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Cervical screening error: More women affected
An additional 3,591 women have not received information after a failure to send out letters, says Capita.
Ex-minister Norman Lamb urges cannabis legalisation
Norman Lamb calls for government regulation of the production, distribution and sale of cannabis.
Gene study unravels redheads mystery
Researchers at Edinburgh University carry out out the largest genetic study of hair colour to date.
'Weigh-ins help prevent piling on pounds at Christmas'
Researchers said self-weighing and other simple tips were effective at helping to beat the Christmas bulge.
Puzzle solving 'won't stop mental decline'
A new study suggests that doing intellectual activities throughout life is best.
Child advice chatbots fail to spot sexual abuse
Two leading chat apps also struggled with questions about drugs and bulimia.
NHS told to ditch 'absurd' fax machines
Almost 9,000 fax machines are currently used by the NHS in England - but that is set to change.
Transplanted organs gave patients cancer
Two people developed cancer after organ donations from a woman who had the undetected disease.
Young highly sceptical of social mobility
Many young adults think your social background gets you further in life than talent, a survey says.
Push for more take-up of flu vaccine before Christmas
PHE is urging more pregnant women and over-65s to get the flu jab after a fall in uptake.

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New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
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