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JFK’s granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
Lord Cameron Successfully Treated for Prostate Cancer
Former PM was diagnosed earlier this year and received electrical pulse therapy
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs
Three-year-old Oliver is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy
The toddler has astounded doctors with his progress, nine months after the ground-breaking treatment.
Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
Three-year-old Oliver is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy
Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.