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Parents' heartbreak after 16-month-old son dies from common infection they mistook for a cold
A Sheffield couple who thought their son had nothing more than a cold have described the moment they learned a common infection had killed him in his sleep
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Meningitis outbreak: University of Surrey issues alert after student diagnosed with meningitis
Investigators have found no connection between this case and any prior infections
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Cancer breakthrough: Daily pill which can DOUBLE survival time of lung cancer patients to be made available on NHS
The pill 'offers the chance of precious additional years of life for hundreds of people', NHS bosses have said
Woman, 24, battling 'terminal' tumour reveals eye symptom that appeared out of nowhere - and lasted only '60 seconds'
The young patient wants to help others recognise warning signs they might otherwise dismiss
'Subtle' facial clues may signal high cholesterol as scientists warn millions don't know they've inherited the condition
The majority of people suffering from hypercholesterolemia may be completely unaware they have it, scientists have warned
Third British national has suspected hantavirus after deaths on Atlantic cruise ship
The British patient is currently on the remote island of Tristan da Cunha
How to sleep: The food group to eat at breakfast to help you get a good night's sleep - 'how you start your day matters!'
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'Computer says no!' Fears for older Britons as A&Es scrap receptionists for online check-in
'People will fall through the net in large numbers if this is rolled out,' one leading campaigner warned