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Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.
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Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Free DIY home HIV tests offered in England
The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post.

Sex drive boosted by hormone kisspeptin in trials
Brain scans show it can improve sexual desire, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Re-open NHS pay talks, bosses plead as staff strike
It comes as the NHS in England is preparing for its biggest-ever round of industrial action this week.

Cancer as a young person: 'A blood test saved me'
Research suggests many 18-24 year-olds do not know the five major things to look for.

Canada experiments with decriminalising hard drugs
Small amounts of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl will be allowed in Vancouver and its surrounding province.

Scientists want higher folic acid levels in flour
Current government proposals do not go far enough to help pregnant women, leading experts claim.
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Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Free DIY home HIV tests offered in England
The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post.

Sex drive boosted by hormone kisspeptin in trials
Brain scans show it can improve sexual desire, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Re-open NHS pay talks, bosses plead as staff strike
It comes as the NHS in England is preparing for its biggest-ever round of industrial action this week.

Cancer as a young person: 'A blood test saved me'
Research suggests many 18-24 year-olds do not know the five major things to look for.

Canada experiments with decriminalising hard drugs
Small amounts of cocaine, heroin and fentanyl will be allowed in Vancouver and its surrounding province.

Scientists want higher folic acid levels in flour
Current government proposals do not go far enough to help pregnant women, leading experts claim.

Free DIY home HIV tests offered in England
The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post.

Sex drive boosted by hormone kisspeptin in trials
Brain scans show it can improve sexual desire, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Re-open NHS pay talks, bosses plead as staff strike
It comes as the NHS in England is preparing for its biggest-ever round of industrial action this week.
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