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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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What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:51
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
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What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:51
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
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Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:18
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
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Children to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS

Fri, 08/29/2025 - 14:18
All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
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Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 20:02
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
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Price of Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies

Thu, 08/28/2025 - 20:02
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
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Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients 'frustrating'

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 20:03
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
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Seven-week wait for some red flag cancer patients 'frustrating'

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 20:03
The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
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NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 19:00
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
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Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 18:25
The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.
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