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Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 15:01
Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.
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Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem

Fri, 11/22/2024 - 12:29
The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.
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Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 21:44
The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.
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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 21:35
A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock

Thu, 11/21/2024 - 19:58
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
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Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 19:00
Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew
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Drug hope to treat voice spasm like RFK Jr's

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 17:01
Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.
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Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims

Wed, 11/20/2024 - 09:16
Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.
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Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 14:38
Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.
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What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:55
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.
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What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:55
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.
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What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:55
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.
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'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally ill people on assisted dying

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 20:50
Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.
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Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

Tue, 11/12/2024 - 15:55
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
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Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

Mon, 11/11/2024 - 21:06
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
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Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Thu, 11/07/2024 - 20:34
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
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Bill to ban police cell mental health detentions

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 03:06
The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.
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How many people still smoke in the UK?

Wed, 11/06/2024 - 00:28
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
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How are the vaping rules changing?

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 20:06
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.
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How are the vaping rules changing?

Tue, 11/05/2024 - 20:06
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.
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