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Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.
Sex drive boosted by hormone kisspeptin in trials
Brain scans show it can improve sexual desire, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings.
'A blood test saved my life' says young cancer patient
Research suggests many 18-24 year-olds do not know the five major things to look for.
Welsh NHS strikes: Most health unions suspend industrial action
Nurses, ambulance staff, midwives and physios are weighing up an extra 3% pay offer by ministers.
Folic acid in flour too low to prevent birth defects, scientists say
Current government proposals do not go far enough to help pregnant women, leading experts claim.
Ian Paterson: Further 1,500 patients to be recalled
Spire is contacting patients seen by jailed surgeon Ian Paterson between 1993 and the early 2000s.
Congleton mum's brain tumour detected week after baby born
Abi Naylor put migraines down to the stress of giving birth - but doctors found a 2.75in (7cm) tumour.
Cost of living: Man gives £10,000 to charity after seeing woman’s story on the BBC
Anne Vivian-Smith is disabled and struggles to pay her bills - her story prompted a generous donation from one reader.
Lucy Letby: Nurse sent card to grieving parents, jury told
Lucy Letby wrote a sympathy card to the parents of a baby she allegedly killed, her trial hears.
North East ambulance staff lacked critical medicines, CQC finds
A damning report on North East Ambulance Service highlights concerns over management of medicines.

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