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BBC Health

Prostate overtakes breast as 'most common cancer'
Experts say more men are getting tested, which explains the rise in diagnoses in England.
China coronavirus spread is accelerating, Xi Jinping warns
China's president tells a high-level meeting that the country faces a "grave situation".
Woman died after being told smear test was 'normal'
Julie O'Connor, 49, died from cervical cancer after being given the all-clear by doctors.
NHS staff urged to help service tackle climate change
Staff are encouraged to drive to work less and bring in reusable cups and bottles as part of NHS climate plans.
Coronavirus: Airlift for Britons trapped in China 'under review'
The UK government says a total of 52 tests have proved negative for the new strain of coronavirus.
Calls for 'virginity repair' surgery to be banned
Women are being shamed into the procedure out of fear of being outcast or even killed.
Addenbrooke's nurse assault left intensive care patient 'in agony'
Grzegorz Wawrzynczak smacked the man on the legs and was later cautioned by the police.
Nut allergy girl's fear over Emerade adrenalin pen failure
Amber Sheppard relies on a brand of adrenalin pen that has been recalled because of faults.
Baby Harry Richford's Margate hospital death 'wholly avoidable'
Harry Richford was born in an operating theatre "full of panicking people", an inquest is told.
Coronavirus: How worried should we be?
Hundreds of people people have been infected with a newly-discovered virus.

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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
"Gut bacteria 'boost' cancer therapy," BBC News reports. The news comes from research into whether people...
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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