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Free drink refills could be banned in Wales

The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink.

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Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs.

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‘My consultant told me I was a medical mystery’

Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition.

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More money and staff – so why isn’t the NHS more productive?

Labour has launched an investigation into what’s wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start?

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NHS rolls out ‘speedy’ MS injection

NHS chiefs say the injection form of the medicine can help save patients’ and clinicians’ time.

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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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