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Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 15:25
The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.
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How to tell if your child is constipated

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 15:05
Sian Wicks from the children's bowel and bladder charity, Eric, explains what to look for and how parents can help.
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Martha's rule rolled out to all acute hospitals in England after hundreds of lives saved

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 09:20
Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
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'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point'

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 02:11
The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.
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The Food Chain

Thu, 09/04/2025 - 02:01
What makes a healthy first meal of the day, and when to have it
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NHS staff called 'heartless' over maternity comments

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 18:48
An NHS trust meeting hears staff criticised bereaved families involved in a major maternity review.
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Is gel nail polish being banned?

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 14:09
The EU has new rules regarding gel nail polish and its ingredients
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:18
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 11:18
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
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Business Daily

Wed, 09/03/2025 - 02:01
As more digital mental health tools emerge, can ethics keep up with evolving tech?
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Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 19:55
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
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Adults with learning disabilities die 20 years early, report finds

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 19:55
People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
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Scottish drug deaths fall but remain worst in Europe

Tue, 09/02/2025 - 12:35
The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.
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Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 19:31
The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined.
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Vaccination plea after baby's 'terrifying' measles

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 09:15
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
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Vaccination plea after baby's 'terrifying' measles

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 09:15
Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
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The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

Sun, 08/31/2025 - 02:09
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
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AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds

Sat, 08/30/2025 - 19:50
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
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AI stethoscope could detect major heart conditions in seconds

Sat, 08/30/2025 - 19:50
The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
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'Slimming jabs have changed the way we do things'

Sat, 08/30/2025 - 10:32
Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year.
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