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More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

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Dedicated funding will allow the scheme to reach the poorest areas in England, the government says.

Thursday, Mar 6

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Common vaginal condition may be an STI, researchers say

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An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, known as BV, may be spread by sex, researchers say.

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Patients thank blood donors for life-saving plasma

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Blood donated across England is being used to make immunoglobulin for the first time in 25 years.

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Newly discovered part of immune system could unlock wealth of antibiotics

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New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics.

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The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

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The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changed

Wednesday, Mar 5

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Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers from spreading

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The cheap painkiller seems to help the immune system detect and destroy cancers.

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Most areas cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists worries children and young people will be put at risk, as demand rises.

Cancer charity warns over rapid at-home prostate tests

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Testing for PSA protein can indicate whether a man is at risk of prostate cancer.

Tuesday, Mar 4

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Woman secretly filmed her mum being abused in care home

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The camera hidden by Nicola Hughes captured footage of staff roughly handling and shouting at her mother.

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Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error

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Packaging inside the box incorrectly states the pills are a different painkiller, aspirin.

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Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years

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“Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained.

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'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series

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The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects.

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More than 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050

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Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.

Monday, Mar 3

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Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone

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Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry.

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Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the 'VIP lane'

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Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.

Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait

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Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.

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UK death rate 'reaches record low'

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The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

Sunday, Mar 2

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Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

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Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.

Friday, Feb 28

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Blumenthal: 'I thought the TV was talking to me'

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Chef Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was the "best thing" as he dealt with bipolar symptoms.

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GPs 'facing closure' over national insurance hike

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Some NI GP practices face the risk of going under due to a hike in national insurance contributions.

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GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointments

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It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.

Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug

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Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.

Thursday, Feb 27

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Physician associate role is 'misleading' - coroner

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A coroner says the public is being misled over what an NHS physician associate does.

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Nurse left out of tea round given £41,000 payout

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Susan Hamilton wins her case for unfair constructive dismissal against a south London NHS Trust.

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Health chiefs warn of potential second norovirus wave

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A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.

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Apology after woman's body lay in flat for 3 years

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Laura Winham, 41, was found dead in her flat in Woking by her mother and brother in May 2021.

Wednesday, Feb 26

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Scanner could 'transform' breast cancer treatment

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Scientists in Aberdeen say the scanner could make an extraordinary difference to diagnosis and treatment.

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'Brain surgery took my childhood memories'

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A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.

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Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private

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Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.

Tuesday, Feb 25

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NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down

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Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.