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Mumps - is it the forgotten disease?25 May 2019 02:12Hippocrates described the classic signs centuries ago, so what else do we know about the ancient illness?
Menopause: what are the symptoms and why does it happen?26 May 2019 15:13Changes in hormones can have big effects on the body and how we behave.
NHS bans sale of energy drinks to under-16s in Scottish hospitals26 May 2019 01:11Shops in Scotland's hospitals will not be allowed to sell high-energy drinks to anyone under 16.
Whorlton Hall: Ten arrested over abuse allegations24 May 2019 14:36Ten workers are held over the alleged mistreatment of hospital patients following a BBC investigation.
'Cancer screening should be as easy as booking a flight'24 May 2019 13:21Text reminders and after-work appointments are recommended in a report on improving cancer screening.
Surgeons warn of serious hand injuries from dog leads and collars24 May 2019 01:19A Cornwall dog owner had the skin torn off her middle finger by a lead wound tightly round her hand.

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