Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine

University of Oxford researchers start in-human vaccine trial to treat highly fatal Marburg virus.

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Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.

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I was arrested because of my baby’s birthmark

Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son’s birthmark’s were mistaken for bruising.

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Nine whooping cough deaths reported as cases rise

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

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Nine whooping-cough deaths reported as cases rise

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

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Health secretary ‘stunned’ by NHS failings

Wes Streeting says there is “worse to come” as he orders a review into the health service.

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Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff.

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Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.

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Fall after fall – care home accused of neglect

BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England’s care homes – some 2,500 facilities – “require improvement”.

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Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

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