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Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats
Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.
Climate change: Rise in Google searches around ‘anxiety’
Studies suggest women are more affected by the issue than men.
Covid inquiry: First lockdown imposed a bit too late - Whitty
But England's chief medical officer tells Covid inquiry government had no good options at the time.
Kent GPs facing imminent crisis, says survey
A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed.
Watch for measles, UK doctors told, as vaccine rate dips
Vaccination is at a 10-year low, leaving some children unprotected and risking outbreaks, experts say.
Brazilian butt-lift surgery death prompts Turkey-UK meeting
A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.
Concern over delay to abortion clinic buffer zones
Campaigners accuse ministers of kicking plans to prevent protests outside clinics into the long grass.
Scientists not consulted on Eat Out to Help Out - Sir Patrick Vallance
Sir Patrick Vallance tells of threats to him and his family, as he criticises a "lack of leadership".
Concern after unqualified medics given senior Birmingham hospital roles
Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Red-wine headache explained - and it is not about volume
For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.

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