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How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:10
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
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Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 03:39
Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS
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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 15:11
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 15:11
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:27
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 10:27
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
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'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'

Sun, 10/13/2024 - 04:45
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
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Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:54
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
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Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 19:54
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
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Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:40
Government is urged to show commitment to the NHS at the Budget, as experts sound the alarm over missed targets.
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Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:04
Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.
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UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 06:56
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
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UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 06:56
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
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Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 04:37
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.
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Puberty-blocker focus disproportionate, Cass says

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 21:04
The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.
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Inquest hears of opportunities missed in teen death

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 17:01
The inquest is hearing from staff who were on duty when Chloe Longster was admitted to hospital.
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'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 11:47
An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.
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More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 09:12
The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.
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A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track

Wed, 10/09/2024 - 02:01
In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?
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We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mon, 10/07/2024 - 17:11
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
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