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- 'My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery': The cost of England's cancer wait timesCancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
- UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdogThe technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
- Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treatPharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
- Should you sync your workouts to your period?Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
- Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people activeThe free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
- Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer riskSteaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.
- New mums 'left to get on with it' as C-section numbers hit record highMothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with "no support".
- Support for disability benefits 'remarkably strong' report findsAbout 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British Social Attitudes survey.
- Mum 'lost trust' in surgeon review hospitalOne parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous".
- Train station to mark World Suicide Prevention DayAs well as offering advice, Wellbeing Week will include poetry, gardening workshops, art and music.
- A&E did not get the basics right - my son's life was ruined at 32Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.
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