#3HFK6) The Court of Appeal rules doctors can stop treating seriously ill 21-month-old Alfie Evans. | 
|  | on  (#3HG39) Tom Rebair has won a Prince's Trust award for turning his life around after developing anorexia. | 
|  | on  (#3HFAS) A Russian man and his daughter are critically ill. How will officials find out whether they were poisoned? | 
|  | on  (#3HEP4) Children suffered worse injuries at trampoline parks than when using home equipment, a hospital finds. | 
|  | on  (#3HEY8) Tennis great Serena Williams says it may be time for "women to be comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations". | 
|  | on  (#3HE8P) Counterfeit Xanax tablets laced with a deadly painkiller are being used as a party drug | 
|  | on  (#3HE4A) Health officials tell manufacturers to cut the portion sizes of pizzas, ready meals and takeaways. | 
|  | on  (#3HETY) Children suffered worse injuries at trampoline parks than when using home equipment, a hospital finds. | 
|  | on  (#3HEP6) Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust apologised for failing to share information with police. | 
|  | on  (#3HCMA) The pair were found in Salisbury city centre, where several locations have been cordoned off. | 
|  | on  (#3HC9D) Boots becomes the latest retailer to introduce an age limit to the high-caffeine and sugary drinks. | 
|  | on  (#3H8JQ) Diagnosis times for the condition could be reduced from six weeks to a matter of days, say experts. | 
|  | on  (#3H7P2) A comedian says a cancer campaign about obesity is "damaging". Is it wrong to be blunt about weight? | 
|  | on  (#3H62D) Red alerts and travel chaos are causing misery, but many people have braved the wintry conditions | 
|  | on  (#3H4JW) Action must be taken and the NHS can lead the way, says a report by the chief medical officer for England. | 
|  | on  (#3H4JY) Scandinavian researchers say a new classification would mean better treatment for patients. | 
|  | on  (#3H4K0) Doctors told Sarah she had a 1% chance of conceiving after chemotherapy to treat her breast cancer. | 
|  | on  (#3H5CG) Victoria Snell chose to have her leg amputated after six years of "constant pain". | 
|  | on  (#3H4K2) Two former nurses from Ghana and Malawi share their experiences of caring for the dying. | 
|  | on  (#3H4HD) With a sharp rise in deaths expected, we need to consider how we care for people at the end of life. | 
|  | on  (#3H5EF) Rhiannon Oldham did not know she was pregnant when partner Gareth Williams dialled 999 for help. |