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David Cullen, left, with optician Mark Gunn (Specsavers/PA)
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Man thanks optician after artery blockage detected in first eye test in 40 years

David Cullen underwent successful surgery within days of his appointment at Specsavers after experiencing what he thought was a minor issue.
Mavacamten, which is yet to be licenced in the UK, has been recommended to the NHS by Nice to treat a chronic heart condition (Anthony Devlin/PA)
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Innovative heart condition drug recommended for NHS patients

Mavacamten would be used to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with about 7,000 people expected to benefit.
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What is HMPV? Doctors warn of little-known virus

Doctors worry that HMPV, a virus that is on the rise and shares symptoms with the flu and colitis, is not widely known by the public

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NHS staff lose half a million working days to mental health in a month

Health experts warn workforce ‘much sicker than before pandemic’ as figures lay bare pressure on staff

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Abortion service bosses ‘out of touch’ with frontline staff

Inspectors visited the charity’s administrative headquarters in Warwickshire over two days in February 2023 to review its leadership and governance.
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What is endometriosis? Treatment breakthrough made by researchers

Celebrities including Bindi Irwin, Alexa Chung, Lena Dunham, and Chrissy Teigen suffer from the condition

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Liver dialysis device ‘safe and effective for treating liver failure’

The DIALIVE device could be approved for clinical use within the next three years

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Smoking ‘kills one person every hour in London’

Charity estimates that tobacco causes more than 4,300 cancer deaths each year in the capital

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Michael Palin to feature in new exhibition celebrating 75 years of NHS charities

The series is led by renowned artist Rankin and NHS Charities Together, the national charity caring for the NHS.
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Magic mushrooms compound ‘could treat depression in cancer patients’

Largest ever trial of psilocybin offers hope of treatment to cancer patients with major depressive disorder

Health

What is measles? Vaccine, rash, and symptoms as UK sees rising cases

As of May 2023, the UK had recorded 49 cases of measles, with most cases found in London

Tech

Elon Musk says his Neuralink brain chips are approved for human trials

Patients have been able to register their interest to enroll in tests since earlier in the year

Health

Andy Murray urges people to take part in parkrun to mark NHS’s 75th birthday

Tens of thousands of people from across the UK are expected to take part in the parkrun on Saturday July 8 and the junior parkrun on Sunday July 9.
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Victory for campaigners as new Whipps Cross hospital to be built

New facility to be built after MPs and local residents raised concerns over ‘dilapidated’ Leytonstone hospital

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National Brain Appeal scoops award at Chelsea Flower Show

Actor Stephen Graham was among famous visitors to charity’s ‘Rare Space’ feature at the event

London

Government ditches pledge to rebuild St Mary’s Hospital by 2030

Trust warns ‘healthcare of hundreds of thousands’ of Londoners could be at risk after Government postpones works to three London hospitals beyond 2030

UK

Vegan diets best for good heart health, new study claims

A plant-based diet could lower cholesterol and prevent arteries being blocked

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Parents of baby who died in maternity scandal say care concerns ‘batted away’

Jack and Sarah Hawkins called for all families affected by the Nottingham maternity scandal to be included automatically in the review.
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NHS Trust chief to publicly apologise to victims of maternity care scandal

The midwife leading a review into care of mothers and babies at the trust said almost 2,000 parents and staff had shared their concerns.
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Paralysed man walks again thanks to brain technology breakthrough

Neuroscientists in Switzerland have created a wireless digital bridge which can restore the connection lost between the brain and the spinal cord

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How to spot breast cancer as Strictly star Amy Dowden is diagnosed

The professional dancer discovered a lump in her breast the day before she went on honeymoon - what are the tell-tale signs?

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‘Zombie drug’ could be widespread in UK, experts warn

Xylazine is a powerful sedative which has swept across the United States.
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New treatment ‘can help people stop taking opioid painkillers for chronic pain’

Data suggests there are one million people at risk from longer-term continuous opioid prescriptions.
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New treatment could help reduce opioid dependency for chronic pain

Nearly a third of patients on treatment programme were able to come off opioids entirely within a year

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Vapes taken off school pupils contain harmful levels of toxic metals

Report flags the dangers of using vapes after harmful chemicals were found in e-cigarettes used by children

UK

Junior doctors’ strike: Why are they walking out in June?

Junior doctors, who make up more than 40 per cent of the NHS workforce, are striking again next month

UK

Over 35,000 cases of rape and sexual misbehaviour in NHS since 2017

Investigation reveals ‘shocking’ epidemic of sexual assault and harassment in health service

Health

BBC’s Naga Munchetty reveals adenomyosis diagnosis

As BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty opens up about her diagnosis, we reveal more about the debilitating condition

UK

What is EB? Souness to swim Channel for girl with ‘butterfly skin’

Former football player and manager, 70, to swim 21 miles after being inspired by young girl

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What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Sadiq Khan says he has PTSD

Mayor of London says death threats, disasters, and terror attacks have taken a toll on his mental health

Crime

Law ‘must consider evidence that fear causes rape victims to freeze’

UCL experts say victims blamed for not fighting attackers despite evidence that rape triggers immobility in victims

Health

‘Force of nature’ brain cancer fundraiser Laura Nuttall dies

Laura, 23, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer in autumn 2018 following a routine eye test.
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Naga Munchetty reveals she has debilitating womb condition adenomyosis

BBC Radio 5 Live presenter relieved to receive diagnosis but ‘furious’ the condition affecting ‘many, many women’ is so little-known

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‘Thousands more deaths in A&Es’ amid NHS crisis, Labour says

Figures compiled by Labour show 30% jump in deaths in A&E; in four-year period

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Pharmacies to limit supply of menopause medication amid shortages

Ministers issue Serious Shortage Protocol for medication used to treat menopause symptoms