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Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists.
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The former double Olympic gold medallist revealed the news on her Instagram account.
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Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.
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Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.
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The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors.
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Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is.
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Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog.
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The comment was made in a WhatsApp exchange after the public had been encouraged to "eat out" to help the economy.
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MP Theo Clarke tells the Commons she thought she was going to die in a traumatic experience giving birth.
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Ethan Adams died from a rare and aggressive cancer a week after his ninth birthday.
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The overall proportion of 10 and 11-year-olds who are obese is still above pre-pandemic levels.
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A judge had ruled doctors could lawfully limit treatment for critically ill baby girl Indi Gregory.
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The three sackings, at University Hospitals Birmingham, are revealed at a sexual safety charter launch.
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University researchers in Nottingham have developed a cheese made from whole yellow split peas.
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A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective.
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The presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed.
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Megan Royle, 33, from Beverley, underwent surgery after being wrongly told she had skin cancer.
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The replacement services for the Tavistock Centre will now not open until next year.
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Ministers want the check included in the NHS Health Check offered to those aged between 40 and 74.
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England outlawed Botox for under-18s two years ago, but there is no law stopping it in Wales.
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Those who repeatedly misuse nitrous oxide will face up to two years in prison, the Home Office says.
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Experts welcome the recommendation but ask if it is feasible for such a stretched health service.
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The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet.
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Prof Neil Ferguson denies he "stepped over the line" as a government adviser on Covid.
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Six health trust chiefs call on the NI secretary to take "concrete action" over a 2023-24 pay award.
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Kimberley Grant says her daughter's education is put at risk if she does not have her medication.
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The UK government is proposing gambling companies contribute 1% a year of what they make.
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Lauren Bell has made a gadget that safely scratches skin and stops itchy sensations.
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The missing figures suggest Wales now has worse A&E waiting times than England.
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Ex-chief scientist says only extracts of his evening notes should be released to the Covid inquiry.
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The North East Ambulance Service apologises to the patient's family and begins an investigation.
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Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle.
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Kay Emsley says she was taken by surprise at how quickly residents at Shipdham Manor fell ill.
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Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds.
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The Covid inquiry releases messages between civil servant Simon Case and No 10 adviser Dominic Cummings.
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A judge says doctors can withdraw life support from seven-month-old Indi Gregory.
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It is among several serious incidents recorded in July and August at two Shropshire hospitals.
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A woman who was paid in cigarettes to do her mum's ironing is one of the first to have a lung check.
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Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight.
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Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time.
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The mother of a former patient said staff seemed "not to care" as he lost a large amount of weight.
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Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.
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Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services.
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Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems.
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A coroner concludes a man's dental surgery in 2008 impacted his "ability to cope with daily life".
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The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others.
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The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans.
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The shadow health secretary says it is up to Labour to "rescue, rebuild and renew" the NHS.
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The council issues advice on how homeowners can deal with bedbugs they may find in their homes
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Ex-cabinet secretary says 'under no circumstances' should lockdown parties have taken place.
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