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NHS England chief says staff suspected of snooping on patients’ records should be suspended immediately

Jim Mackey says access to NHS systems should be cut off while allegations are investigated, as he urges trusts to take a ‘zero tolerance’ approachNHS staff suspected of snooping on patients’ medical records should be suspended immediately and barred from using health service comp…

Alberta’s ‘rat patrol’ ramps up operations as vermin makes inroads in province

‘Rat-free’ Canadian province recently took a verminous hit when a dead rodent turned up in town of BowdenFor more than seven decades, reside…

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Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue. - The Washington Post

Some dementia patients grow lucid near the end. Scientists hope it’s a clue. The Washington PostShow 1488: What Can Near-Death Experiences T…

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Here’s what the drug prednisone does to your body - The Washington Post

Here’s what the drug prednisone does to your body The Washington Post

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New study suggests the aging brain is adapting, not declining - The Washington Post

New study suggests the aging brain is adapting, not declining The Washington Post

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CDC vaccine policy recommendations grind to a halt under Health Secretary Kennedy - AP News

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NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records

There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.

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This Seasonal Habit Promotes Healthy Aging and May Reduce Dementia Risk in Older People - TODAY.com

This Seasonal Habit Promotes Healthy Aging and May Reduce Dementia Risk in Older People TODAY.comPediatric Experts Warn Children Could Face Increased Flu Risks…

‘Gamechanging’ brain tumour test reduces diagnosis from eight weeks to two hours

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Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties issue states of emergency over dengue fever - Tampa Bay Times

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We Asked Physical Therapists the Best Core Exercises to Improve Stability—Here are Their Top 3 Picks - EatingWell

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How Drinking Affects Your Dementia Risk - The New York Times

How Drinking Affects Your Dementia Risk The New York Times

Measles is spreading through Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Doctors are scrambling to keep up. - ms.now

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Congress passed $100 million for teen pregnancy prevention. Most of it is untouched

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This Everyday Habit Can Cost You 5 Healthy Years, and It Isn't Smoking or Skipping the Gym - inc.com

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I want to use my mental health experiences to help others - ex-ref Robathan

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How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients

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NHS bodies in England impose two-year minimum wait for ADHD and autism assessments

Patient groups decry ‘scandalous’ delays as four integrated care boards take step due to soaring demand for diagnoses• Two-year waiting times highlight NHS stru…

Two-year waiting times highlight NHS struggle with rise in ADHD and autism awareness

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FA Cup assistant ref says tumours ended his career

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Moving target: How mistrust is fueling a deadly Ebola hotspot in east Congo - reuters.com

Moving target: How mistrust is fueling a deadly Ebola hotspot in east Congo reuters.comCongo faces health worker shortage as Ebola remains out of control, WHO s…

How often should you poop? Doctors say there is no perfect number, but these bowel signs reveal whether your gut is actually healthy - The Times of India

How often should you poop? Doctors say there is no perfect number, but these bowel signs reveal whether your gut is actually healthy The Times of IndiaThe ‘poop…

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Doctors urge everyone, including young and healthy, to get flu shot this fall - WKEF

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Doctors Make Damning Discovery Of 'Foreign Bodies' In Man's Chest, Pelvis, Bladder And Private Parts At Chinese Hospital - Bored Panda

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CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay - Ars Technica

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FDA Announces Recall on Blood Pressure Medication—More Than 13,000 Bottles Affected Nationwide - health.com

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