Hospitals hit by ‘tidal wave’ of winter viruses

NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.

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Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.

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Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to ‘choke’ her

A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.

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Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

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Woman died after ‘barbaric’ butt lift op – coroner

Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.

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Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a “scandal” following a review.

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Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.

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Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report

The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.

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Medical misogyny sees women told to ‘put up’ with pain

One woman awaiting surgery said she had learned to “just get on with it because that’s what you’re told”.

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Carer’s Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m

Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.

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