Almost half of cancer patients struggle to pay their bills, charity warns

According to 'truly distressing' study one in three of this group say their illness directly affects their money situation

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Most NHS workers 'are considering quitting over low pay and staff shortages'

UNISON survey finds 'chronic' understaffing is driving health employees to 'the very end of their tethers'

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International Coffee Day: Four reasons to have another cup of coffee

Systematic reviews of the research judge the current evidence as mostly in favour of drinking coffee (but some people will need to be cautious of the amount)

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The 5 red flags that suggest your doctor isn't as good as you want them to be

Here's what you want a medical professional to say... and what you don't

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Woman scarred by severe burns as a baby finds nurse who cared for her

'I would love to know her name and possibly get a chance to talk to her and meet her,' Ms Scarpinati wrote on Facebook

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Just one sugary drink can a day increases the risk of a heart attack by a third

As well as also increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by one quarter

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Scientists reveal relation between your weight, height, and the number of people you’ve had sex with

Very short men and underweight women reported notably fewer sexual partners than average 

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Womb transplants: 10 women get approval for breakthrough surgery to have children

More than 100 women have been identified as potential recipients of donor wombs

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Older people unlikely to reduce risk of breaking bones by increasing calcium intake, say new reviews

Research claims 'no evidence currently that increasing dietary calcium intake prevents fractures'

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John Caudwell: Phones 4u founder calls on Government to research Lyme disease

A week ago Mr Caudwell revealed he and four other members of his family had contracted the illness

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High blood pressure 'increases risk of diabetes by 60%'

The link between blood pressure and diabetes had previously been uncertain High blood pressure can be prevented by eating healthily and not drinking too much alcohol

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Car smoking ban: Is the law intruding into citizens' private space?

Tomorrow, smoking in cars with children present will be banned. Cigarette-free trains and planes are the norm, but automobiles? Better get used to it, says Jeremy Laurance

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Healthcare workers hit out at executive's payoff as doctors face pay cut

David Flory received £410,000 alongside his £235,000 salary after stepping down as chief executive of the TDA

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How food choices are influenced by forces out of our control

The average person makes over 200 food-related decisions each day - but environmental forces can cause us to overeat by taking advantage of biological, psychological, and social and economic vulnerabilities

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Expert explains why we 'jump' as we're falling asleep

The movement, called hypnic myoclonia, occurs when you are stressed or tired

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Planned Parenthood 'proud' of provision of tissue from aborted foetuses for research

The head of the organisation that provides healthcare to women appeared on Capitol Hill

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World Heart Day: Heart health linked to occupation, Bupa study finds

'The age on your birth certificate may say one thing, but your heart age could be saying something quite different'

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Junior doctors protest "unsafe and unfair" contract changes in Downing Street

Young medics took to Westminster last night calling for a halt to controversial contract changes. 

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Martin Shkreli: The drugs industry claim the CEO who raised drug prices is the exception - he isn't

The major pharmaceutical and biotech industry groups have portrayed Shkreli's actions as totally repugnant and the work of just one company - here's why that is wrong

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St Ninians Primary’s Daily Mile program proves a hit in tackling childhood obesity

Head teacher receives Teacher of the Year award at Pride of Britain Awards as her new initiative begins to receive national and international attention

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People with mental health issues should run their own services more, says NHS head

Helen Birtwhistle said service users were best placed to tell health service bosses where improvements needed to be made

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Woman's Facebook rant against people who ask women when they will have children goes viral

Emily Bingham's rant was prompted by a friend who struggled for a year to have her first child with fertility treatment

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Jeremy Hunt to hold talks with BMA in last-ditch attempt to avert junior doctors' strike

Threat of industrial action over Government proposals which could cause pay cuts Doctors warn new contract will lead to them being over-worked and put patient care at risk

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Railway suicides: How a caring new style of policing is helping to save lives

Hundreds of people kill themselves on Britain's rail tracks each year. But training officers to identify and approach those in danger is helping to save people. Lizzie Presser reports.

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What happens to your body when it doesn’t get enough calcium?

Rickets was a common problem in the Victorian days, but the condition could be on the rise again

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Intelligent people's brains wired differently to those with fewer intellectual abilities, says study

Scientists claim to have found a correlation between how well wired-up some individuals were to their cognitive abilities and general success in life

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Believing in unlimited willpower leads to happier lives, according to research

Belief in personal determination helps 'progress towards meaninful goals'

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Scientists discover why some smokers never develop lung disease

The study of 50,000 people showed that "good genes" protect some heavy smokers from the effects of their nicotine habit

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Women who have never had sex give 'virgin birth' through IVF, say doctors

25 British women have sought IVF to have a baby in the past five years

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Endometriosis: 'Scandal' of lack of research into disease that affects one in 10 women

Because it is often not diagnosed for years, it can lead to depression, marital and work problems

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Quinoa is king in Shropshire: The ancient Andean staple of the Incas has a new home

For generations the Jones family had turned the soil around their home in North Shropshire, supplying wheat to an increasingly tough market. A living linked to global price fluctuations and the whims of the weather, and a crop that could only be a commodity. When young Stephen enrolled at agricultural college as a bright 18-year-old, not certain if or how to take on the mantle, he was hungry for more.

