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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.

Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England

Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected.

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England

Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union

Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says.

Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

The test can find traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse, allowing treatment to start early, experts say.

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers