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'We face watching our daughter die needlessly because the drugs that would save her aren't "value for money"'
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Delilah Perkins was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was a few weeks old and her parents have been told from that point she would one day get the lifesaving drugs
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Cardiologist says these early symptoms of heart attacks can be spotted weeks before
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Doctor explains what to look out for - and if they are spotted soon enough it can even be prevented
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Doctor says people who get cold after cold need to take action
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Constantly getting badly ill with colds and other viruses could mean that a person has an underlying problem
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Doctor urges people to take 2p vitamin to stop dementia as 500,000 diagnosed in just one month
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New statistics released today by the NHS show huge numbers have the condition as health officials say it is vital people get early diagnosis so they can get treatment
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Viral experts explain how to avoid getting colds and flu - and if going to the gym is safe
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Questions answered include what to do if someone is coughing on public transport, gyms, buffets and booze
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Concerns about maternity department were first raised almost a year before baby's death
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Nelly Webb was born on January 1 2019 and died a day later. Just two weeks after her death the hospital where she was born was told not to accept anymore pregnant mothers expecting to give birth to babies born at that level of prematurity
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'I'm a Doctor and this is how to get an appointment at your GP surgery'
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The 8am dash to try to get through the phone system when it goes live is a ritual across the UK but one doctor says there are things which you can do
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Children set to be offered chickenpox vaccine on NHS - who will get it
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Scientists have told the government the jab is safe, effective and could have a positive impact on the health of young children
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Expert explains why everyone over 55 needs to check their feet regularly
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Issues such as cold feet, cracked heels, dark spots and even pain lasting more than two weeks can actually indicate serious health conditions
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Scientists uncover treatment which could reverse incurable condition affecting 8m people in UK
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Osteoarthritis is often caused by wear and tear on the joints and can leaves sufferers struggling with daily tasks - now experts hope they have had a breakthrough in its treatment
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Baby who died at maternity scandal hit health board was 'rescuable', inquest hears
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Nelly Webb was born via C-section on January 1 at just 30 weeks gestation
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Doctor received £30k he shouldn't have and didn't tell anyone
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He received a series of extra payments due to an error over the spelling of his name
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Wales' NHS is in a disastrous state - now the Welsh Government wants it to save more money
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NHS staff are constantly telling us they need more money and more staff to do their jobs, now the NHS has been asked to make more savings, but what is left to cut?
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'I love being a doctor, but without more staff and money, the future of the NHS is grim'
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One of Wales' top doctors has warned many senior physicians will be retiring in the next decade and that Wales does not produce enough doctors that stay in the country to replace them
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Health minister asks people not to use Wales' busiest hospital unless 'absolutely necessary'
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It will remain on a 'black alert' for at least the rest of Wednesday
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Health boards in Wales asked to make even more spending cuts
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Health boards have been asked to reduce their expected deficits by 10% as the Welsh Government moves money to 'prioritise health'
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NHS on lung cancer 'red flags' which if missed means you're 20 times more likely to die
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Roadshow created to go round country to lung cancer hotspots. Disease is most likely to kill you - and a survey showed many think it can only be caught by smokers
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Eight year warning issued for inflammatory bowel disease and Crohn's
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Medical experts said that changes in the body can start long before any diagnosis of serious bowel conditions can be made
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'My dad was off his food but medics didn't think it was anything urgent, then he turned yellow and died months later'
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Suzanne Jenkins said her dad Roderick was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer at A&E, and she is is now calling for more training for staff around the symptoms, and awareness among the wider public, as it can be difficult to spot until it's too late
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'I was rushed to hospital with massive chest pain five minutes into my regular morning run'
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Paul Whapham said he was shocked to discover he'd had a heart attack, as the 42-year-old dad isn't overweight and keeps himself fit and healthy
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From croaky voice to bloating - 22 common cancer signs you should never ignore
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Doctors have come up with some key signs and symptoms which could be a sign you have cancer and warn don't just ignore them
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Dad was convinced doing 300 press-ups meant he was fine - but he was conning himself
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Tony Pullen had always been fit and healthy and loved exercising but then his workouts got harder and he found himself out of breath and tired
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Cases of killer breathing bug rise in children - doctor explains when to call GP
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Cases of the highly contagious winter virus RSV are continuing to increase and while most people can be cared for at home some need extra medical help
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Outbreak of terrible 'lurgy that's not Covid' with coughs that last 'for weeks' sweeps UK
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Many complained that half terms had been ruined by the bug with people complaining they 'can't breathe' and of it being 'never ending'
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