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Pig kidneys keep patients alive long enough to get human kidneys for the first time
For the first time, genetically modified pig kidneys keep two kidney failure patients alive long enough to get human kidneys.
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England’s housing courts at breaking point as renters battle no-fault evictions
Courts said to be ‘overloaded’ as landlords sell properties and tenants with nowhere to go try to delay evictionsIt is a Wednesday afternoon
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Powerlifter wins golds despite endometriosis pain
Lhamo Weston says it's important to be open about competing with endometriosis
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As assisted dying bill returns to Commons, families recall loved ones’ battle to ‘go out on own terms’
Elise Burns and Keith Williams appeared in campaign filmed by Rankin this year – both were denied their wishes, but their relatives are pick
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BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
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Downside of Burnham’s devolution drive | Letter
Areas will remain excluded, and nothing is gained from making local government units larger and more anonymous, write Steve Leach and Colin
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Rejecting the new town in Enfield isn’t nimbyism | Letter
The risks of building on the green belt include increased flooding, loss of access to nature and high car-dependency, writes Kathrin Spinnle
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Parents of San Diego mosque gunman allege mental health facility ignored FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez about his concerning online comments days before the attack
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The Next Year Will Define Vaxcyte’s (PCVX) Vaccine Gamble
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Letitia James’ Times Square shooting probe draws GOP criticism over New York’s mental health crisis
Saritha Komatireddy proposes a new Office of Civil Commitment after the Times Square fatal stabbing, saying New York fails mentally ill peop
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Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
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Bangladesh measles outbreak kills 991 as nearly 20,000 cases confirmed
Bangladesh health authorities on Saturday reported four more child deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours,
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Mental health groups have ‘failed to acknowledge’ risk of violence, says Mind chief
Sector has avoided issue because of stigma fears, expert warns ahead of closure of Nottingham attacks inquiryMental health organisations hav
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Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has set up swimming sessions for stoma bag users.
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Rewriting the narrative: One man's journey through the new era of lung cancer care
Lung cancer is still the top cancer killer. But new developments are shifting what the future might hold for patients, as one man's cancer j
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Whatever happened to the floating schools of Bangladesh?
It was a light bulb moment: If monsoon rains keep kids from safely getting to school, let's create a floating school to pick them up! Bangla
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Chimpanzees used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia
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How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes
Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.
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Key moments in the Lindsay Clancy case: the 911 call, mental health care, mistrial
The judge has declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial
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Do you hate being middle-aged? NPR's Allison Aubrey wants to change that
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Allison Aubrey, health and science correspondent for NPR and the author of Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife
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'The health system in Nepal is not prepared for this'
That's the grim assessment from the ground in the wake of the catastrophic flooding, which damaged or destroyed 7 health facilities, interru
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Nepal flood waters have receded, but threats to physical and mental health are growing
Seven hospitals/health centers have been damaged in the floods, some completely wiped out. Medical workers are concerned about interrupted r
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Whatever happened to the U.S. campaign to ban child marriage?
The global effort to end child marriage is in the news. In the U.S., there's a new bill before Congress (but it's controversial). And the U.
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Could this radical idea transform social care in the UK? | Letters
Readers respond to Paul Sagar’s article suggesting a ‘Care First’ year for students in exchange for 50% off university feesI am sorry that D
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