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Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again

The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.

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The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.

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The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint

Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.

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Biobank: UK health data of 500,000 people for sale in China

The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK’s health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.

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Vocal cord exercises to try at home

Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What’s Up Docs?

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Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous

Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.

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Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous

Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.

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I’m on six different NHS waiting lists – it’s taking over my life

Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.

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