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End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors

The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.

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Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.

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‘No end to the stress’ of ADHD medication shortage

Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.

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Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules

The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department’s guidelines.

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Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

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Paxman: Parkinson’s makes you wish you’d not been born

The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.

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NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.

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Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

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Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

Neurosurgeon Mansoor Foroughi alleges he was dismissed after he raised safety concerns.

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PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.

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