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Depressed? The places not to live if you need help
NHS talking therapy service is failing patients in one in seven areas of England, BBC analysis shows.
Doctors 'need to start early conversation with patients about dying'
They shouldn't shy away when patients want to talk about the end of their lives, a report says.
Flu vaccine delays for NI over-65s
Manufacturing constraints mean some jabs won't be available until late November, says chief medical officer.
End of life care: How to talk about dying to someone who is dying
People with terminal illnesses share their experiences of talking about death.
Children with problems or problem children?
How do we know if children are misbehaving or mentally ill?
EpiPen shortage: Chemists told to quiz parents on children's need
The guidance from NHS England relates to devices for children who weigh less than 25kg (four stone).
Baby box safety doubts raised by experts
They say babies should only sleep in them temporarily, with cots and Moses baskets thought to be safer.
Length of ring and index fingers 'linked to sexuality'
Women whose left index and ring fingers are different lengths are more likely to be lesbians, a study suggests.
Wakefield's Pinderfields Hospital smokers shamed via loudspeaker
Hospital users are encouraged to activate the announcements when they see someone smoking on site.
'Miracle' baby whose heart stopped for 22 minutes turns one
Doctors say Lacey's recovery is remarkable and defies the odds - and she should live a normal life.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

NHS Choices
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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
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Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...

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