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Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people

One in six people have symptoms stopping antidepressants - fewer than previously thought, a review suggests.

Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people

Women better at sport during period, study suggests

It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone between ovulation and menstruation.

Women better at sport during period, study suggests

Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.

Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England

Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected.

Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England

Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union

Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says.

Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

The test can find traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse, allowing treatment to start early, experts say.

New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.

Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.

At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers

Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines

Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.

Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines

NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.

NHS computer issues linked to patient harm

Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike

Ministers accuse doctors' union of "cynical" tactics with walkout due to start on 27 June in England.

Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike

Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target

Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.

Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target

Martha's rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up

It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.

Martha's rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim

Kaylee Golding says she's got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings.

1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim

Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm

The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.

Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm

Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders appeal

The 34-year-old was given 14 whole life terms last year after being found guilty of murdering babies.

Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders appeal

Army backtracks on teen rejected over breast-cancer gene

The Army had been accused of sexism after rejecting a teen who may have a gene raising her risk of breast cancer.

Army backtracks on teen rejected over breast-cancer gene

Rare illness dad could bleed to death at any moment

Alberto Almeida's life was saved by blood donations after his illness led to serious haemorrhages.

Rare illness dad could bleed to death at any moment

'Surgeon left a specimen bag inside me after hernia op'

Part of Tom Hadrys's bowel cut out during the operation was also left behind by the surgeon.

'Surgeon left a specimen bag inside me after hernia op'