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Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.

Common vaginal ‘imbalance’ may be an STI

An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, known as BV, may be spread by sex, researchers say.

Common vaginal ‘imbalance’ may be an STI

An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, known as BV, may be spread by sex, researchers say.

Patients thank blood donors for life-saving plasma

Blood donated across England is being used to make immunoglobulin for the first time in 25 years.

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

New part of the immune system – hidden inside our bodies – could be used to make new antibiotics.

Scientists discover new part of the immune system

New part of the immune system – hidden inside our bodies – could be used to make new antibiotics.

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don’t want

The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care – but, say experts, that has all changed

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don’t want

The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care – but, say experts, that has all changed

Scientists crack how aspirin might stop cancers from spreading

The cheap painkiller seems to help the immune system detect and destroy cancers.

Most areas cut eating-disorder help for under-18s

The Royal College of Psychiatrists worries children and young people will be put at risk, as demand rises.