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Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

Experts say there is "no strong evidence" the monitors, proven to be effective in managing diabetes, can also help people without the condition.

Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

Kidney patients offered ‘risky’ technique

Jasna Macanovic was sacked after questioning a "risky" dialysis practice championed by ex-colleagues.

Kidney patients offered ‘risky’ technique

Trying to stay alive in a town hit by despair

How a team of former addicts are trying to stop others from becoming "deaths of despair" in Blackpool.

Trying to stay alive in a town hit by despair

What is the infected blood scandal?

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

What is the infected blood scandal?

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says

Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate.

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits

BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment.

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits