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Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity

More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.

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Inside Health

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

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Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty

Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.

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Matchday football steward saved a life with CPR

David Ince says he “wouldn’t be here today” if it were not for Paul Harrison and others.

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Lucy Letby’s new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?

Barrister Mark McDonald claims he has the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?

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Plan to boost jobs for newly-qualified nurses and midwives

The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.

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Drinks that make you chill – do they really do what it says on the tin?

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.

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Drinks that make you chill – do they really do what it says on the tin?

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.

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Why sunshine makes us feel good

BBC Weather presenter Alexandra Humphreys explains the benefits of getting some rays.

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How safe are wireless headphones?

Looking at hearing protection – from noise-cancelling headphones to ear plugs

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