Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90

The Japanese scientist’s work led to the creation of the life-saving drugs now used by millions.

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Labour would ban under-16s buying energy drinks

Under-16s will be banned from buying drinks such as Monster and Prime, if Labour wins the election.

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Labour pledges 100,000 urgent child dental appointments

Labour says it plans to clear dental treatment backlogs and introduced supervised tooth cleaning.

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The town struggling to see a doctor

The difficulties faced by patients trying to access NHS care in Telford reflects UK-wide problems.

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Just five more ways Michael Mosley made us healthier

Michael Mosley’s simple and accessible health hacks made him a household name. Remember these?

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O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack

The NHS says last week’s cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.

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Two-in-one flu and Covid jab passes advanced trial

The trial suggests the jab arms the body with protective antibodies as effectively as separate shots.

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O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack

The NHS says last week’s cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.

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Glowing dye helps see hidden prostate cancer cells

The dye makes cancer cells which are invisible to the naked eye show up so they can be removed.

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Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise

A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK.

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