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US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies11 Jul 2026 14:11US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening11 Jul 2026 04:03Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy10 Jul 2026 17:04Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave10 Jul 2026 11:18The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children10 Jul 2026 10:54People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition10 Jul 2026 02:37Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

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