BRCA tests to be offered to Jewish people to detect cancer risk

NHS England says it wants to test 30,000 Jewish people over the next two years for faulty BRCA genes.

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Edenfield Centre: Vulnerable patients denied human rights - review

A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment.

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Record Dry January saved the average person £118

This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol.

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Skin cancer blood test trial 'possibly saved my life'

Doctors at The Christie in Manchester used a blood test to help decide on José Sotorrio's treatment.

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NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial

Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says.

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Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim warns of dangers

Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.

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Whistleblowers accuse NHS trust of avoidable baby deaths

Serious concerns are raised over maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

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