Campaigner Keith Cass died on Thursday night after his cancer spread to his bones.
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HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
All eight infants now have fully functioning immune systems after undergoing treatment, say experts.
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HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
All eight infants now have fully functioning immune systems after undergoing treatment, say experts.
Pig brains partially revived after death
The study could aid medical research and fuel debate about the difference between life and death.
A rasher of bacon 'ups cancer risk'
Eating even small amounts of red or processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer, study finds.
Breech baby scan 'would save lives'
A scan at 36 weeks could help spot tricky breech deliveries, when a baby's bottom or feet will emerge first.
Global measles cases quadruple - UN
The World Health Organization says the latest figures paint "an alarming picture".
Statins 'don't work well for one in two'
Fresh research questions the merit of the cholesterol-lowering pills taken by millions of Britons.
Sleep myths 'damaging your health'
US researchers have looked at the most common ones that we may fall for.
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HIV used to cure 'bubble boy' disease
All eight infants now have fully functioning immune systems after undergoing treatment, say experts.
Pig brains partially revived after death
The study could aid medical research and fuel debate about the difference between life and death.
A rasher of bacon 'ups cancer risk'
Eating even small amounts of red or processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer, study finds.
Breech baby scan 'would save lives'
A scan at 36 weeks could help spot tricky breech deliveries, when a baby's bottom or feet will emerge first.
Global measles cases quadruple - UN
The World Health Organization says the latest figures paint "an alarming picture".
Statins 'don't work well for one in two'
Fresh research questions the merit of the cholesterol-lowering pills taken by millions of Britons.
Sleep myths 'damaging your health'
US researchers have looked at the most common ones that we may fall for.
Pig brains partially revived after death
The study could aid medical research and fuel debate about the difference between life and death.
A rasher of bacon 'ups cancer risk'
Eating even small amounts of red or processed meat increases the risk of bowel cancer, study finds.
Breech baby scan 'would save lives'
A scan at 36 weeks could help spot tricky breech deliveries, when a baby's bottom or feet will emerge first.
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Men are getting botox injections to the skin around the testicles. Although it is sometimes done for medical or athletic reasons, men are also getting it for cosmetic purposes. Dr Alex James has carried out scrotox injections at his clinic and still gets requests for the procedure. He says it can make the scrotum look smoother, bigger and hang lower. (Photo: A hypodermic needle tip entering someone's skin Credit: STEVE HORRELL/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY)
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Read moreStates to support Jersey mental health charity
BBC Radio Jersey
Jersey's health minister hopes a new States contract with a mental health charity will help people who are most in need in the island.
My Voice works with people of all ages who are severely affected by mental illness.
The two-year contract will see the States fund the charity's services.
Deputy Richard Renouf says it's important to support the much-needed work they do.
Governments sometimes have to make very significant decisions, for example taking someone's liberty away because they're suffering from a mental health illness. Having an advocate is a legal requirement now and ensures that those people have help and support and can be represented in all the processes that their rights and wishes are considered."
The BBC newsreader tells of his guilt at using the toilets with an "invisible disability".
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