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Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees
The patients caught the virus on the Diamond Princess cruise liner, bringing the total UK cases to 13.
Coronavirus: Venice Carnival closes as Italy imposes lockdown
Italy quarantines whole towns, closes schools and cancels sports fixtures as infections increase.
Dementia: Cancer scanner 'could help early diagnoses'
Dementia diagnoses are "lagging behind" in Wales, and doctors say Pet scans could be the answer.
Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI
Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria.
Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse 'propaganda' sparks backlash
The nine-month-pregnant nurse was portrayed as heroic for continuing to work on the frontlines.
Surgeon who harmed Scots is now working in Libya
A top surgeon who harmed patients for years and can no longer work in the UK is operating again.
NHS 'took 18 months to help after suicide attempt'
Poor treatment for those who self-harm or attempt suicide is putting lives at risk, psychiatrists say.
Cadbury egg hunt: Health campaigners celebrate end of National Trust deal
Health campaigners welcome the move as the trust says chocolate will be "less of a focus" from 2021.
Small-brain link to long-term antisocial behaviour
Scans suggest people who show antisocial behaviour throughout life have some brain abnormalities.
What is coronavirus and what are the symptoms?
The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it, how can we be protected and can it be stopped?

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Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
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Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
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