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Gene therapy experiment gives children ‘life-changing’ sight boost

Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen “life-changing improvements”, say UK doctors.

Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever

More than 1,100 patients a day ill in hospital with vomitting bug last week in England.

‘My eye was saved by a placenta after acid attack’

Newcastle doctors use donated tissue to help save Paul Laskey’s eyesight.

New graves mark lost generation in drugs-ravaged Scottish town

In just a year and a half, at least eight victims of drug misuse have been buried in Oban’s Pennyfuir cemetery.

‘I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it’

Emma found out she had a little-known condition and “wasn’t obese” after watching a reality show.

Free sauna has become a ‘real community hub’

The free-to-use sauna in Margate is built in the style of a 19th Century bathing machine.

Free sauna has become a ‘real community hub’

The free-to-use sauna in Margate is built in the style of a 19th Century bathing machine.

Cancer patients not getting right care, say doctors

Experts highlight particular problems with prostate, kidney and colon cancer in England and Wales.

‘I discovered my fat build-up condition after a Love Islander had it’

Emma found out she had a little-known condition and “wasn’t obese” after watching a reality show.

‘There could be no NHS dentists in two years’

Dentists say NHS contracts are becoming more challenging to fulfil and they need to hand them back.