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Scientists say they have, using Crispr gene-editing technology, been able to eliminate HIV from infected cells. The Nobel Prize-winning technology works like scissors, but at the molecular level, cutting DNA so “bad” bits can be removed or inactivated. 

According to Czech authorities, there were 28 reported cases of whooping cough in the first week of January. This number has now surged to 3,084 – the highest seen since 1963.

Covid-19 lab leak ‘most likely’ cause of the global pandemic, new study shows Covid-19 most likely originated in a lab,…

Jeremy Hunt has announced a new tax on vaping as part of the Spring Budget.

Rishi Sunak admits he has failed to cut NHS waiting lists Rishi Sunak has acknowledged that the government has fallen…

Two UK hopsitals in Northamptonshire have declared “critical incidents” as NHS bosses have made an urgent please to patients.

After a urine test, I was taken to a room, and was told news I’d never in a million years dreamed of.

Walk outs by various staff groups including doctors, nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists have led to more than 1.3 million appointments, procedures and operations being rescheduled.

‘After seeing Levi in that way, I could never have forgiven myself if that had been because of a decision I had made.’

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A nationwide campaign has been launched amid ‘serious concern’ over a downward trend in the uptake of jabs.

Scientists have warned about the terrifying risk of defrosting ancient deadly viruses.

In today’s MetroTalk the mode of transportation suggested by the NHS has readers perplexed.

They all knew exactly what a woman’s period should feel like. They knew better than me.

The hospital said it is under ‘severe pressure’.

Check your medication.

The dentist handed me a mirror and I could have cried with happiness.

It’s no mean feat.

The National Audit Office has disclosed significant price variations among UK hospitals for identical medical equipment.

A devastating time for the family.

Several countries in Europe, including France, have already adopted the so-called Nutri-Score, a food ranking system displayed on packaging aimed at helping people choose healthier food. The system essentially gives food and drink items a score from A to E based on their key ingredients, such as sugar, salt and fibre. But the algorithm is now changing to better reflect nutritional reality, as FRANCE 24’s Julia Sieger explains.

Do you miss bed bugs yet?

Caffeine and cortisol don’t mix.

Don’t worry, we’re not in another pandemic.

Multiple orgasms are the gifts the gods gave women.