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Charlie Gard parents end legal fight for 'beautiful' baby
Letting "gorgeous" Charlie go is "the hardest thing we'll ever have to do", his parents say.
Cervical smear tests: 'Concerning' delays on results letters
A change to the screening system is thought to be the cause as fewer staff are replaced when they leave.
South African child 'virtually cured' of HIV
The nine-year-old has no active HIV in the body after catching the infection at birth.
Injections ‘next revolution’ in HIV - study
The ''next revolution" in HIV could see daily drugs replaced with just six doses a year, say scientists.
Women 'unsure how much to eat while pregnant' - survey
Charities say they want to debunk the myth of "eating for two" that many women adhere to.
Hunt for HIV cure turns to cancer drugs
Scientists say new immunotherapy drugs may help researchers "unlock" treatment for the virus.
Boots apologises for morning-after pill response
The company initially said it didn't want to "incentivise inappropriate use" of the pill.
Blood donation rules relaxed for gay men and sex workers
Accurate blood tests mean more groups can give blood safely, experts say.
NHS plans to scrap homeopathy treatments
The proposals are criticised for "disproportionately affecting" poorer families.
'Mind-blowing' cows hold clue to beating HIV
The secret to an HIV vaccine may be in a cow's tummy, US researchers say.

NHS Choices Behind the Headlines

Snoring link to Alzheimer’s disease unproven
"Snoring linked to Alzheimer's," the Mail Online reports. A US study reported an association between...
Could cows be the clue that leads to an HIV vaccine?
"Cows have shown an 'insane' and 'mind-blowing' ability to tackle HIV which will help develop a vaccine,...
Nine lifestyle changes may reduce risk of dementia
"Nine lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk," BBC News reports. A major review by The Lancet has...
High-dose vitamin D 'doesn't prevent colds and flu in kids'
"Vitamin D will not protect your child from a cold: myth-busting study says 'more isn't always better'...
Benefits of artificial sweeteners unclear
"Artificial sweeteners linked to risk of weight gain," the Daily Mirror reports. Researchers looking...
Some types of vegetarian diet can raise heart disease risk
"Being vegetarian isn't always healthy: Plant-based diet may raise the risk of heart disease," the Daily...
'Regular sex keeps you younger' claims are unsupported
"Scientists have found you can hold back the hands of time with a regular romp," is The Sun's typically...
Long working week 'may increase risk of irregular heartbeat'
"Long working days can cause heart problems, study says," The Guardian reports. Researchers found people...
House dust linked to obesity – but only in mice
"Bad news for those who hate cleaning: dusty homes could make you obese," reports the Mail Online. Scientists...
Face-to-face bullying much more common than cyberbullying
"Children suffer significantly more face-to-face bullying than online abuse," reports the Mail Online....