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'Suicide' gene therapy kills cancer

A new gene therapy technique is able to genetically modify prostate cancer cells so that a patient's body attacks and kills them, US scientists have discovered.

12 December 2015
From the section Health

Future for adult social care 'bleak'

The future of adult social care services in England "looks bleak", despite government attempts to protect budgets, a think tank warns.

12 December 2015
From the section UK
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Obesity 'women's biggest health threat'

Obesity is the biggest threat to women's health and must be tackled as a national priority, England's chief medical officer warns.

11 December 2015
From the section Health
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NHS chief apologises after deaths

11 December 2015
From the section Health

Fertility boost in child cancer cases

11 December 2015
From the section Health

Health regulator not effective, say MPs

11 December 2015
From the section Health

HIV man jailed for infecting women

11 December 2015
From the section Bristol

Being sad or stressed 'will not kill'

10 December 2015
From the section Health
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NHS failure to probe deaths 'shocking'

10 December 2015
From the section Health

NHS discharge delays hit record levels

10 December 2015
From the section Health

Court battle over plain tobacco packets

10 December 2015
From the section UK

NHS 'failed to investigate deaths'

10 December 2015
From the section Health

The NHS in Winter

In-depth look at how the NHS is coping

Nick Triggle: The lost beds problem

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How a hospital can grind to a halt

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Why hospitals are under so much pressure

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What can humans learn from hibernating lemurs?

13 December 2015
From the section Health

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NI gay blood ban likely to be lifted

11 December 2015
From the section Northern Ireland

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'Quick fix' diet pills warning

12 December 2015
From the section Health

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Women's obesity warning 'is scare tactics'

11 December 2015
From the section Health

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Pregnant mother's 'horrifying' choice

10 December 2015
From the section Health

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'More beds needed to ease pressure on hospitals'

10 December 2015
From the section Health

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Amputated leg contest raises £1.5k

7 December 2015
From the section Bristol

Ham tradition hit by cancer report

7 December 2015

Features & Analysis

You can run....

but you can't hide from a Cuban doctor

13 December 2015
From the section Health

Fighting fat

Five ways women can lose weight and prevent obesity

11 December 2015
From the section Health

Rare meat

The risk of antibiotic-resistant infections from eating undercooked meat

8 December 2015
From the section Health

Sex talk

The role of dating apps in adolescent HIV rise

6 December 2015
From the section Health

'Bank of hope'

How a suicidal man used his experience to help others

5 December 2015
From the section Health

Fighting fistula

One woman’s recovery from a pregnancy nightmare

10 December 2015
From the section Asia

Cost of care

Vital care services 'remain at risk'

9 December 2015
From the section Health

How the care system works across the UK

22 July 2015
From the section Health

Care in the UK: The costs you face

28 July 2015
From the section Health

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