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First mRNA skin-cancer vaccine starts UK trial

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.

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Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed

The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.

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England tops chart for child alcohol use – report

The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.

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Calls to help with donations of ‘miracle’ plasma

Two women describe the life-changing impacts of immunoglobulin in treating their health conditions.

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Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity

There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns.

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PM’s dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback

Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.

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‘Covid Inquiry needs to hear from people like me’

Peter Livingstone hopes the inquiry will look at how people with disabilities coped in the pandemic.

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Cigarette prices motivating more to give up – study

The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact – but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.

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Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney

An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

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Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney

An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

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