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Serious flaws at hospital where kids died after waiting

A scathing report accuses the operator of a controversial hospital where two children died of inaction and failing to meet healthcare standards.

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Plan to divert millions of patients from waiting lists with GP service expansion

Ministers said the move will ‘stop masses of people’ going to hospital for ‘unnecessary appointments’.

Evening Standard

Robotics with ‘potential to transform’ surgery approved for NHS use in England

The new technology could lead to shorter stays in hospital and faster recovery times, experts have said.

Evening Standard

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The robots approved to assist in NHS surgeries - and when they will be used

The 11 systems can help remove tumours or replace a patient’s knee

The Independent UK

New hope as surprising Parkinson’s treatment deemed safe in clinical trials

More than 150,000 people in the UK are living with Parkinson’s disease

The Independent UK

Your mattress may be harming your child’s brain

The chemicals, also commonly used for textiles and cosmetics, are tied to several worrying health effects

The Independent UK

Widely used drug could prevent leukaemia among those at risk

People at high risk of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) can be identified years in advance, but there is currently no treatment to prevent it from developing

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Stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s deemed safe in clinical trials

The studies also ‘offer hope’ that transplanted cells could tackle symptoms of the condition, such as tremors.

The Independent UK

Retired banker running 200 marathons in 200 days around Britain’s coast

Steve James, 65, will be completing the equivalent of 200 marathons in 200 days, while researchers monitor the impact upon him

Evening Standard

Parents reveal toll of devastating hospital death

Parents of a child who died after being treated at a Sydney hospital run in a public-private partnership have opened up on their loss.

AAP

Half a million UK GP records to become accessible to researchers from China

Intelligence agencies have raised fears about the authoritarian country gathering health data

The Independent UK

I did bird dog every day for seven days and now I understand why trainers recommend it for core strength, spinal health and posture

This simple bodyweight move has so many benefits

Fit & Well

A yoga instructor says this eight-minute routine is all you need to mobilize your entire body

Stiff and achy muscles? Try this

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"You don’t need to work out seven days a week to achieve her kind of fitness," says Jennifer Aniston’s trainer

Aniston works out with her trainer three to four times a week, 45 minutes at a time

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Breakthrough as scientists discover how the human brain solves new problems

Researchers have developed tests that can be used to assess a person’s reasoning skills

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Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

The Independent UK

Experts say hypnotherapy ‘best treatment’ for common childhood ailment

Irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraines, and unexplained pain cause “chronic, debilitating pain” in up to 300 million children globally

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The hour of the day when asthma inhalers could be most effective

The research is the first to highlight the importance of coordinating asthma treatment with the body's natural circadian rhythms

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The one change that could slash your risk of heart rhythm problems

A new study has found that the risk of atrial fibrillation was slashed by almost half

Evening Standard

Rapid rise in e-cigarettes 'stalls' ahead of a nationwide ban on single-use vapes, study suggests

Researchers from University College London found that vaping has stayed constant over the last year — including for young people

Evening Standard

Outpatient care ‘ineffective for both patients and staff’ – report

Leading doctors have set out a list of recommendations to improve care going forward.

The Independent UK

Changing time of day for taking asthma medication could improve symptoms – study

A dose from a preventer inhaler between 3pm and 4pm appeared to help improve symptoms.

The Independent UK

Hypnotherapy ‘best treatment’ for common childhood ailment

Experts assessed treatments for various different abdominal complaints among children.

The Independent UK

Don’t want to exercise a lot? Here are small changes that can improve your health

Researchers say even vigorous gardening could make a difference

The Independent UK

CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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