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last updated: Jan 21 2020 4:48 AM
- Sperm donations from dead men should be allowed, study says
Research suggests the method could help curb a growing shortage of UK donations.
- Immune discovery 'may treat all cancer'
Research is at an early stage but scientists said it had huge potential for destroying cancers.
- Call to tax 'hidden' sugar in pre-mixed alcoholic drinks
Some cans of spirits and cocktails sold in shops and supermarkets contain eight teaspoons of sugar.
- New China virus: Fourth person dies as human-to-human transfer confirmed
Authorities say two cases of infection in Guangdong were a result of human-to-human transmission.
- HPV puts 'strain' on sex and dating
Changes to smear tests will mean more HPV diagnoses but there is concern over myths about the virus.
- Cambuslang mum suing NHS after attempted murder accusation
Kirsteen Cooper was arrested and put in a jail cell after a hospital wrongly accused her of trying to harm her daughter.
- Period poverty: Schools urged to order free menstrual products
Period poverty campaigners are urging schools and colleges to opt-in to the new scheme in England.
- Blue Monday: Why it's a 'load of rubbish'
Blue Monday - known as the most depressing day of the year - was made up by a travel company in 2004.
- 'Dad died violent death in dementia care unit'
John O'Reilly died a week after being pushed by another patient at a dementia care unit in County Armagh.
- Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors
Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.
- Susan Warby death: Whistleblower letter to husband 'revealed blunders'
The hospital reportedly demanded fingerprints and samples of handwriting to find the whistleblower.
- Basildon Hospital: Mother died after 'unfathomable ineptitude'
Gabriela Pintilie lost six litres of blood after giving birth to her daughter Stefania.
- New China virus: Your questions answered
Are airports screening arrivals? Can the virus affect anyone who has travelled to China recently?
- My 'butterfly skin' could kill me but I want to raise awareness for others
Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition where skin can tear at the slightest touch.
- Unprofessional TikTok medical videos 'not the norm'
TikTok videos made by doctors and nurses this week have been accused of spreading misinformation.