All news on the topic: NHS

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New home blood test to spot signs of cancer may revolutionise care, experts say
A pilot of one million NHS patients from next year is expected to identify 10,000 people suspected to have the disease with no symptoms, and the tests may then be offered to over-50s
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Keep weight off and diabetes stays away as new study shows benefits of slimming
Weight loss, and remission from type 2 diabetes, can prevent or delay the complications of the disease
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Woman with 'sharp pains' diagnosed with brain condition after routine eye test
Emelia Jones had headaches for months that were so severe she struggled to function and would be bedbound whenever they struck, and she had no idea what was wrong until she went to the optician
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Three Brits killed in horror Egypt boat fire after deciding to sleep in named
All three were on a medium-sized scuba diving boat called Hurricane that caught fire due to a suspected electrical fault off the resort town of Marsa Alam on Sunday
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Health expert's 4-5-8 trick can help you relax in seconds when you're stressed
If you're feeling stressed or anxious and want to take a few minutes to try and calm down, then this simple breathing exercise might be a helpful way for you to do that
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Best and worst things you can eat during a heatwave to keep cool
The water content of many foods is a real mystery to many of us - so let's find out which grub provides the most liquid refreshment - and the least!
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Dengue fever warning to Brits heading off to popular holiday resorts this summer
Brits planning to travel abroad are being warned about the risks of potentially deadly dengue fever - a disease spread by Asian tiger mosquitoes and which has been detected in the likes of Ibiza and southern France
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Expert lists treatments that could ease hay fever - and those that won't work
Margaret Kelman, Acting Head of Clinical Service at Allergy UK, gives you the lowdown on the best ways to combat annoying symptoms as pollen levels rise
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New deadly virus 'highly likely' to arrive in the UK in climate change warning
A deadly virus that is killing nearly 50% of patients is "highly likely" to arrive in the UK along with other illnesses spread by insects which are "marching north" due to climate change
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Bigamist wed THIRD while still married to second - blaming paperwork confusion
Mark Rowlands claimed in court that his solicitor had told him the marriage was legally over, but prosecutors say only a decree nisi was issued, not the final decree absolute
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Austerity chiefs David Cameron and George Osborne face Covid Inquiry next week
The former Prime Minister and his Chancellor are understood to be on the Covid Inquiry witness list next week, where they will likely face questions on how brutal Tory cuts undermined the NHS, social care and welfare state
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Hospital patients at 'serious risk' as heatwave hits during doctors strikes
NHS England issued a statement asking people to check on elderly friends and relatives and warning people with conditions such as asthma are at increased risk
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'I was refused IVF due to my weight but fell pregnant naturally'
Penelope Taylor-Jones had been told she had to lose six stone before being considered for IVF but fell pregnant naturally and gave birth to son Rupert who weighted just 2lbs 3oz
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'I was cooking pasta then ended up in a coma - now I celebrate my scars'
WARNING: This article contains graphic images. Jeffrey Johns was cooking a pot of pasta when his shirt caught on fire and left him with fourth-degree burns. Now he's encouraging others to love the skin they are in
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150,000 NHS appointments to be cancelled as junior doctors go on strike today
Patients face huge disruption as medics in the British Medical Association begin a 72-hour walkout in their bitter dispute with the Government over pay
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9 in 10 doctors expect NHS to get worse, poll shows on eve of 72-hour strike
The British Medical Association polled 2,000 doctors on the eve of their three day strike from 7am following a decade of below inflation pay deals
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After Lloyds axes 237 pharmacies, we answer key questions on future for chemists
it isn’t just chain locations that have been forced to shut their doors in recent years. The news comes as a part of a worrying trend of community pharmacy closures
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Government didn't think through the impact of lockdowns, Covid inquiry is told
As victims’ families reveal their pain, the probe into the handling of the health crisis hears that the impact of closing down the country was not fully considered
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McLaren Racing makes multiple marginal gains by asking "Is it on Smartsheet"
Smartsheet helps businesses be more fluid and agile and help McLaren develop incremental improvements across the board
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Technology advances see breast cancer patients become long-term survivors
Scientists at Oxford University have found most people diagnosed with breast cancer since the turn of the millennium survive the condition rather than it being a death sentence
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UK men have 50 per cent chance of cancer - but avoid discussing with sons
Up to 10% of cancer cases are inherited from a faulty gene - but one in five dads do not want to scare their sons, or cause distress
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Surgeons sewed firefighter's hand into his stomach after mangle crush
WARNING - graphic image. After Anthony Seward got his hand caught in a factory machine, he thought he'd have to give up his dream job. But thanks to the amazing work of the NHS, he's returned to the fire service
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UK 'might not have been well prepared' for pandemic, Covid Inquiry hears
The Covid Inquiry is beginning its long-awaited evidence sessions today, with key players summoned to shine a light on the UK's handling of the pandemic
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Faces of Brit Covid victims whose families deserve to know truth about pandemic
The Covid-19 Bereaved Families For Justice action group put forward 20 families to act as witnesses but none have been chosen to given evidence in Module 1
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'Tories have lost the authority and ability to govern Britain'
When people are struggling with a sapping cost of living crisis and an ailing NHS is on its knees, Rishi and Boris are scrapping over the spoils of office