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Progestogen-only pill breast cancer risk revealed
Women using this type of birth control have a slightly increased risk, a study finds.
Lung disease: 'For asthma to take her life was just unbelievable'
New research shows stark North-South divide in hospital admissions for lung disease across the UK.
Warnings against 'reckless' weight loss surgery abroad
Others have returned home with serious health issues following operations, BBC finds.
Dentists: 'Some children in Norfolk have never seen a toothbrush'
A dentist raises concerns about children's dental health as families struggle to find NHS dentists.
West Lane Hospital: Mental health care 'chaotic and unsafe'
Patients said they were mocked by staff and self-harm was allowed to continue, the report found.
Minimum pricing averts alcohol deaths, study claims
A new study suggests Scotland's minimum price per unit of alcohol has prevented deaths from heavy drinking.
Bruce Willis's wife speaks of her grief at his dementia on his 68th birthday
Emma Heming Willis discusses the impact her husband's dementia is having on the family.
Strike averted as nurses and midwives accept pay offer
Members of nursing and midwifery unions vote to accept the Scottish government's 6.5% pay deal.
East of England Ambulance Service: NF graffiti at HQ
A trust accused of institutional racism has said its initial investigation into the incident fell short.
Covid tests for China travellers to England ending
The pre-departure and voluntary arrival checks began in January after a spike in cases in China.

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