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Ministers may advise on how much sleep people need
The advice is expected to form part of a series of proposals aimed at improving public health.
Emerade adrenaline pens: Warning over faulty allergy injectors
Some Emerade pens have blocked needles so patients are advised to carry a spare one at all times.
Good gut bacteria 'helps starving children'
A diet of bananas and peanuts boosted key gut microbes in Bangladeshi children, a study found.
Babies 'don't need tongue-tie surgery to feed'
Babies with tongue-ties rarely need surgery to help them feed, a US study suggests.
More patients 'struggling to reach GP on phone'
Half of patients in some areas are finding it difficult to get through to book appointments and get help.
Are sugary drinks causing cancer?
A study suggests a link for both fizzy pop and fruit juices, although the reason is not clear.
East of England 999 software risks missing sepsis
The East of England Ambulance Service says it is working to improve diagnoses by call handlers.
Amazon Alexa offering NHS health advice
The voice-assisted device will give official NHS advice, but critics fear a "data protection disaster".
Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
Women with fewer "friendly" vaginal bacteria appear to be at greater risk, study finds.
NHS fees: 'Couple couldn't take baby's body home'
Opposition growing to policy of charging overseas patients upfront for NHS care in England.

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