BBC Health News

General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS13 Nov 2019 13:12The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.
Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager12 Nov 2019 00:36Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher's lungs that meant he could not breathe.
Some people 'genetically wired' to avoid some vegetables12 Nov 2019 10:43An inherited gene makes certain healthy foods taste exceptionally bitter and unpleasant, according to researchers.
Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data12 Nov 2019 12:02The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records.
Children 'become less active during primary years'12 Nov 2019 12:53Between the ages of six and 11, children became 17 minutes less active per week every year - study.
Cannabis-based medicines: Two drugs approved for NHS11 Nov 2019 02:05The drugs, used to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, are recommended for use by the NHS in England.

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