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The deadly cancers left behind by 50 years of success

The number of people surviving cancer has improved hugely in the past 50 years, but experts warn progress has been uneven with some of...

Driving theory test to include CPR first aid questions

People sitting their driving theory test will soon need to swot up on life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, the UK's Driver and Vehicle Standards...

Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans

Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans with Alzheimer's disease, leading to hopes of a breakthrough in research, according to scientists. Experts at...

When is it too hot to walk your dog?

As temperatures rise across much of the UK, it's not just humans who feel the heat. What can you do to make sure your pets...

Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

The NHS is over-treating men for prostate cancer, a charity says, with around 5,000 a year undergoing treatment for cancers unlikely ever to cause...

Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty

A knee-replacement implant, used in thousands of UK operations, was known to have a concerning failure rate eight years before it was finally withdrawn,...

Lucy Letby’s new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?

When it comes to the Lucy Letby case, there are two parallel universes. In one, the question of her guilt is settled. She is...

Plan to boost jobs for newly-qualified nurses and midwives

New measures to make it easier for NHS employers in England to take on newly qualified nurses and midwives have been announced by the...

Drinks that make you chill – do they really do what it says on the tin?

Calm in a can. Relaxation after a few sips. That's what some drinks companies are promising with beverages formulated specifically to help you chill out. Lucy...

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