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People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors

UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe.

Wed May 15, 2024 05:27
More hospitals leaving patients in corridors to free up ambulances

A new policy sees people treated in NHS hospital corridors as admissions outstrip beds.

Wed May 15, 2024 05:27
Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

Using a lower cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

Wed May 15, 2024 04:27
Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

Wed May 15, 2024 04:27
Brazilian butt lift firms banned after woman in hospital

The woman required emergency hospital treatment following the procedure in a hotel function room.

Tue May 14, 2024 20:35
Teenager used pills for illegal abortion, court hears

Sophie Harvey, of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy.

Tue May 14, 2024 20:35

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