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The vegetables that 'could be making people overweight'

Certain vegetables could in fact be making people overweight, a new study has shown.

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Indian restaurant writes 'white ppl' on customer's receipt after he orders mild curry

An Indian restaurant in west London has apologised to a customer for marking his receipt with the words “white ppl” after he requested a mild curry.

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New NHS junior doctor contract would discriminate against women, senior medics warn

The Government’s new contract for junior doctors would discriminate against women, discouraging them from entering the profession and penalising any doctor who takes time off to raise a family, senior medics have warned.

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Girl 'turns yellow' after drinking three cups of green tea a day

A girl who drank three cups of green tea a day in a bid to lose weight ended up becoming jaundiced and suffering from an inflamed liver.

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US pharmaceuticals company suing Canadian government to stop it reducing cost of life-saving drug

A US pharmaceuticals company is taking the Canadian government to court to stop it trying to reduce the cost of a life-saving drug.

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Mother warns parents not to let strangers kiss babies after her daughter is almost killed by cold sore virus

A mother has warned of the dangers of babies getting cold sores after her daughter contracted the virus and nearly died.

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Orthorexia Nervosa: Is there a test I can take to see if I have the 'healthy eating disorder'?

There are two answers to this question: yes and no. Yes, because there is a simple 10-item questionnaire that can indicate whether your healthy eating has turned into an unhealthy obsession. No, because Orthorexia Nervosa is not a clinically recognised eating disorder and there are no accepted diagnostic criteria.

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Traction Alopecia: The hairstyles which can cause hair loss

Traction alopecia is the hair loss that occurs after persistent gentle pulling on the roots over several hours or days. 

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Man buns are making young men go bald, say experts

Your man bun, darling though it is, might be causing something called traction alopecia.

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Health apps approved by NHS 'may put users at risk of identity theft'

Health apps accredited by the NHS may not be adequately protecting personal information from hackers, a university study has claimed.

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NHS unveils 'hospital chains' scheme in bid to secure the future of small, local clinics

The NHS will secure the future of small local hospitals by placing them in “hospital chains” led by some of the country’s leading medical institutions.

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Certain vegetables 'could be making people overweight'

Certain vegetables could in fact be making people overweight, a new study has shown.

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Mothers are sharing their stories about 'rainbow babies' - and spreading awareness about miscarriages

Mothers from all over the world are sharing pictures of their 'rainbow babies' - and spreading awareness of the often unspoken pain that follows a miscarriage.

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The six leading theories on why we dream

The science of dreaming has still not been fully explained. There are however a number of theories into why we drift off into a dream world:

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What really happens to your body an hour after eating a Big Mac? Expert debunks claims

An expert has debunked a series of claims about the processes your body goes through an hour after eating a Big Mac burger.

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Man paralysed in both legs helped to walk again thanks to electrodes in his knees

A man paralysed in both legs from the waist down has been able to walk again with the help of a device worn on his scalp that collected electrical activity in his brain and sent the signals to his knees.

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Cancer patients denied best medicines because drug firms charge more in Britain

People with cancer are not being given the best medicines because some drug companies charge far more in the UK than in other countries, according to a report.

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NHS: Controversial new doctor contract could put care of news mothers and babies at risk, leading medics warn

The controversial new junior doctor contract could put the care of new mothers and babies at risk, leading medics have said.

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FGM: More than a thousand women and girls suffered genital mutilation in a space of three months, say NHS

More than a thousand women and girls were discovered to have suffered genital mutilation in just three months this year, NHS figures show. These included nine victims under the age of 18.

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Portion sizes for young children: how much should a toddler be eating?

Many parents worry that their toddler is not eating enough and most expect them to eat more than they need. However eating more than is needed leads to them being overweight and obese. The UK is facing a health crisis related to obesity and 22 per cent of children starting school are either overweight or obese.

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Pendle in Lancashire tops list of five most anxious places to live in the UK

Pendle in Lancashire has been named the most anxious place to live in the UK, while people living in Fermanagh and Omagh in Northern Ireland have been found to be the happiest.

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The science of vision: How do our eyes see?

The structure of the human eye is so complex that it’s hard to believe that it’s not the product of intelligent design, but by looking at the eyes of other animals, scientists have shown that it evolved very gradually from a simple light-dark sensor over the course of around 100 million years. It functions in a very similar way to a camera, with an opening through which the light enters, a lens for focusing and a light-sensitive membrane at the back.

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Home care visits must last longer, watchdog says

Home care workers must be given enough time to spend with elderly and disabled people and must have enough travelling time between appointments, a health watchdog has said.

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Hilary Clinton joins outrage at hedge fund investor Martin Shkreli's 5,000% HIV drug price hike

Martin Shkreli is not receiving visitors. At the midtown New York building where the 32-year-old – who this week ranks among the world’s least popular entrepreneurs – has his office on the 39th floor, security is tight. 

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Commonwealth Games in Glasgow fail to inspire more people to exercise

Last year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has had virtually no impact on the amount of physical activity undertaken by people in Scotland, according to newly-published figures published.

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