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Most hip and knee replacements 'last longer than thought'15 Feb 2019 00:34This helps doctors who often struggle to answer questions from patients on how they will last.
Brain function of night owls and larks differ, study suggests15 Feb 2019 00:37Late risers have poorer attention, slower reactions and increased sleepiness, a study suggests.
A&E waits at worst level for 15 years in England14 Feb 2019 11:53Nearly 330,000 A&E patients waited for more than four hours last month in England.
'Know your cholesterol like you know your Pin code'14 Feb 2019 00:54Going for a free health check could flag up early signs of cardiovascular disease, health bodies say.
Chemicals 'repair damaged neurons in mice'14 Feb 2019 16:30Some early studies in mice suggest drugs can be developed to halt mental decline, say scientists.
Cannabis use in teens linked to depression13 Feb 2019 16:11Experts link use of the drug in teenage years to cases of depression later in life.

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