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The NHS, or National Health Service, is the public health service in the UK. It was established in 1948 as part of a major social reform after the Second World War. The principles of it is that it should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery.

'I'm a nurse and there's a simple reason why women wee when they laugh'
Women
We can all let out a little wee now and then when we giggle, but it turns out there's a reason why it happens. Jane Clarke explained just why we can do it from time to time
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'Highly transmissible' new Covid strain spreading - eight symptoms to look out for
NHS
Experts fear a new variant of coronavirus could soon sweep the UK and cause a spike in the number of cases before Christmas, dubbing it the grandchild of omicron
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Teen left looking 'like a pufferfish' after beautician illegally gives her lip fillers
Beauty
Evie-Grace Keeler, 17, was left looking far from herself after having lip fillers. The injections burst a blood vessel in her lips, which caused them to swell and turn purple for a fortnight
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Top concerns after giving birth via C-section - including how much it will hurt
Pregnancy
A quarter of expectant mothers have to give birth via caesarean every year - and almost all of these have concerns about their recovery immediately after the surgery
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Covid variant with 40 mutations rips through UK as millions still need their booster
Coronavirus
It’s thought that fewer than a third of people eligible for booster jabs this winter will ultimately take up the offer, even though the virus’s mutations pose an ongoing risk
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BBC Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers diagnosed with 'scary' condition as he shares health update
BBC
One half of the culinary duo The Hairy Bikers, Dave Myers has opened up about his recent glaucoma diagnosis which was caught early after his optician spotted worrying symptoms
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Teen left with 'bomb-like injuries' after being hit by tractor in horror accident
Injuries
Lucie Maguire was just 19 when she broke her back and had to have her leg amputated after being struck by a tractor and dragged down the road - her parents were told to 'say their goodbyes'
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Dave Myers joins Specsavers in calling for National Eye Health strategy in England
Vision impairment
The Hairy Biker was diagnosed with glaucoma more than a decade ago - and could have gone blind if it hadn't been detected, he says
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Former blacksmith fitted with 'bionic' arm now training to set world record
Injuries
Former blacksmith John Whitman, 41, had his arm amputated after a workplace accident in 2021 and now works as an Argos sales assistant
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Market trader gets so aroused when he gets on the bus he's forced to walk instead
NHS
Poor Simon Tasker, 48, has to get off his bus early and walk home in the rain because he can't go on one for more than a mile before he starts getting 'issues'
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Obese female dummy with big breasts built for medical students for realistic training
Health issues
A UK university has launched what is thought to be the world's very first overweight manikin for medical students in recognition of rising obesity rates in England
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NHS doctor's six warning signs that could mean you're a borderline alcoholic
NHS
If you feel like you may be drinking too much alcohol and it could be affecting your wellbeing, you may want to listen up as an NHS doctor has shared six signs to look out for which could mean you could be a borderline alcoholic
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'Storm migraines' leaving millions with splitting headaches thanks to pressure drops
Met Office
Nine million Britons – one in seven - suffer from ‘storm migraines', weather-triggered headaches, with the main cause being sudden falling air pressure like during stormy weather
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Healthy woman, 27, died after routine jaw operation turned into tragedy just hours later
Hospital
Laura Broadwell's jaw operation last year went smoothly, but she collapsed when she got up to use the toilet and tragically died shortly after - an inquest into her death was held this week.
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'I didn't know I was pregnant until giving birth at home – all tests were negative'
Pregnancy
Toni Brown, 42, found out she was pregnant as she gave birth at home. But the mum was left stunned by the discovery after multiple tests she took came out negative
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Glam prison nurse 'fling' with road rage lag who sexted jail warden probed
Prison News
Alexandra Power has been described as being 'very glamorous' and 'popular' with inmates, and allegedly formed a relationship with a lag who 'has form' - the pair are now said to be living together
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Shocking moment NHS nurses braid each other's hair as patient takes own life feet away
Courts
WARNING, DISTURBING CONTENT: Brendan McFarlane should have been under constant observation but took his own life just four days after being admitted to a mental health unit
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Inside UK's 'fattest town' where fast food is sent to same address three times a day
Health issues
EXCLUSIVE: The UK town has been given the brutal title after an over-reliance on cars coupled with using too many takeaways and a loss of the area's primary industries
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'Losing 19 stone saved my life - I wouldn't have spotted cancer if I was still big'
Cancer
Bethany Woodward, 27, was only able to feel the hard ‘’grape sized’’ lump in her right breast after losing 19 stone and it was that discovery that ultimately saved her life
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Spending time in nature can help reduce pressure on NHS, says Public Health England
Mental Health
Spending time outdoors can help people feel more relaxed, less stressed, and can boost productivity, according to research
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Britain an apology: Daily Star said Bozo and Co were useless, moronic and inept but it turns out they were much, much worse – we're happy to set record straight
NHS
Official verdict into government handling of Covid crisis shows that we owe you an apology... because even we didn't get the full scale of all this ineptitude
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Bloke, 49, dies after setting himself on fire outside McDonald's as staff offered support
Mcdonalds
Staff at a branch of McDonald's in Walton, Liverpool have been offered counselling after a 49-year-old man set himself ablaze outside the chain, sadly dying due to his injuries
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Britain's worst hotel chain revealed as guests slam 'awful' and 'filthy' rooms
Staycation
Which? shared a report of the best and worst hotels in the UK ranking popular chains like Travelodge, Premier Inn, Hilton, Wetherspoons, Ibis and Britannia hotels
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ITV GMB's Kate Garraway reveals colleagues cancer scare after 'suspicious' test results
Good Morning Britain
The ITV presenter used her colleague as an example to comment on the long waiting list for non urgent care at the NHS as she revealed the terrifying detail on Good Morning Britain.
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