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First personalised cancer vaccine cuts risk of disease returning in major trial

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The scientists involved say the results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalised medicine a step closer.

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'I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety'

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Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

'Always remember, cancer doesn't discriminate'

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Harriet Tsadioti says contracting breast cancer was one of her biggest fears growing up.

'Wildly unfair that my husband and I pay £4k a year for ADHD treatment'

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Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a formally commissioned, publicly-funded adult service for ADHD.

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I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs

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Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.

Rapid changes to care market risk to National Care Service, regulator says

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Concerns raised as big private firms buy up care homes and home help fragmenting in England.

Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs

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Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.

Haematology centre for cancer patients at risk over 'disgraceful' funds move

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The Department of Health has decided to take back £1.5m from the project, Belfast Trust officials have told a Stormont committee.

Thursday, Oct 22

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'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch after more than 50 years

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"Sadly, and due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the difficult decision was reached to close the branch," they charity says.

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Why getting dressed can cause daily meltdowns for some people

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Naomi Potter set up her own clothes company after feeling overwhelmed by the feeling of some clothes.

First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say

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The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.

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MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show

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He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.

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BBC Inside Science

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A Japanese spacecraft could become the first ever to bring Martian samples back to Earth.

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Dame Judi Dench: 'I can't do a play, a film or read any more'

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The actress tells BBC Radio 4's Today programme about how her eye condition has affected her life.

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Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs

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Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs

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Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study

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Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this common type of dementia.

Daughter of woman killed by partner 'refuses to be another victim'

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Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.

Wednesday, Oct 21

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Pope does not need further treatment after lung cancer surgery

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Test results have confirmed his diagnosis as a lung adenocarcinoma that was localised.

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Women welcome annual health checks for condition affecting millions

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Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.

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Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS

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Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she had been given a wrong diagnosis.

'Lessons need to be learnt' as report into care homes during Covid published

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An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.

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Tighter rules planned to protect people from cosmetic surgery that goes badly wrong

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There will be restrictions on who can carry out procedures and fines for those who flout the law, in England in 2027.

Tuesday, Oct 20

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Inside Health

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Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.

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What in the World

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Should we be worried about its effect on our health - and the environment?

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The male athletes affected by REDs

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BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences with relative energy deficiency in sport.

'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'

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For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.

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Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal

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The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.

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Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?

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AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.

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POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up

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Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?

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The Interview

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Julie Etchingham speaks to Archbishop Paul Gallagher about diplomacy in the Vatican