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Laughing gas: Experts warn nitrous oxide ban will not stop use
The government defends new plans to tackle anti-social behaviour by clamping down on nitrous oxide.
Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy
Researchers say it may help trigger calming brain pathways and are putting their theory to the test.
Record revenue for staff agencies supplying NHS
Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand.
Smart glasses at Basildon Hospital speed up procedures
Basildon Hospital is using the technology during heart procedures to connect remotely to experts.
Betsi Cadwaladr: Apology over Jean Graves, 10 years on
Jean Graves was admitted to Ysbyty Gwynedd mental health unit in 2013 for nine weeks.
Long Covid: Three years and no magic bullet
BBC Scotland's Lucy Adams still suffers from the effects of long Covid and wants to know why.
Utah is first US state to limit teen social media access
One of the bills will give parents full access to their children's online private messages.
Four-day junior doctor strike set for April
The British Medical Association announces next walkout in fight to get 35% pay rise in England.
Commercial development of gene-edited food now legal in England
The law has changed to allow the commercial development and sale of gene-edited food in England.
Coronavirus: Woman who watched mum die recalls her last moments
Speaking three years after the first Covid lockdown, Anabel Sharma looks back on her mum's last moments.

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