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MediMap seeks injunction to stop sharing of stolen health data after cyber breach
Some live patient records were altered to show them as dead or renamed in the hack.
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A doctor shares his 6 simple rules for healthy living
Ezekiel Emanuel's six rules prioritise people, purpose and fun over fads and fear.
'Real change': Singer Jesy Nelson's push for baby tests hits key threshold
Her petition has passed 66,000 signatures, which will trigger a UK Government reply.
New funding boost for rural emergency care
From March 1, rural clinicians will carry a wider range of emergency drugs.
Instagram CEO denies addiction claims in landmark US trial
Adam Mosseri told jurors Instagram users are not 'clinically' addicted to social media.
‘Either swallow or choke’: Woman undergoes surgery after accidentally swallowing utensil
The woman said she could feel the spoon move between her ribs as she tried to sleep.
7 lifestyle changes that are more effective than longevity treatments
Telegraph: Basic habits like diet, sleep and movement outperform pricey therapies.
Why coffee is so good for your heart and the healthiest way to drink it
Telegraph: New research links morning coffee to a 31% lower risk of heart-related death.
Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: police
DNA tests confirm blood on her doorstep belongs to Nancy Guthrie.
Son of Norway’s crown princess denies drugging anyone
Police say images and videos show Hoiby raping women who could not resist.
Lucy Letby ‘an example of why death penalty shouldn’t return’
Ex-minister Jeremy Hunt says his 'gut feeling' is there is doubt in the UK nursing case.
'Bring her home': US TV host's desperate appeal as search for missing mum intensifies
Family say Nancy has no cognitive issues and could not walk 50 yards unaided.
French hospital treats man with shell up his rectum
The device, nearly 20cm long, was described as a 'collectible' artillery shell.
Mum weighs having second child against moving to Oz for toddler's miracle drug
Couple hopes to avoid choosing between IVF in NZ, or moving to Australia for daughter.
Year-long prescriptions start, but pharmacists warn of strain
Patients on stable long-term medicines may now get one script for 12 months.
Four dead in suspected murder-suicide at Perth home
Officers say no weapon was used and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
‘I almost died’: Ray J says his heart is ‘black’ after years of alcohol and drugs
He admits he was taking up to 10 Adderall pills a day and heavy alcohol.
'This isn’t who I am': Kanye West apologises and details rehab treatment
Rapper credits his wife, Bianca Censori, for pushing him into Swiss rehab and review.
Kanye West is ‘deeply mortified’ by his antisemitic actions
He has apologised to Jewish and black communities and vowed treatment.
I’m a sex therapist. This is the most common issue I see affecting couples (and how to fix it)
Telegraph: It’s an issue easily solved if you are willing to make some simple changes.
Fraudster Elizabeth Holmes asks Trump to let her out of prison early
She is currently serving her sentence at a minimum-security prison camp.
'I was nearly in tears': Father's relief as Pharmac proposes funding 'miracle drug' for toddlers
One family were considering moving countries to access the drug, but can now stay at home.
Thirty-year study: US scientists reveal secret of longevity
Harvard experts tracked more than 111,000 people over more than three decades.
Medication mix-up: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
The pharmacy's dispensing error was a 'significant incident', the HDC found.
'All is well': Colleen Hoover confirms she no longer has cancer
The author now blames stress, poor diet and no exercise for the cancer scare.
How weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billions
New York Times: Airlines have a history of seeking ways to reduce the weight of aircraft.
Doctor who raised alarm on mushroom killer shuts clinic to avoid 'financial oblivion'
Chris Webster's rant calling Patterson a 'disturbed sociopathic nut bag' led to sanctions.
Seaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthrough
The biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.
I was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a 'game-changer'
Andrew Fleming, who is paraplegic, uses prescribed medicinal cannabis to manage pain.
Study shows how fast kilos return after ending weight-loss drugs
People on semaglutide or tirzepatide regained 10kg within a year of stopping.