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Retiring NHS England boss says cancer treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’

Retiring NHS England boss says cancer treatment on ‘cusp of golden era’

Professor Sir Stephen Powis said he expects drugs harnessing the body’s immune system to fight the disease will bring ‘great advances in survival’.

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Read the White House Physician's Letter

Read the White House Physician's Letter

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Leaving the wheelchair on the dock to row the Connecticut River

Leaving the wheelchair on the dock to row the Connecticut River

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8 babies born using 3-parent IVF method to prevent fatal genetic disease

8 babies born using 3-parent IVF method to prevent fatal genetic disease

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Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

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US has wasted hundreds of thousands of vaccines meant for Africa, health officials there say

US has wasted hundreds of thousands of vaccines meant for Africa, health officials there say

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Here's what to know about chronic venous insufficiency

Here's what to know about chronic venous insufficiency

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White House says Trump has a common circulatory condition

White House says Trump has a common circulatory condition

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F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay

F.D.A. Approves Juul Vapes After Yearslong Delay

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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, White House says

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, White House says

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Prominent hospitals are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Prominent hospitals are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

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Doctors strikes: BMA and Streeting talks 'constructive'

Doctors strikes: BMA and Streeting talks 'constructive'

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Rep. Garcia of Long Beach asks RFK Jr. to explain targeting of HIV/AIDS funding for cuts

Rep. Garcia of Long Beach asks RFK Jr. to explain targeting of HIV/AIDS funding for cuts

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'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report

'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report

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Many American Indians put their faith in RFK Jr. They’re starting to lose it.

Many American Indians put their faith in RFK Jr. They’re starting to lose it.

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List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

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List of patients waiting longest for hospital treatment, by deprivation area

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NHS waiting lists: Working age people a growing proportion of those needing help

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NHS waiting lists: Working age people a growing proportion of those needing help

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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

Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld

Trump toughens fentanyl smuggling penalties but public health grants are withheld

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

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

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

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

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

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

Texas psychiatrist reveals mental health challenges facing flood disaster survivors

Texas psychiatrist reveals mental health challenges facing flood disaster survivors

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

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

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

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

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

Is there a healthy way to tan?

Is there a healthy way to tan?

Physician associates need new job title, says review

Physician associates need new job title, says review

Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

When a kiss can kill you…

When a kiss can kill you…

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

Alert to anyone who takes medication over major storage error

Alert to anyone who takes medication over major storage error

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

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’

Evening Standard

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