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Doctors try to stop under-eights drinking slushies

Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.

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NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS

Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.

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Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error

Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.

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Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error

Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.

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Government backs paid miscarriage bereavement leave

A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.

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Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

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Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.

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Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene

Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.

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Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks

Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

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Windass: ‘Dementia scares me, we need more help’

The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.

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