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Most men should not be screened for prostate cancer, says UK expert body
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Green leader Zack Polanski backs legalisation of all drugs
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Willie Stargell Foundation donates $128,000 to Novant Health dialysis center
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Doctors vote to go ahead with five-day strike in England this week
Nick TriggleHealth correspondent Getty Images This week’s five-day doctor strike in England will go ahead despite a new offer from the government. The British Medical Association said 83% of its members had voted to continue with the walkout in an online poll over the weekend. Turnout was 65%. The union agreed to the snap poll…
