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Shopping purchases may help spot ovarian cancer
Shoppers' loyalty-card data could flag early symptoms linked to the cancer, UK researchers say.
Physiotherapists join NHS strike in one-day walkout
The strike across 30 services in England is the latest action by health staff in the pay dispute.
Dad's warning after girl, 14, dies from inhaling deodorant
Giorgia Green's parents want clearer product labelling to warn of the potential dangers.
Nitrous oxide: Ban on use and sale of laughing gas considered
Laws may be tightened on the sale and use of the drug, which can have damaging side effects to users.
Paramedics say people are getting ill because their homes are so cold
Ambulance crews say they are treating more people who are sick because they cannot afford to heat their home.
Parkinson's: Using exercise to turn the table on disease
Following his diagnosis Scott Hanley turned to physical activity and says he is now "symptom free".
University of East Anglia: 80-year-old baby-deaths mystery is solved
A University of East Anglia study finds the deaths were caused by a gene mutation which affects vitamin D metabolism.
Smear tests: GP waiting times putting women off cervical screening
Figures reveal 30% of women in England are not up to date with cervical screening.
Bangor University: Medical school to tackle doctor shortage
There are hopes students will stay in north Wales after their degree to ease a shortage of doctors.
NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter
Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

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