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We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen /in /by

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia? /in /by

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia? /in /by

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine? /in /by

Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs /in /by

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs /in /by

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen /in /by

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk – study /in /by

Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.

Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk – study /in /by

Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.

Concerns raised over surgeon at children’s hospital /in /by

Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.