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Medicinal cannabis use to be reviewed by government
Families of epileptic children welcomed the move, which does not change rules on recreational use.
Emotional eating 'learned by children not inherited'
Genes are significant in most eating behaviours but not emotional under- or overeating, say experts.
Tax rise need to help pay for £20bn NHS boost, says PM
The prime minister promises any tax increases will be introduced in a "fair and balanced" way.
Cannabis debate: I appealed to the prime minister
Hannah Deacon, whose son suffers from epilepsy, says she was given a pledge by Theresa May
Couple's anger after 'stillborn' son died in their arms
Ellie and Chris James's newborn son died in their arms - minutes after being told he was already dead.
Cannabis oil row: Billy Caldwell discharged from hospital
The 12-year-old is treated in hospital for his severe epilepsy with the oil, which is illegal in the UK.
WHO: Gaming addiction 'a mental health condition'
For millions, it is a harmless hobby but for some it can become more than that.
Wales 'behind' in technology to detect prostate cancer
The mpMRI scan is currently available in just three out of seven Welsh health boards.
Hague's call to legalise cannabis rejected by government
But the home secretary tells MPs there will be a review of cannabis-based medicines in the UK.
HPV vaccine cuts cancer-causing infection
The vaccine has brought about an 86% reduction in cancer-causing infection, a study has found.

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