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New drug to prevent migraines to become available on the NHS in Wales
Health
Good news for migraine sufferers who have exhausted other avenues as a new pill will soon start to be prescribed in Wales
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The signs of undiagnosed autism in adults and teens as referrals double
Health
There has been an increase in the number of people being referred for autism and services can't keep up with the demand
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Warning signs of 'silent killer' cancer that's second most common in UK
Health
The second most common cancer in the UK, lung cancer, usually does not present any signs of symptoms in its early stages
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Have your say on the future of health and social care in Wales
NHS
'We need people in Wales to bring their thoughts, worries, and ideas to us so we can help create a more fit-for-purpose health and social care system'
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Major update to planned hospital strikes in Wales
NHS
The Welsh Government and BMA Cymru, which represents most doctors in Wales, have re-entered talks about pay negotiations
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Shoppers say 6p tablet has cleared up their skin and improved hair and nails
Health
People with 'poor skin health' claim they've noticed a difference in their skin, hair and nails after taking the tablets
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Tributes paid to legendary 'Big Daddy' as city prepares for huge funeral
Cardiff
'If we were to write a book about our lives, he would be in every sentence'
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One of Wales' largest hospitals put on Black Alert as people are told to avoid A&E
NHS
The hospital is seeing high numbers of patients, including many with 'DIY-related injuries'
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Swansea Bay health board cuts cancer waiting list but patients still wait too long
Swansea
Nearly 200 patients have been waiting more than two months to start treatment
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Man spends more than 20 hours waiting in A&E and said it was the 'worst place I’ve ever been'
Rhyl
Latest data shows NHS targets are not being met across Wales
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Man who went home from work sick found dead by colleagues days later
Courts
The 31-year-old was found dead at his Cardiff flat after colleagues became concerned by his absence from work
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Thousands of Welsh doctors will strike today over pay but 5% is best Welsh Government can offer
Health
'Junior doctors are starting their careers earning £13.65 an hour in Wales. Is that all they are worth?'
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Welsh Government issues important warning about upcoming doctor strikes
Health
Junior doctors are on strike as they are demanding their pay be restored back to 2008 levels
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Migraine drugs like CGRP blockers which have success in 96% of cases 'must be made more available on NHS'
Health
Tory MP Dehenna Davison said the treatment is only made available by specialists with massive waiting lists after three other drugs fail
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The number of people in Wales' hospitals with coronavirus right now
Coronavirus
The circulation of Covid-19 in Wales appears to have passed the winter peak
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The treatments with the longest waits at Wales' hospitals
NHS
There are more than half a million people in Wales waiting to start treatment with the NHS
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The smallest baby ever born in Wales celebrates her first birthday in hospital
Newport
Robyn Chambers weight just 11oz when she was born and has never been able to leave hospital
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'I was verbally abused, spat at, and had glass thrown at me while trying to do my job'
NHS
Julie Owen, a Welsh Ambulance Service Paramedic in Colwyn Bay, said the attack by a patient's daughter has left her 'hyper aware' of threats.
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My bosses put me in a coma and left me with brain damage after I was drawn into criminal underworld
Crime
'Because no one will speak up out of fear, the people responsible are left to carry on and do it again to the next victim'
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"I was bleeding, fainting and in pain for 16 years until I was finally diagnosed"
Real Life
Larissa, 29, battled 16 years of pain including 10 ultrasounds, two MRIs and becoming reliant on codeine before getting a proper diagnosis
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Diabetes: Expert's five 'uncommon' changes that could lower your blood sugar levels fast
Health
Healthy lifestyle tweaks are some of the most potent weapons against health problems caused by diabetes
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UK surgeon seeing two patients a week with overseas surgery complications - some emergencies
UK News
Consultant bariatric surgeon Dr Ahmed Ahmed says many needed emergency or follow-up surgery after going abroad for weight-loss ops - he was speaking amid calls for a national awareness campaign
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Trusted GP surgery manager stole £320,000 from business
Courts
The fraud has put the surgery - which cares for more than 800 patients - at "substantial financial risk" and left staff fearing for their jobs
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How does your local maternity unit rate as half told they need to improve
Health
Care Quality Commission inspections found 55 per cent were below standards with many rated 'inadequate' - use our gadget to check your nearest maternity unit
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