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Tuesday, Apr 23

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Brits on health alert as 'zombie deer disease' could 'pass to humans like mad cow'

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Scientists fear that two hunters died after eating infected meat sparking panic of a mad cow disease rerun.

Monday, Apr 8

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A&E 'overwhelmed' by patients as more than 150,000 waited 24 hours for a bed

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Official figures show around 40,000 patients a month waited over 24 hours for an A&E bed last year.

Saturday, Apr 6

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Scientists pioneer new way to help manage Parkinson's symptoms

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Scientists have made a discovery that will offer hope to thousands of patients who currently rely on cocktails of drugs to help manage symptoms of Parkinson's

Friday, Apr 5

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Bird flu symptom can be confused for common illness as CDC issues urgent infection alert

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A patient with bird flu had only a single symptom and that was consistent with a very common and mild infection, according to new reports.

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Attendance Allowance update: See how now new DWP boost will affect you

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Attendance Allowance, which helps support the extra daily living costs of having a physical or mental health condition, disability or long-term illness, will rise by 6.7 percent.

Saturday, Mar 30

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Huge Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists say new jab could 'transform' lives

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Millions of people could be spared the agony of living with Alzheimer's thanks to the development of a "game-changing" vaccine.

Tuesday, Mar 26

21

Depressing research shows the 10 words at risk of dying out in modern Britain

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Major language changes could occur either very quickly or very slowly depending on social trends and events, researchers found.

Sunday, Mar 24

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Princess Kate's moving gesture for cancer patients she insisted on keeping anonymous

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The Princess of Wales made a touching gesture for young patients with cancer, years before her own ordeal.

Saturday, Mar 23

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Scientists hail major cancer medicine breakthrough thousands could benefit from

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Scientists hail revolution in cancer medicine after discovering gene therapy which can target multiple cancers

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The sweet messages from cancer patients after 'brave' Princess Kate shares news

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Cancer patients have rallied round the Princess of Wales following her shock announcement on Friday.

Friday, Mar 22

20

What is preventative chemotherapy? Princess Kate's cancer treatment explained

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The Princess of Wales has announced she is undergoing preventative chemotherapy after a cancer diagnosis following abdominal surgery.

Wednesday, Mar 20

13

Scientists to investigate why cystic fibrosis sufferers at greater risk of bowel cancer

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Cystic Fibrosis Trust launch an urgent fundraising plea to probe the alarmingly increased risks between the cruel genetic condition, diabetes and bowel cancer.

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Vaping 'causes same DNA changes as smoking' and could lead to cancer

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A new study raises questions about how safe vaping truly is.

Monday, Mar 18

18

More than 450,000 cancer patients miss treatment target since 2019

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Research commissioned by the Lib Dems reveals hundreds of thousands of cancer patients have not started treatment within the 62-day target in the last five years.

Tuesday, Mar 12

12

Sharon Osbourne lifts lid on staggering 42lb weight loss after taking controversial drug

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Sharon Osbourne has opened up on her weight loss journey after losing 42lbs on Ozempic, a controversial weight loss and diabetes drug.

Friday, Mar 8

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Study finds 43% of Brits think their mother has a favourite child

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Does your mother love your sibling more than you? New research carried out by Moonpig shows intriguing truth

Thursday, Mar 7

13

Linda Nolan 'truly frightened' as cancer patients denied vital drug: 'Like a horror movie'

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Linda Nolan has spoken out after it was revealed secondary breast cancer patients in England are being denied life-extending treatment.

Tuesday, Mar 5

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Major city declares state of emergency as cases of deadly virus begin to ramp up

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A total of 31 people have died in Sao Paolo as dengue fever outbreaks spread across Brazil.

Sunday, Mar 3

17

Map reveals where 'flesh-eating' disease has claimed lives of hundreds of dogs

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The horrifying disease can cause a series of ulcers and sores - and very often proves fatal.

Thursday, Feb 22

13

It takes six months to settle into working world after landing your first job, study finds

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However, nearly half of those who undertook some form of industry experience before starting work, say this helped them to build confidence.

Saturday, Feb 17

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NHS sparks fury as hospital bans three popular foods for being 'very smelly'

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The sign, with an official appearance, was placed next to the computers in the library of the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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Nearly 40pc of UK teens unaware of legal risks in sexting, according to alarming study

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An ESET study has declared there is a 'teenage sexting epidemic', highlighting the urgent need to educate underage individuals on online dangers.

Thursday, Feb 15

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Health experts issue urgent warning over spike in tuberculosis cases in UK

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Officials noted the most significant rises occurred in urban areas such as London, the North West, and the West Midlands.

Tuesday, Feb 13

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Record 54,000 patients waited over 12 hours in A&E amid NHS winter crisis

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Research suggests A&E waiting times in the NHS are contributing up to 340 extra deaths a week.

Wednesday, Feb 7

02

Women more likely to need antidepressants after a break-up, study finds

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Researchers believe gender differences in roles within families, as well as a difference in responsibilities and economic status could impact women more

Monday, Jan 29

21

Alzheimer’s Disease 'can be spread between humans'

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Scientists have concluded Alzheimer's was passed from corpses to patients receiving a tainted batch of human growth hormone.

Wednesday, Jan 24

20

'I played electric guitar while surgeons removed my brain tumour. It was wild.'

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Guitarist Christian Nolan serenaded surgeons while they removed a dangerous brain tumour and said it was "insane, just like a TV show." Specialist Ricardo Komotar explained why it was so important to operate while his patient was awake.

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'Appalled' that NHS cannot afford cystic fibrosis wonder drug

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Patients fought for years to access Vertex's Kaftrio, only for National Institute for Health and Care Excellence to claim they're too costly for new patients.

Sunday, Jan 21

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Urgent warning as arctic 'zombie' viruses lying trapped under the ice could be released

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Scientists have warned viruses that once infected Neanderthals could return to infect humans.

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Measles infection rates soar sparking jabs warning

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Health chiefs have been warned to tread carefully in trying to get more children to have measles jabs after the infection rate soared.