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Meningitis: 'I'm no longer Miss Independent'
A survey shows few understand the long-term effects of meningitis for people like Lesley.
'Time outs' don't do any harm, parents told
If used appropriately, they can be effective in reducing problem behaviour, a US study suggests.
Byron burger allergy death: Owen Carey's family demand law change
Owen Carey said he had a dairy allergy but was not told his meal contained buttermilk, a coroner rules.
Heavy menstrual bleeding: Keyhole hysterectomy technique 'more effective'
The problem affects a quarter of women in the UK and many end up having surgery to treat it.
Chicken-choke Hitchin toddler reunited with life-savers
Charlotte Smith, two, choked while eating lunch at her nursery.
Cancer survival in the UK improving, but lagging behind - study
The UK is the worst of seven high-income countries for key cancers including lung, colon and pancreas.
Research on postmen's testicle warmth wins Ig Nobel
Fertility experts find that the left testicle is warmer, but only when a man has his clothes on.
FGM clinics open across England to support victims
One survivor who struggled to get support says it could have prevented more "psychological damage".
YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos
The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds.
Transgender waiting lists 'putting people at risk'
Campaigners say there is a desperate need for the NHS to invest in services to catch up with demand.

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