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Hundreds of cystic fibrosis patients become eligible for ‘life-changing’ therapy

Hundreds of cystic fibrosis patients become eligible for ‘life-changing’ therapy

Some people with the rarest forms of the disease have been unable to access the latest medicines.

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Under-sevens should not drink ‘slushies’, food safety watchdog warns

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Under-sevens should not drink ‘slushies’, food safety watchdog warns

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Experts reveal 5-step approach to a healthier gut and stronger immunity

Experts reveal 5-step approach to a healthier gut and stronger immunity

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Opticians 'could predict heart attacks and strokes' during routine eye scans

Opticians 'could predict heart attacks and strokes' during routine eye scans

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White House says U.S. fentanyl overdose programs will be funded 'in increments'

White House says U.S. fentanyl overdose programs will be funded 'in increments'

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Clawing back foreign aid is tied to 'waste, fraud and abuse.' What's the evidence?

Clawing back foreign aid is tied to 'waste, fraud and abuse.' What's the evidence?

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Alzheimer's prevention, rare disorders and the truth about Biden's doctor

Alzheimer's prevention, rare disorders and the truth about Biden's doctor

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Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

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Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease

Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease

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Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

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How a third parent's DNA can prevent an inherited disease

How a third parent's DNA can prevent an inherited disease

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In a state with high maternal mortality, a woman fights to open a birth center

In a state with high maternal mortality, a woman fights to open a birth center

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Mayo Clinic medical residents' training includes improv classes to improve patient relationships

Mayo Clinic medical residents' training includes improv classes to improve patient relationships

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Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld

Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld

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Four people dead in Florida from flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters

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Eating these common foods could reduce Alzheimer's risk, experts say

Eating these common foods could reduce Alzheimer's risk, experts say

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Physician associates should ‘never be used to replace doctors’ – Streeting

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Physician associates should ‘never be used to replace doctors’ – Streeting

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Texas psychiatrist reveals mental health challenges facing flood disaster survivors

Texas psychiatrist reveals mental health challenges facing flood disaster survivors

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RFK Jr.’s embrace of psychedelic therapy sparks mixed feelings from field experts

RFK Jr.’s embrace of psychedelic therapy sparks mixed feelings from field experts

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Secrets of ageless Brad Pitt's 'facelift' shared by top plastic surgeons

Secrets of ageless Brad Pitt's 'facelift' shared by top plastic surgeons

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Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests

Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger puberty early, study suggests

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Mother-of-one, 27, crippled by her 36K breasts forced to pay for own reduction op after the NHS refused

Mother-of-one, 27, crippled by her 36K breasts forced to pay for own reduction op after the NHS refused

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Is there a healthy way to tan?

Is there a healthy way to tan?

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Physician associates need new job title, says review

Physician associates need new job title, says review

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Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

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On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages

On super hot days, this insurance plan pays out cash for lost wages

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Urgent plea to Londoners with rare B-negative blood type to donate as NHS supplies 'worrying low'

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Urgent plea to Londoners with rare B-negative blood type to donate as NHS supplies 'worrying low'

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Queen praises ‘wonderful’ children’s hospices on anniversary visit

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Queen praises ‘wonderful’ children’s hospices on anniversary visit

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'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults

'Western diet' blamed for growing risk of GI cancers among young adults

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Will RFK Jr.'s push for psychedelic therapy help or hamper the emerging field?

Will RFK Jr.'s push for psychedelic therapy help or hamper the emerging field?

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Canadians with Down syndrome live until 60 on average, study finds

Canadians with Down syndrome live until 60 on average, study finds

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When a kiss can kill you…

When a kiss can kill you…

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FIFA may need to rethink World Cup calendar due to climate change: experts

FIFA may need to rethink World Cup calendar due to climate change: experts

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Alert to anyone who takes medication over major storage error

Alert to anyone who takes medication over major storage error

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Even healthy brains decline with age. Here's what you can do

The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests

The key to living longer could be tied to a surprising substance, study suggests

Physician associates ‘should be banned from seeing patients without review’

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Physician associates ‘should be banned from seeing patients without review’

Four times more efficient than walking - and this summer is the perfect time to try it

Four times more efficient than walking - and this summer is the perfect time to try it

Student overcomes severe spinal injury to graduate with first class degree

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Student overcomes severe spinal injury to graduate with first class degree

Physician associates ‘should be banned from seeing patients without review’

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Physician associates ‘should be banned from seeing patients without review’

How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic

How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic

Americans' medical debt can stay in credit reports, judge rules. What does that mean?

Americans' medical debt can stay in credit reports, judge rules. What does that mean?

'Coffee enema' social media trend sparks health concerns among doctors

'Coffee enema' social media trend sparks health concerns among doctors

Another salami brand added to recall linked to salmonella infections

H.H.S. Finalizes Thousands of Layoffs After Supreme Court Decision

H.H.S. Finalizes Thousands of Layoffs After Supreme Court Decision

Trump's NIH Pick Co-Founded New Journal

Trump's NIH Pick Co-Founded New Journal

Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Trump Administration Will Limit Medicare Spending on Pricey Bandages

Trump Administration Will Limit Medicare Spending on Pricey Bandages

Trump Official Accused PEPFAR of Funding Abortions in Russia. It Wasn’t True.

Trump Official Accused PEPFAR of Funding Abortions in Russia. It Wasn’t True.

Over 14M children estimated not to have received single vaccine in 2024: UN

Over 14M children estimated not to have received single vaccine in 2024: UN

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

New study could help reduce number of sports-related head injuries - and deaths from catastrophic impacts

New study could help reduce number of sports-related head injuries - and deaths from catastrophic impacts

New wellness fad sees people drinking BROCCOLI juice-does it really have the power to fight off cancer?

New wellness fad sees people drinking BROCCOLI juice-does it really have the power to fight off cancer?

Doctors told me 'young women have lumpy boobs'-in fact, it was aggressive cancer

Doctors told me 'young women have lumpy boobs'-in fact, it was aggressive cancer

Weight loss jabs linked to lower dementia and stroke risk

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Weight loss jabs linked to lower dementia and stroke risk

New weekly injection for Parkinson's could replace daily pill for millions, study suggests

New weekly injection for Parkinson's could replace daily pill for millions, study suggests

Fiona Phillips' husband reveals the ONE thing you should never say to someone with Alzheimer's

Fiona Phillips' husband reveals the ONE thing you should never say to someone with Alzheimer's

Many UTI hospital admissions could be prevented, according to experts

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Many UTI hospital admissions could be prevented, according to experts

Canadians face air quality, heat warnings as some stuck indoors from both

Canadians face air quality, heat warnings as some stuck indoors from both

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A million veterans gave DNA for medical research. Now the data is in limbo

A million veterans gave DNA for medical research. Now the data is in limbo