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Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note over mental health concerns

The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.

Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.

Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients

Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.

Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis

Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool.

‘My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning’

Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn't told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS

The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.

Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis

Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess.

Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis

Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess.