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Satisfaction with NHS hits lowest level since records began
For the first time, less than a quarter of British Social Attitudes survey respondents say they are happy with health services
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Trial of free vapes from A&E helped more people quit smoking
Research found that by giving smokers an e-cigarette starter pack, they were almost twice as likely to successfully stop after six months
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British Heart Foundation triples helpline nurses as NHS waiting lists rise
Charity says it has made increase after 75 per cent surge in callers in February compared with same month last year
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Breast cancer cells ‘evade treatment by hibernating’
Scientists hope they can find a way to stop the disease returning in patients years later
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Junior doctor strikes delay funerals as death certificates go unsigned
Bereaved families unable to bury their loved ones or sort out affairs as they await official documentation
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Rishi Sunak vows to ‘stop children getting hooked on nicotine’ as study reveals vaping damage
Researchers say vapes may not be as ‘harmless’ as initially thought
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Big rise in elderly patients who suffer falls waiting more than four hours for an ambulance
One person was forced to wait for almost three days while another was wheeled into hospital on an office chair
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Hospital where ceiling fell on life-support patient to spend cash to hit net zero
Critics say Princess Alexandra NHS Trust should focus on ‘keeping a roof over patients’ heads’
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Net zero ambulances could cost NHS half a billion pounds
Health service estimates costs at £100 million to upgrade infrastructure at hubs and hospitals to ensure adequate charging stations
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Fears for patients in NHS net zero drive
Paramedics concerned that vehicles introduced to hit green targets will take too long to recharge
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Forget BMI – here’s the best way to measure childhood obesity
Scientists discover a more accurate method of detecting excess fat in young people than using the body mass index formula
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‘Wim Hof method’ lacks scientific evidence that it works
Famous for exposing its followers to freezing temperatures, experts say motivational speaker’s technique should be ‘treated with caution’
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AI receptionists to be rolled out in NHS to cut number of missed appointments
Technology can predict ‘no-shows’ to maximise doctors’ time
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Fertility clinics ‘misleading women’ over chance of having a baby
Two in five do not make success rates clear and could be in breach of advertising rules
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NHS bans puberty blocker prescriptions for children in ‘landmark decision’
MPs say the move was in youngsters’ ‘best interests’ as Liz Truss calls for the new rule to also be extended to private practices
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Walking can add three years to your life - but you don’t need 10,000 steps
Study finds regular activity could reduce the burden of disease and death on society
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