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Mental health disability benefit claims reach 250 per DAY under Labour's first year in power

Mental health disability benefit claims reach 250 per DAY...

The number of new claimants for mental health disability benefits has reached 250...

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Pound drops after Bank of England boss signals at further interest rate cuts ahead

Pound drops after Bank of England boss signals at further...

Sterling suffered losses following dovish remarks from Bank of England Governor...



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Store closures update: Fashion giant axes 135 stores with more closures to come in cost-cutting drive

Store closures update: Fashion giant axes 135 stores with...

H&M has shut 135 shops during the past nine months and plans additional closures...

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Ticketmaster agrees to changes after competition watchdog's Oasis investigation

Ticketmaster agrees to changes after competition watchdog's...

Ticketmaster has reached an agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority...

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'NHS drug prices must rise' as Trump factor puts squeeze on UK pharma market

'NHS drug prices must rise' as Trump factor puts squeeze...

NHS medicine prices "must increase to halt an exodus of pharmaceutical investment...

Technology
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The history behind the QR code

The history behind the QR code

It's used by millions of us every day, but why was the Quick Response code invented?

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How to get AI to work in 22 languages

How to get AI to work in 22 languages

India tackles the problem of making AI translate between its many languages and...

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Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the polls

Economic woes dominate as Bolivia prepares to go to the...

The South American country is dealing with very high inflation ahead of its latest...

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Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

Will AI make language dubbing easy for film and TV?

New tech promises to dub film and TV into different languages without losing the...

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How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

How to destroy harmful 'forever chemicals'

PFAS were once prized for their durability, but now firms are developing ways to...

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Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs

Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first...

Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff.

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The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

The green steel firms looking to revive US steelmaking

Start-up firms have pilot plants for making steel with low carbon emissions, but...

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Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic

Publishers fear AI summaries are hitting online traffic

Google's AI overviews are diverting traffic away from online newspapers and other...

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It's taken three years to recover from China hack, election watchdog says

It's taken three years to recover from China hack, election...

In the first interview about the hack, the commission's new boss admits that huge...

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Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests

Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests

Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and...

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Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim

Meta covered up potential child harms, whistleblowers claim

Meta denies the allegations and described the "claims at the heart" of the Senate...

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Jaguar Land Rover admits hackers may have taken data

Jaguar Land Rover admits hackers may have taken data

The car-maker previously said there was no evidence that customers information had...

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Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person

Larry Ellison briefly becomes world's richest person

The Oracle cofounder's wealth temporarily overtook Musk's fortune, propelled by...

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Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog warns

Children hacking their own schools for 'fun', watchdog...

The Information Commissioner's Office says schools face an "insider threat" from...

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Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning of TikTok risks

Ban social media for under-15s, says French report warning...

The six-month inquiry also proposes an overnight "digital curfew" for 15-18 year...

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Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?

Will the latest iPhone kill off the Sim card?

The iPhone Air will only have an eSim - will other phone makers also shift away...

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AI 'friend' chatbots probed over child protection

AI 'friend' chatbots probed over child protection

The Federal Trade Commission is inquiring into seven tech companies including Snap,...

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Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla shares

Musk buys $1bn worth of Tesla shares

The purchases, the billionaire's first since 2020, boost his investment in the firm.

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Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed by hackers

Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen private data ransomed...

Kering, the luxury French fashion house which owns the brands, confirmed the attack...

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Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of Trump visit

Google owner reveals £5bn AI investment in UK ahead of...

Google's president and chief investment officer Ruth Porat tells the BBC there are...

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US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China

US says 'framework' for TikTok ownership deal agreed with...

The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform's American...

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AI challenges the dominance of Google search

AI challenges the dominance of Google search

The popularity of ChatGPT has raised questions about the future of traditional Google...

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Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show

Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show

Footage shared on social media shows burning wreckage on the ground after the mid-air...

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Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by reported China chip ban

Nvidia boss 'disappointed' by reported China chip ban

Jensen Huang said the US needs "to make sure that that people can access this technology...

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Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump

Deal is done to keep TikTok in the US, says Trump

The social media platform had faced a ban in the US over national security concerns.

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Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

Two teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attack

The police say the hack caused "significant disruption" and "millions in losses"...

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Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses

The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products,...

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Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel

Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel

The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre...

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Trolls mock me for having fewer viewers, Fortnite streamer Ninja tells BBC

Trolls mock me for having fewer viewers, Fortnite streamer...

Tyler Blevins says trolls attack him every day for being less popular than he was...

