‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s in my 50s’

John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition.

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Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms

The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils.

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Licence ban extended on London fertility clinic

Homerton Fertility Clinic will stay shut while the loss of at least 32 embryos is investigated.

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GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve

The CQC say the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England.

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Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose

The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says.

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How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV

The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments.

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Scientists work to make healthier white bread

The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food.

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