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Court rules Archie Battersbee life-support can end
A judge says continuing treatment for the brain-damaged 12-year-old is "futile".
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One in 20 has Covid in the UK
Every nation of the UK has seen cases rise yet again, latest figures show.
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Heatwave: Met Office issues red extreme heat warning
It is the first time this highest warning has been issued and comes as temperatures could hit 40C (104F).
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UK skin cancer deaths higher in men than women
There are about 1,400 deaths a year from melanoma in men, compared to 980 in women, says Cancer Research UK.
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Periods: Company offers staff time off and flexible working
When Megan Thompson feels unwell, her employer gives her flexibility to take time out or time off.
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Ambulance services branded on brink of collapse
BBC Newsnight spends 12 hours at six hospitals with the longest delays handing over patients. to A&E.
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Belfast Trust: Refrigeration issues cause loss of blood stocks
The loss comes as the Blood Transfusion service calls on eligible donors to come forward to donate.
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Norfolk and Norwich Hospital unable to discharge 180 patients
A senior nurse says it has many patients who cannot leave because of a lack of support at home.
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Wynter Andrews: Hospital trust to be prosecuted over baby's death
Nottingham Coroner's Court hears Wynter Andrews's death was "a clear and obvious case of neglect".
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Covid: Sore throat now top symptom that could be the virus
That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid.
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Pressure on NHS emergency services getting worse in England
Patients are waiting longer for ambulances and many staff are off sick with Covid.
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Turkey teeth: Are cut-price reality TV teeth worth it?
UK dentists are treating patients with complications after travelling abroad for cheap crowns.
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Mental health: 'Being in a mother and baby unit saved my life'
After the birth of her first child Kerry Nash became "completely consumed" by depression.
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Southampton General Hospital says 12-hour waits for emergency patients
Southampton General Hospital's deputy chief medical officer says the situation has become "extreme".
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Extreme weather warning extended to Tuesday
Temperatures are set to peak on Monday, with highs of 36C forecast for parts of south-east England.
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Covid booster: Who can get the fourth jab and how do you book it?
More should be done to reach the millions who are still not vaccinated against Covid, MPs say.
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Protect children from illegal vapes, doctors say
Disposable vapes containing high levels of nicotine are flooding the market, the BBC has been told.
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Covid: 3m adults still unvaccinated in England
Some are vulnerable people who could get extremely sick if they were to catch Covid, warn experts.
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School mindfulness lessons don't work for teenagers
The approach doesn't build resilience or improve pupils' mental wellbeing, a major UK study finds.
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Menopause: specialists needed to reduce contradictory advice
Women say they get conflicting medical advice on the menopause and every health board should have a specialist.
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