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Switch to vaping 'helps smokers' hearts'
A month-long study on smokers suggests vaping could reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Severe allergic reactions rise in children in England over past five years
The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died in 2016, call the increase "deeply alarming".
Abusive note left on ambulance in Southend
The ambulance service said the person who left the message should "remember crews are there to save lives".
Worcester University student in meningitis warning after collapse
Matthew Griffin, 21, thought he would be able to sleep off his symptoms after feeling unwell.
Hospital waiting times at worst-ever level
Record numbers in England are on hospital waiting lists, while A&E delays highest since target introduced.
Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'
Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says.
Flu vaccine delay for schoolchildren across Scotland
A UK-wide shortage of the nasal spray is leading to delays in school flu programmes across Scotland.
General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS
The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.
Northern Ireland's nurses set for December strike
Nurses will hold a 12-hour strike on 18 December, with more action planned before the new year.
Ebola vaccine approved as second jab trialled
A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Marriage may help lower dementia risk
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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
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