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If you are feeling low and live in Manchester, you may be interested in taking part in a study about Moodbuster, an online programme that can help to improve your mood and well-being.

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Weight-loss: Are injections the answer to tackling obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
Covid tests for China travellers to England ending
The pre-departure and voluntary arrival checks began in January after a spike in cases in China.
Bruce Willis's wife speaks of her grief at his dementia on his 68th birthday
Emma Heming Willis discusses the impact her husband's dementia is having on the family.
East of England Ambulance Service: NF graffiti at HQ
A trust accused of institutional racism has said its initial investigation into the incident fell short.
Junior doctor strike led to 175,000 cancellations
The walkout was the most disruptive NHS strike yet this winter - but pay talks have now been agreed.
Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says
Research suggests there is a crucial window during weaning to lower the allergy risk.
Calls for talks to end junior doctors' strikes
Unions and ministers are being urged to start talks after a pay breakthrough with other NHS workers.
Testing offered over Orkney breast cancer gene
People on the island of Westray are to be offered testing for a gene variant which can lead to a higher cancer risk
George Ezra 2023 tour: Vertigo diagnosis shines light on symptom
George Ezra's cancelled tour dates after being diagnosed with it - so we spoke to others with it.
Henry Dimbleby: Conservatives' obesity strategy makes no sense, ex-adviser says
Henry Dimbleby says the reluctance of government to intervene will cause "huge problems" for the NHS.

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Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...

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