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A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.
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Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.
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A nurse was reinstated after a probe found no evidence she had identified a transgender patient.
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The charges relate to alleged offences against patients, including children, in the West Midlands.
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on (#72Z26)
Steph Hoy dropped from 25 stone to eight stone after surgery.
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on (#72Z27)
Some rage rooms say most of their customers are female - we talk to women about why they pay to smash up old TVs.
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James inhales a lungful of fumes to see if he can see air pollution moving inside him
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Nearly a quarter of hospital trusts in England have seen waiting times deteriorate in the past year.
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on (#72YDD)
How the third Monday of January came to be known as the most depressing day of the year.
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Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.
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Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds.
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John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
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A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate.
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Amber breaks out in hives if the temperature goes below 12C (53F) and wishes for a "normal life".
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An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
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It was once seen as an "unsexy nutrient" but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
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Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
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on (#72WK4)
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
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A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.
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Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What's Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
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After a decade of trying for a baby, Caroline and her husband decided they needed to build a different future.
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Seven hospitals with Raac that were prioritised last year are not expected to be completed on time - some not until 2032/33.
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Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests.
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A study found the 10 consistently worst-performing centres were all in the Midlands and North of England.
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Dr Susan Gilby told the BBC she was relieved the case was over and that it "was never about the money."
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Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
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Nurses union says long waits and corridor care having a devastating impact on paitents.
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The NHS trust says there is rising demand, causing "significant pressure" on hospitals.
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West Yorkshire Trading Standards says it receives a "high number of allergen complaints".
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Lucy Buckle says she was told by NHS 111 to attend A&E and says the hospital was "very chaotic".
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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches.
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Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible - restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony.
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on (#72VBD)
Dr Sayed Mia tried to flee when inspectors arrived at the central London clinic where he worked.
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Oscar Murphy has an aggressive form of the blood cancer and is the first to get CAR-T therapy in the UK.
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Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What's Up Docs?
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NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.
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NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency.
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Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier's heart condition.
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Morning Live's Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.
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Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of 22,000.
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Party leader Ed Davey calls for 1.5bn to be spent on ending a "deadly corridor crisis" in the NHS.
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Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington's disease.
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Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was
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His family is urging other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the virus.
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More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help.
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Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as 'forever chemicals' through your raincoat?
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Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as 'forever chemicals' through your raincoat?
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Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.
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Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.
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Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina.
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