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He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

A few years ago, "A" experienced a psychotic episode. His boss made a decision that saved his life.

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Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs

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GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests

GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests

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Judge overturns Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

Judge overturns Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

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Daily 'gastric bypass pill' could help patients avoid weight-loss surgery

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Gastric bypass in a pill could become 'go-to drug for weight management', inventors claim

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FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists

FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists

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FDA moves to ban popular supplements over fears they cause BRAIN DAMAGE

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'Golden age' weight-loss pill that mimics gastric bypass op is hailed a 'miracle' - and said to be better than fat jabs

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Common aging symptom could worsen loneliness in seniors

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FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications

FDA warns seniors to avoid this vaccine after deadly complications

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Trump admin cancels layoffs for some health workers ahead of Kennedy hearing

Trump admin cancels layoffs for some health workers ahead of Kennedy hearing

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RFK Jr. set to face the senator who grilled him

RFK Jr. set to face the senator who grilled him

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Trump administration's universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

Trump administration's universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

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He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

He was experiencing psychosis. Then, his boss made a decision that saved his life

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What the ‘Small Nodule’ Found on Biden’s Prostate Could Mean for a Man’s Health

What the ‘Small Nodule’ Found on Biden’s Prostate Could Mean for a Man’s Health

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We're two couples who share each other's wives and husbands... here's how our foursome pairs off

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How every MSP voted in the assisted dying debate

How every MSP voted in the assisted dying debate

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What happens next for Scotland’s assisted dying Bill?

What happens next for Scotland’s assisted dying Bill?

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From having sex to eating an omelette, eight cheap and easy ways to beat stress for good

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Trump’s Focus on Punishing Drug Dealers May Hurt Drug Users Trying to Quit

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DC man suffers terrifying rare bleeding disorder after Covid vaccine booster

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MSPs back assisted dying Bill in landmark Holyrood vote

MSPs back assisted dying Bill in landmark Holyrood vote

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

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RFK Jr. got rid of an 'alphabet soup' of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say

RFK Jr. got rid of an 'alphabet soup' of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say

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FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids' teeth

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids' teeth

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'Frustration is a huge part of my life with ADHD'

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Favourite Brit nicknames for their body parts revealed – is yours on the list?

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UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year

UnitedHealth Group abruptly replaces CEO Andrew Witty, deepening a terrible year

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Patients reveal disturbing sexual fantasies caused by common medical practice carried out on 40m a year

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The terrifying truth about dying while exercising - and why even seemingly fit and healthy people could be at risk

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Flesh-eating New World Screwworm could pose health risks to cattle, humans

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Breast cancer gene families given hope by drug trial

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The 16 common drugs in your medicine cabinet that increase your risk of agonising sunburn revealed

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Trans tribunal nurse welcomes Supreme Court judgment on biological sex

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The one phrase that will make your doctor realise there’s something seriously wrong

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Guthrie has long wanted to overhaul Medicaid. Now he has to sell members on a compromise

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Live: MSPs debate new assisted dying law for Scotland

Live: MSPs debate new assisted dying law for Scotland

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Experts warn Congress cuts to addiction funding will mean more overdose deaths

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'Highly regarded' Scottish company ceases trading with vast bulk of jobs lost

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Donald Macaskill: Behind the rhetoric, it is lives — not numbers — that should matter

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Warning care services in swathes of Scotland at risk under Labour immigration plan

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Kevin McKenna: Fake liberals wage war on Scotland's poorest and most vulnerable folk

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