Five reasons physical activity is important for cancer patients
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Biden’s plan for ending the emergency declaration for COVID-19 signals a pivotal point in the pandemic – 4 questions answered
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Native Americans have experienced a dramatic decline in life expectancy during the COVID-19 pandemic – but the drop has been in the making for generations
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GP numbers continue to fall but the UK isn’t unique in losing family doctors
The 2019 Conservative manifesto promised to increase the UK’s GP numbers by 6,000 by 2024. That target will clearly not
NHS plans to expand ‘virtual wards’ – but who will staff them?
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Guinea worm: A nasty parasite is nearly eradicated, but the push for zero cases will require patience
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Beta blockers: how these common heart medications may reduce the risk of violence
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A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn’t provide
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Dying to be seen: Why women’s risk for heart disease and stroke is still higher than men’s in Canada
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