How to die well
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The death of Andy Burnham’s father reminds me of my own losses
I still remember vividly my grandad’s descent – the gradual loss of comprehension, the withdrawal, sudden flashes of life
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Wildfires don’t just burn, they choke
Every year, these disasters leave their mark on my community
By Patients aren’t always honest with their doctors
A lot of people keep “little secrets” about their treatment
By How is your metabolic health?
Modern lifestyles have made our most basic systems dysfunctional
By If the government isn’t careful, GPs could go the way of dentists
Dental practitioners have always offered both NHS and private care to their patients
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Oxford trust accused of inappropriately accessing maternity campaigner’s medical records
The trust confirmed to the New Statesman that an investigation is underway
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Finding hope for humanity at Hay
Also: the tiresome return of Brexit, and a cultural workout
By Will AI replace doctors?
My patients are desperate to diagnose themselves
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A trip home to Farage country
Also: alternative medicines, and lessons from Imperial China
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The smoking ban is a threat to democracy
We are creating two tiers of citizenry
By Can AI diagnose your family’s health problems?
Patients are increasingly going to artificial intelligence before the GP surgery
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The prostate cancer conundrum
While screening is an imperfect science, there is public and political pressure to take action now
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Donna Ockenden appointed to chair Sussex maternity inquiry
It comes after lobbying by bereaved families and a joint investigation by the New Statesman and BBC News
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The rise and rise of icky IVF ads
Fertility treatment has become a major market
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Low sick pay is making Britain sicker
Data analysis finds the majority of employees carry on working despite illness
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Why am I so healthy?
My fittest friends are in hospital – but not me
By Young people are happier in sub-Saharan Africa than in the wealthy West
Globally, the younger the age of first smartphone use, the worse young people’s mental well-being
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I have avoided going to the dentist for as long as possible
Alas, my time has come
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The passion of Will Self
The writer says his new book could be his last
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