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Gene test spared baby unnecessary chemotherapy
It revealed a lump on the newborn's leg was a rare and benign mass called a myofibroma.
Covid infections rise by 14% in UK and now top a million
But there is no clear evidence of an autumn wave starting, says the Office for National Statistics.
Study offers clues to super-agers' brilliant brains
New research finds a link between larger neurons and exceptional cognitive ability in old age.
Record number of nurses quitting the NHS
Experts call for urgent action on brain drain of staff as 40,000 walk away in the past year.
Black and Asian infected blood victims feel let down, inquiry told
Witnesses say medical staff did not believe they were infected with hepatitis C in the UK.
Molly Russell inquest: Father makes social media plea
Tech firms should "stop monetising misery", the father of Molly Russell says as her inquest ends.
Young non-smokers told not to take up vaping by experts
But the findings do show that vaping is far safer than cigarettes, so smokers should switch.
Covid vulnerable not always assessed by NHS 111 early in pandemic
A report from the health safety watchdog found the phone service could be improved for the future.
Queen's cause of death given as 'old age' on death certificate
The time and cause of Elizabeth II's death have been revealed by Scottish authorities.
RSV in children: Parents warned over signs of virus
Respiratory syncytial virus is the most common cause of bronchiolitis in children aged under two.

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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
"Gut bacteria 'boost' cancer therapy," BBC News reports. The news comes from research into whether people...
Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...