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Men being over-treated for prostate cancer, says charity12 Aug 2025 11:43More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.
Knee implant used by NHS known for years to be faulty12 Aug 2025 06:00Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.
Cats develop dementia in a similar way to humans12 Aug 2025 13:46Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.
Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?11 Aug 2025 06:00Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin? 10 Aug 2025 00:37The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.
Plan to boost jobs for newly qualified nurses and midwives11 Aug 2025 00:42The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.

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