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New hope for children with severe epilepsy
Researchers says millions of people globally could be carriers of the faulty gene behind the disorder.
Man fears stroke or heart attack due to aspirin shortage
David Slater, 72, says ministers need to step up and sort out issues with the medication.
'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.
'I nearly broke trying to help my partner with addiction issues'
Claire Harkin believes the experiences of people who are supporting loved ones with an addiction can be overlooked.
Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW.
Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
People sharing pictures and accounts on socials of red, inflamed skin have triggered the first UK research into TSW.
Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
Pupil art sessions 'bring joy' to hospice
The Hospice in the Weald in Pembury runs the sessions for people with life-limiting conditions.
Ultrasound delays putting pregnant women and cancer patients at risk, sonographers say
Demand for ultrasound has increased but too few people are being trained for the job, sonographers warn.
Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
Are UK students at risk of more deadly meningitis outbreaks?
The worst seems to be over, but questions remain about why this happened and whether it could happen again.
Is screen time always bad and how do I manage it?
How do you manage screen time, does it have a bad impact and what steps can you take to mitigate the problem?
Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told
New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
Screen time for under-fives should be limited to one hour a day, parents told
New government guidance also suggests children under-two should not be watching screens alone.
Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case
After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life.
Our daughter battled Meningitis B despite being vaccinated in 'very rare' case
After Noa-Rose became critically ill, the four-year-old spent two weeks fighting for her life.
Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France
Jersey's wellbeing score is below UK and France in survey of data from 41 countries.
Doctors announce six-day strike in England as talks break down
The walkout over jobs and pay is one of the longest yet in the dispute, and will begin on 7 April in England.
'I froze my eggs because I was born without a womb'
Betty Mukherjee talks to Naga Munchetty about living with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.
'I froze my eggs because I was born without a womb'
Betty Mukherjee talks to Naga Munchetty about living with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome.
