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Stem cell patch surgery to mend spina bifida in the womb
Three babies have been born after receiving the landmark treatment in the US.
Nurses urged to strike for first time over pay
The Royal College of Nursing is balloting all its UK members for the first time in 106 years.
HIV: How 175 British children were infected with disease
Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.
Sickle cell: Black donors urged to give blood to help treat patients
Demand is at record levels for blood to help people with the disease that mostly affects black people.
WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia
Some 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm, world health officials say.
David Fuller: Man in court over Tunbridge Wells mortuary sexual abuse
David Fuller, 68, is accused of abusing the bodies of 23 women in two hospital mortuaries.
Eating within set times good for shift workers
Time-restricted eating reduced blood pressure and cholesterol in a study of US firefighters.
Research call over MND risk to elite rugby players
An expert calls for "immediate research" after a study suggests players could be at increased risk.
Simon Thomas thanks NHS after baby born prematurely
Simon Thomas praises staff for delivering his daughter eight weeks early after his wife fell ill.
Loss and suffering at heart of Covid inquiry
Inquiry chair Baroness Hallett promises 'thorough and fair' review at first preliminary hearing.

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