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Forecasters say heavy home drinking in England is to blame - but it's not too late to address the issue.
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One mother speaks about giving birth in "nightmare" circumstances during the pandemic.
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Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says some players can't face telling loved ones about their illness.
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The 12-year-old has been in hospital since being found unconscious at home in April.
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Staff who have quit the NHS say pay, pressure and conditions contributed to their decision.
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Social media posts are debating abortion health concerns and legal rights.
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UK experts believe they can now explain the recent spate of mysterious liver problems in young children.
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The large number of unfilled NHS job vacancies is posing a serious risk to patient safety, MPs say.
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An NHS-recommended app says Google will not permit it to send text message alerts about glucose levels.
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Experts say that climate change could lengthen hay fever season and increase pollen potency.
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A new law would give parents with babies in neonatal units up to an extra 12 weeks of paid leave.
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Volunteer builders carried out a home extension for a man with a debilitating neurological condition.
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Teresa Xu took legal action after a Beijing hospital refused to freeze her eggs as she is not married.
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More than 16,000 cases have been reported from 75 countries, the organisation says.
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Latest data shows some 3.8m people have coronavirus - up a quarter of a million on the week before.
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Infection rates continue to rise with most cases across England in the capital, health bosses say.
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People are taking out loans and turning to crowdfunding to pay private medical bills of up to £15,000.
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An unvaccinated young adult in New York is experiencing paralysis after contracting the virus.
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The 79-year-old is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue to work, the White House says.
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Hundreds of patients are waiting to start cancer treatment beyond the two-month target.
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A patient on the trial says his life is now "completely normal", having grown up fearing getting hurt.
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The UK public inquiry launches with the promise of a robust look into whether more could have been done.
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The model is "pleased" the case is settled, after saying last year she was "permanently deformed".
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David Strang calls for an overhaul of addiction services and reform of drugs laws in Scotland.
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The government says its new strategy will make it easier for women to access tailored care.
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NHS bosses have no extra money for wage increase, as nurses union ballots members over industrial action.
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Liverpool hairdresser Zoe, who has endometriosis, shares her experience with two clients.
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It is linked to a rise in exotic pet ownership and some of those bitten include teens and small children.
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A record of 40.3C is set in Lincolnshire - and major incidents are declared in several areas.
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The legislation, which Stormont passed in March, is being challenged at the UK Supreme Court.
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Many people with diabetes have found it difficult to manage their blood sugar during the heatwave.
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A watchdog says the woman's death could have been avoided, calling it an "injustice" to her family.
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Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak..
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Slimming attempts have shot up and not just among those who are overweight, a study in England suggests.
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Rising prices means many people working in the care sector are struggling to make ends meet.
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The temperature hit 38.1C in Santon Downham in Suffolk, with forecasts it could be 42C on Tuesday.
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Two patients in the West African nation have died recently of the Ebola-like virus, officials say.
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Non-essential surgery and most patient visiting are suspended at Western Isles Hospital.
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Aimee Tilley says she is fighting to prolong the life of her six-year-old son who has Batten disease.
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The love story behind the invention of the Pap smear test.
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Trains could be disrupted and schools are closing early as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
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One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen.
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Mother warns of severe sunburn risk as weather warning extends to all of Wales for Monday and Tuesday.
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More people than originally planned will be offered the jab in the UK ahead of the coming winter.
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A judge says continuing treatment for the 12-year-old is "futile", but his family plans to appeal again.
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UK infections up nearly 30% week-on-week, latest figures show.
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There are about 1,400 deaths a year from melanoma in men, compared to 980 in women, says Cancer Research UK.
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When Megan Thompson feels unwell, her employer gives her flexibility to take time out or time off.
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BBC Newsnight spends 12 hours at six hospitals with the longest delays handing over patients to A&E.
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Nottingham Coroner's Court hears Wynter Andrews's death was "a clear and obvious case of neglect".
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