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'The virus is still evolving at an incredible rate': How widespread is

WebIt shows that following the spread of the JN.1 variant, which is a sub-lineage of the BA.2.86 version of Omicron, the virus last peaked before Christmas, with highs of …

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COVID-19: Do face masks work

WebAn international report published in The Lancet, which analysed data from 172 studies in 16 countries, found that by wearing a face mask there is just a 3% chance of …

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AI could predict patients' future health conditions, study finds

WebArtificial intelligence (AI) could be used to predict the type of health conditions a patient is likely to develop in the future, a study has found. The technology …

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Health and wellbeing the biggest concern for young people, …

WebHealth and wellbeing is the biggest concern among hundreds of thousands of young people in the UK who took part in a new survey. More than half a million 11 to …

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Woman has combined pig kidney transplant and heart pump …

WebThe 54-year-old patient is said to be recovering well after having a pig kidney as part of a double surgical procedure which also saw her fitted with a mechanical pump …

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Voyager 1: NASA's longest-running spacecraft back in touch with …

WebThe Voyager probes are in interstellar space but Voyager 1 stopped sending back usable information in November. After months of work, NASA scientists have now …

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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 physical and mental health …

WebUltra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according …

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Charlie Millers: Jury considers conclusion over death of …

WebThe jury in the inquest into the death of a transgender boy, who died from injuries sustained while a mental health patient at Prestwich Hospital, has retired to …

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'Bug splat' survey records 'staggering' drop in number of insects

WebThe survey analysed 6,637 journeys last year, and found the sharpest fall in England of 83% since 2004. Wales saw a 79% decrease and Scotland a 76% drop over …

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Migraine pill that helps prevent recurring headaches is

WebMigraine pill that helps prevent recurring headaches is approved by NHS. The health minister says the treatment could give those with the condition a chance to …

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Scottish health boards pause prescription of puberty blockers for …

WebNeil Gray, Scotland's health secretary, said it is for clinicians and health boards to make decisions about clinical pathways. He added: "This is what both health …

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Sudan violence: Health sytem's crippled by ongoing conflict, with

WebSince the deadly conflict broke out on April 15, 2023, it has led to a severe humanitarian crisis in the country, with extensive damage to healthcare infrastructure …

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'Social inequalities' pushing disproportionate number of children …

WebThe report was researched and funded by Health Equity North - an organisation focused on finding solutions to public health problems and health …

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Rishi Sunak pledges to remove benefits for people not taking jobs …

WebThe latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows 9.4 million people aged between 16 and 64 were "economically inactive", with over 2.8 million citing …

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Belgian brewer whose body produces its own alcohol cleared of …

WebA Belgian man has been cleared of drink driving after doctors confirmed he had an extremely rare condition which causes his body to produce large amounts of alcohol. …

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The NHS is in trouble

WebListen to all the episodes of the Sky News Daily's How To Fix The NHS mini-series here. Interviews conducted by Sarah-Jane Mee, lead UK presenter, and Sir David …

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Orpheus Pledger: Australian police launch manhunt for Home and …

WebDescribed as "approximately 170cm [5ft, 6in] tall with brown hair and tanned complexion", police said he was known to frequent the north Melbourne suburb of …

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Health insurance premiums 'to rise by at least 20%' as NHS

WebHealth insurance premiums 'to rise by at least 20%' as NHS woes stoke claims. One adviser says private healthcare is becoming the primary source for …

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Health workers to receive one-off payments worth up to £3,000

WebThe government says the payments are in recognition of efforts to reduce waiting lists. One-off payments of up to £3,000 will be given to tens of thousands of …

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Mental health patients 'raped and sexually assaulted' in NHS care …

WebPatient 11, a new podcast investigation by Sky News and The Independent, uncovers nearly 20,000 complaints of sexual assault, abuse and harassment across …

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King Charles cancer latest: King seen for first time since cancer

WebBy Ben van der Merwe, Daniel Dunford and Saywah Mahmood, data journalists. King Charles has started cancer treatment, around a week after being …

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