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We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are coming

We have hybrid cars, now hybrid planes are coming

With batteries still too heavy, start-up plane makers are exploring hybrid options...

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China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for them?

China is calling a TikTok deal a win. What's in it for...

Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get...

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Apple steps up war of words with European regulators

Apple steps up war of words with European regulators

‘Unfair’ EU rules are delaying features for European users, the tech giant says.

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Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump says

Murdochs likely to be involved in US TikTok deal, Trump...

Oracle chairman Larry Ellison and Dell founder Michael Dell are also both involved,...

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Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US

Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US

Trump said a deal had been approved but Chinese state media did not confirm that...

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EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals

EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by...

Brussels Airport asks airlines to cancel nearly half of their outgoing flights on...

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Trump claims a TikTok deal is done. Who might own it, and how would it work?

Trump claims a TikTok deal is done. Who might own it, and...

White House officials insists the deal - which China hasn't commented on - will...

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What's the big deal about AI data centres?

What's the big deal about AI data centres?

Huge investment is going into data centres for AI, but why are they so expensive?

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TikTok algorithm to be retrained on US user data under Trump deal

TikTok algorithm to be retrained on US user data under...

White House officials claim the deal will be a win for the app's US users and American...

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YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to UK economy in 2024

YouTube content creators contributed £2.2bn to UK economy...

The data has been released to coincide with the launch of a new group of MPs representing...

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AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government says

AI tool helped recover £500m lost to fraud, government...

Ministers say software developed by the Cabinet Office has helped to ramp up fraud...

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TikTok child data protection inadequate, Canadian privacy officials say

TikTok child data protection inadequate, Canadian privacy...

TikTok says it will introduce measures to "strengthen our platform" although it...

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Instagram teen accounts still show suicide content, study finds

Instagram teen accounts still show suicide content, study...

A study found 30 out of 47 Instagram safety tools for teens were "substantially...

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Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports

Man arrested in connection with cyber-attack on airports

The National Crime Agency (NCA) said a man in his forties was arrested in West Sussex.

Health
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Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor...

BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after...

Health
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A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and...

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula...

Health
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Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?

Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge...

The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health...

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How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back

How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back

It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.

Health
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Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel

Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel

The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around...

Health
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Art charity 'buzzing' about opening of new £75m campus

Art charity 'buzzing' about opening of new £75m campus

Art Shape works with the NHS to deliver creative courses as prescriptions.

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

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it...

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might...

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

Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were...

Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts...

Health
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Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed...

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and...

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Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective...

Health
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What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children...

Health
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Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips

Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture...

Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning...

Health
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The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but...

Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics...

Health
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'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point'

'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he...

The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year...

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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for...

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Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be...

The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way...

Health
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Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just...

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Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests

Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests

Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will...

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How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?

How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful...

The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's...

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Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor'

Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor'

Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing...

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Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and...

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Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims

Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims

Mitchum said a change in the manufacturing process had affected some of its roll-on...

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One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son

One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son

"You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others," Rosen told Saturday Live.

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Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test...

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Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog...

The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered...

Health
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What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer

What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped...

Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other...

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Hospital opens room for miscarriage support

Hospital opens room for miscarriage support

The space will provide "compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time",...

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Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in...

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Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's...

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Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'

Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated...

Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".

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Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho's G-A-Y Bar

Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho's G-A-Y Bar

A leading sexual health clinic is running the drop-in sessions at G-A-Y Bar to boost...

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Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth op

Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth...

Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

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Let's have a conversation about periods

Let's have a conversation about periods

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations...

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A soft play designed for autistic kids

A soft play designed for autistic kids

The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in.

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Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.

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Ambulance workers arrested after six people die

Ambulance workers arrested after six people die

Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, Wiltshire...

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Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, review suggests

Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, review suggests

Sanctions for UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are too lenient in around a...

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Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe

Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe

Using the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's...

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The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying

The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying

Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing...

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Creatine - can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen my brain?

Creatine - can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen...

As its popularity grows, research suggests creatine may also benefit short-term...

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'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster

'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in...

Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for...

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New rule for GPs after 27-year-old's cancer missed

New rule for GPs after 27-year-old's cancer missed

Jess's Rule urges doctors to 'think again' if they cannot diagnose a patient's illness...

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Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic

Dr Chris van Tulleken is on a global hunt to uncover a virus deadlier than Covid-19.

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Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the...

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What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link

What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven...

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there...

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Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there...

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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression...

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Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination

Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination

Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies...

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NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care

NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care

Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of...

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How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons

How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups,...

Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide...

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Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance - experts

Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance - experts

A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current...

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'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs

'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold...

More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment...

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