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Uruguay legalises euthanasia

Uruguay legalises euthanasia

Uruguay has legalised euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows assisted suicide. The
The Interview – Dr Vivek Murthy: loneliness is public health risk

The Interview – Dr Vivek Murthy: loneliness is public health

Available for over a year ‘There are real consequences to our physical and mental health’ Katty Kay speaks to Dr
Bereaved families call for inquiry after suicide website warnings ‘ignored’

Bereaved families call for inquiry after suicide website warnings ‘ignored’

Bereaved families are calling for a public inquiry into what they say are “repeated failures” by the UK government to
Japan allows over-the-counter emergency contraception pill

Japan allows over-the-counter emergency contraception pill

Japan has approved over-the-counter sales of an emergency contraceptive pill, its manufacturer says, allowing women in the country to take
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK

Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK

BBC Freya Mandapalli, 19, is among many medical students who are choosing to study abroad A growing number of young
Independent inquiry into Leeds maternity failings announced

Independent inquiry into Leeds maternity failings announced

Divya Talwar and Natalie TruswellBBC News Investigations Family handout/PA Wire Bereaved mothers Amarjit Matharoo, Lauren Caulfield and Fiona Winser-Ramm have
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again

Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again

Fergus WalshMedical editor Sheila Irvine, who is registered blind, punches the air with joy at being able to read again
Community health centre to open in Glastonbury after £2.2m revamp

Community health centre to open in Glastonbury after £2.2m revamp

Eben Morrish-CroadSomerset Conor Ogilvie-Davidson The centre is expected to deliver a wide range of services that will contribute towards delivering
Higham Ferrers fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire

Higham Ferrers fishing group ‘devastated’ after container fire

Alex PopeNorthamptonshire Higham Ferrers Riverside Angling Association A storage container of fishing and gardening equipment was destroyed in a fire
Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers

Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers

A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis according to a new study.