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Struck-off Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba wins appeal to work again
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence following the death of a young boy.
Adele's support for friend's postpartum psychosis recovery
Adele has posted an Instagram message supporting her best friend who's recovering from postpartum psychosis
Troubles victims' mental health 'epidemic'
A victims' group calls for support after a study highlights suicide attempts following terrorist incidents.
Bowel cancer screening to start earlier at age 50 in England
This will lower the starting age by 10 years in some areas and bring England in line with Scotland.
Essure sterilisation device: Australian women to launch lawsuit
The women say the Essure implant may have caused wide-ranging problems, including chronic pain.
Weedkiller glyphosate 'doesn't cause cancer' - Bayer
The new owner of the Monsanto group insists glyphosate use is safe despite a cancer payout.
Norfolk hospital plans 'in-patient' care at home
Up to 30 patients living near the hospital could be treated at home in bid to ease winter pressures.
The unpleasant reason men navigate better than women
Scientists show innate ability is not the explanation for men navigating better than women.
How smallpox claimed its final victim
How did British medical worker Janet Parker become the world's last victim of smallpox?
Heatwave blamed for record A&E attendances in England
A&E attendances in England in July were at the highest level since records began in 2010.

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Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
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Marriage may help lower dementia risk
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Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
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New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
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