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NHS: ‘Tired’ nurses and strikes see applications fall, university says
Anglia Ruskin University says it has had a 23% drop in people applying for nursing course this year.
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The Scottish islands desperately seeking doctors
There has been no permanent doctor on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay since last summer.
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Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease.
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Puberty blockers to be given only in clinical research
NHS England says the drugs will only be prescribed for those signed up to a clinical research programme.
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Unite announces further ambulance and hospital staff strikes
Strike action by Unite union members is announced in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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Taurine may extend life and health, scientists find
Researchers say the nutrient may be an "elixir of life" but warn against buying it until more research is done.
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Heat health alert as parts of UK set for 30C
Parts of the country are predicted to be hotter than Marbella, Ibiza and Tenerife in the coming days.
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Glastonbury: Disposable vapes added to ‘what not to bring’ list
The festival extends its "reduce, reuse, recycle" slogan to "environmentally hazardous" e-cigarettes..
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What does hot weather do to the body?
What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?
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Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?
What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?
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