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UK heatwave: Four-day extreme heat warning for parts of UK
The Met Office says temperatures will be below July's record highs - but this heatwave will last longer.
Backlog of longest-wait patients slashed in England
Thousands waiting more than two years for scans, checks and surgery have finally been treated.
Camhs deaths expose child mental health unit pressures
Chelsea Mooney was 17 when she died in a Camhs unit last year, following a self-harm incident.
US doctor issues warning of many undiagnosed polio cases
The New York State medic says there could be hundreds, or even thousands, of infected people there.
Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage revealed by far-reaching BBC research
Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children.
NHS demands cannot wait for new prime minister, says health secretary
The health secretary says hospitals could face "very serious challenges" this autumn and winter.
Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,000
The PM wants payments to be made to survivors "as soon as possible", says Downing Street.
Archie Battersbee: No parent must go through this again - family
The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors.
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd: Stroke patients would rather go to England
A watchdog says staff are working "above and beyond" during a period of "unrelenting demand".
UK should move to one dose of HPV jab for teens
Two doses are now given but experts say one shot is enough to give protection against cervical cancer.

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