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  1. Assisted deaths could top 4,000 in 10th year after law change

    Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales.

  2. 'Appalling' inquest delays hurt families - inquiry

    The Lampard Inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex.

  3. Streeting accused of 'betrayal' over maternity funding plan

    Campaigners say the move will “rip the heart out of any moves to improve maternity safety”.

  4. Second daily endometriosis pill approved for NHS

    Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful.

  5. Woman's eyesight saved by cutting-edge test after mystery infection

    After years of suffering, a cutting-edge test diagnosed Ellie Irwin with a rare bacterial infection.

  6. Belfast public needle bin 'not a silver bullet'

    A trial for a waste needle bin in a Belfast city centre car park will be voted on at council on Thursday.

  7. NHS trust admits failures led to teenager's death

    Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.

  8. 'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'

    Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.

  9. 'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind'

    Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

  10. Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

    GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.

  11. Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban

    The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.

  12. WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty

    The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

  13. Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named

    Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.

  14. North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's

    The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.

  15. Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done

    Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.