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Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex

Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.

Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex

Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.

‘Don’t delay’ making stroke 999 call – NHS

The average time taken to call an ambulance for a stroke was nearly 88 minutes, analysis found.

‘Dating is fruitless so I’ve frozen my eggs’

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

‘Dating is fruitless so I’ve frozen my eggs’

From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed

A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.

£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed

A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

Mum spends £24k a year on daughter’s cannabis oil

Emma Applyby fundraises to afford the £2,000 monthly bill for her daughter's medicinal cannabis.

GPs and care homes fear impact of National Insurance rise

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.