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Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient12 Jan 2026 00:00Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.
Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital12 Jan 2026 00:08The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated
Doctors strike called off as union backs latest pay deal 09 Jan 2026 16:06Medics had been set to go on the first national walkout staged by NHS workers on Tuesday in a dispute over pay.
Flu on the rise again after Christmas mixing, says NHS08 Jan 2026 11:14Cases up after two weeks of decline, as hospitals report rise in slips and falls because of cold snap.
People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters08 Jan 2026 01:21Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows.
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say09 Jan 2026 16:22Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.

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