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More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.
'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
Clinical significance of inter-assay discrepancies in serum CA19-9 values: A comparison between CLIA and ECLIA
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundSerum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) is widely used in the management of pancreatic diseases, but results often vary across immunoassay platforms. This study sought to describe how the values obtained by chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) ...
BackgroundSerum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) is widely used in the management of pancreatic diseases, but results often vary across immunoassay platforms. This study sought to describe how the values obtained by chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA) ...
UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.
Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
'Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift'
Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday.
Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Mums 'left to get on with it' after C-sections
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Public opposed to disability benefit cuts, major survey suggests
Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.
Mum 'lost trust' in surgeon review hospital
One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous".
New mums 'left to get on with it' as C-section numbers hit record high
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
As well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32
Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
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American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
