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Wes Streeting unveils first five NHS trusts to receive help in targeted recovery programme
All five organisations experience long patient waiting times and persistent financial troubles
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HealthBritain risks repeat of Covid mistakes as experts reject mask wearing and school closures for flu
Leading scientists have urged against a return to lockdown-era measures
HealthNHS shares 3 key signs that someone is having a heart attack in public awareness campaign
The new initiative offers guidance on how to react in an emergency
HealthScientists hail two everyday drugs helping obese patients match heart health of healthy-weight peers
The widespread prescription of cholesterol-reducing and antihypertensive drugs is helping millions achieve better cardiovascular health markers
HealthOrdering takeaway often may speed up biological ageing by months, study suggests
Blood samples of people who regularly order food deliveries show evidence of faster ageing in key organs
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Alastair Stewart: A challenging week on the health front underlines the importance of family
Alastair Stewart takes a nasty fall but his spirits are lifted by a long-awaited visit from family in this week's Living With Dementia
Scientists make 'exciting' discovery as supplement shows protective effect against brain decline in dementia
The supplement appears to reduce inflammatory markers in the brain
The dangerous mistakes AI is making when replying to patients on behalf of doctors
Researchers warn responses can include inaccurate medical advice and irrelevant information
Cholesterol supplement linked to rare but reversible eye damage at high doses, warns optician
Taking excessive amounts of vitamin B supplements carries unexpected risks for vision
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How to sleep better: Sleep expert names 'effective' fruit juice for better sleep
Tart cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin in nature
How to live longer: 'I'm a doctor - patients who fail this 10-second test have an 84% higher risk of dying in the next 7 years'
Disease prevention is key to longevity, but those with better grip strength also age more slowly, research shows.Two simple tests performed at home could reveal more about your longevity than you might expect, as scientists argue grip strength and balance as powerful indicators of how well we're age...
Mum died of incurable cancer so rare nurses had never heard of it
The brave mum-of-one asked medics not to reveal how long she had left
Three 'supposedly healthy' breakfast staples quietly pushing up your blood pressure
A nutritionist has revealed how the first meal of your day could be sabotaging your heart health
Top NHS doctor warns Britons are 'playing with fire' as common diet sends dementia risk soaring
The diet is based on the idea that by cutting carbohydrates, the body will burn fat for energy and result in weight loss
AstraZeneca admits its Covid vaccine causes rare side effect in astonishing U-turn
The pharmaceutical giant is currently facing a class action lawsuit over claims it's widely distributed Covid vaccine led to deaths and serious injuries