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'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'24 Apr 2025 00:03Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.
Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog24 Apr 2025 02:15NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown24 Apr 2025 03:29Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.
'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery23 Apr 2025 00:38Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says22 Apr 2025 06:02James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point21 Apr 2025 01:17In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues.

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