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Dad who nearly lost tongue to cancer urges men’s virus awareness

A father-of-two reveals how a tumour in his tongue was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

Increase school funding to meet need for special education, MPs urge

A cross-party group calls on the government to "align funding to need", as ministers consider SEND reforms.

Olive oil and bone broth: Do viral gut health foods actually work?

Many trending foods contain a "small seed of truth" but are often oversold as miracle products.

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds

The results, in The Lancet journal, come from trials involving more than 120,000 people comparing statins with a dummy drug or placebo.

Alton Towers to restrict disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety

Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths

Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year.

Health warning over Cape Verde travel after stomach bug deaths

Four Britons have died after contracting gut infections on the archapeligo since last year.

36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula

It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin.

36 UK infants ill after drinking contaminated baby formula

It comes after some batches made by Nestle and Danone were recalled after being contaminated with a toxin.