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Millions 'missing out' on NHS dentistry
Patients are being turned away, stuck on waiting lists and put off by cost, BBC analysis suggests.
Sepsis digital alert 'led to faster treatment with antibiotics'
The system sends a pop-up warning to nurses when they enter patient readings into health records.
Premature baby's cuddle 'saved twin brother's life'
The mother of premature twins says one's condition improved when his brother was put in his incubator.
Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65
Experts say health and life expectancy gains mean it is time to rethink how we measure and define being elderly.
More families come forward in Shropshire maternity inquiry
Campaigners say 25 new cases have emerged since the leak of a report into maternity care in Shropshire.
Vegan sues Burger King for cooking Impossible Whopper on meat grill
An Impossible Foods spokeswoman says vegans should ask for the burger to be cooked in a microwave.
Dr Michael Watt: Neurologist 'carried out hundreds of needless procedures'
Dr Michael Watt was responsible for a huge spike in the number of blood patches carried out in 2015 and 2016.
Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Mum's fight for diagnosis
Catherine Griffiths eventually discovered her children had Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
General election 2019: Income tax rise will boost NHS budget - Lib Dems
The penny rise would allow it to match Labour's NHS front-line spending plans, the party says.
Assisted dying: Terminally ill man loses High Court case
Phil Newby had said without a change in the law, he may be forced to suffer against his wishes.

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Marriage may help lower dementia risk
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Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
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Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
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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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