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Parkinson's blood test gives early-diagnosis hope

A simple blood test that can predict Parkinson's years before symptoms begin has been developed.

Parkinson's blood test gives early-diagnosis hope

More sick children go private as others face NHS waits

England's NHS trusts warn children are the “forgotten generation” in the race to cut waiting lists.

More sick children go private as others face NHS waits

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England

I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer

Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night.

I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer

'We weren’t willing to end hope for our little boy'

Grayson's mum describes the fight to secure long-term medication to help make his life comfortable.

'We weren’t willing to end hope for our little boy'

Acid reflux patient hails 'life-changing' implant

Danielle Harding experiences "amazing" results after suffering with severe acid reflux.

Acid reflux patient hails 'life-changing' implant

Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears

Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli.

Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears

'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'

Chloe Ward says she lost a decade of her life to alcohol but is now determined to stay sober.

'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Retailers are removing at least 56 types of sandwiches, wraps and salad from UK supermarket shelves.

Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

Balding at 16 and unable to look in the mirror

Poppie Davies wore a wig and talked about how isolated she felt with the condition.

Balding at 16 and unable to look in the mirror

Silent Men film asks why so many still struggle to open up

Scottish filmmaker Duncan Cowles set out to ask why men tend to bottle up their emotions.

Silent Men film asks why so many still struggle to open up

'Do not cry for me', says cancer campaigner in final post

Tributes are paid to Kate Rackham who helped set up the Fighting to be Heard charity after her diagnosis.

'Do not cry for me', says cancer campaigner in final post

England's hospital waiting lists rise to 7.57m

Jump in England comes after ministers claimed the NHS backlog had started to come down.

England's hospital waiting lists rise to 7.57m

Delays for cancer treatment becoming routine

A survey found the number of cancer centres experiencing severe delays had almost doubled in a year.

Delays for cancer treatment becoming routine

£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

The winning test rapidly detects whether bacteria are causing an infection and identifies the best antibiotics.

£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise

Eva 'doing really good' after spinal surgery

Eva Tennent's family were told her condition was inoperable following delays to her operation.

Eva 'doing really good' after spinal surgery

Strictly's Amy to tell cancer story in documentary

Dancer Amy Dowden was diagnosed after finding a lump on her breast the night before her honeymoon.

Strictly's Amy to tell cancer story in documentary

Tiger mosquitoes behind dengue fever rise in Europe

Concerning rise in dengue fever cases as climate change pushes mosquitoes further north, warn experts.

Tiger mosquitoes behind dengue fever rise in Europe

Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90

The Japanese scientist's work led to the creation of the life-saving drugs now used by millions.

Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90