‘Alarming’ one in five deaths due to sepsis
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Trump Tweeted That He ‘Saved Pre-existing Conditions.’ Then Why Is My Daughter’s Life on the Line?
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Why are opioids still given for chronic pain?
We all know what it is to feel pain. Acute pain, that is, such as…
HIV infection rate falls by 73% in the UK
The number of people diagnosed with HIV in the UK has dropped substantially since 2014,…
NHS tells betting firms to stop ‘vicious gambling cycle’
The head of mental health services in England has written to five major gambling companies,…
MND: The search for new treatments
Media playback is unsupported on your device It’s been described as one of the few…
Warning over warring Great Ormond Street surgeons
Warring between two surgeons at Great Ormond Street Hospital could have put patients at risk,…
Hernia mesh implants used ‘with no clinical evidence’
“Too many” types of hernia mesh implants are being used on NHS patients with little…
Women who had botched operations left with no payouts
A cosmetic surgeon who botched operations and had inadequate medical insurance showed a lack of…
Miscarriage can lead to ‘long-term post-traumatic stress’
One in six women who lose a baby in early pregnancy experiences long-term symptoms of…
‘Miracle baby’ born after womb transplant
Jennifer Gobrecht’s uterus transplant allowed her to have a baby, meaning Benjamin became only the…
Care firm’s leadership criticised by Care Quality Commission
Concerns have been raised by inspectors about the leadership at a firm at the centre…
NHS campaign for male blood sparks controversy
The NHS has revealed it is desperate for more male blood donations but the campaign…
NHS to pioneer cholesterol-busting jab
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Food Isn’t Medicine. Here’s Why It’s Dangerous To Believe It Is.
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