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What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

Fri May 31, 2024 03:45
What is the new vaping tax and when will it start?

The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping.

Fri May 31, 2024 03:45
How much do junior doctors really get paid?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

Fri May 31, 2024 03:45
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

Fri May 31, 2024 03:45
Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Fri May 31, 2024 03:45
How 175 British children were infected with HIV

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

Fri May 31, 2024 03:45

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