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James GallagherHealth and science correspondent BBC A therapy that would once have been considered a feat of science fiction has reversed aggressive and incurable blood cancers in some patients, doctors report. The treatment involves precisely editing the DNA in white blood cells to transform them into a cancer-fighting “living drug”. The first girl to be…

BBC Kelly Pardy’s eight-week nature prescription included snorkelling and rock-pooling Kelly Pardy was born with juvenile macular degeneration – a visual impairment that affects her central vision. The impact of the condition became particularly challenging when she became unemployed for a period of time. However, a referral to a “blue” social prescribing scheme in 2023…

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: “Community Minor Injury and Illness Units and GP practices across the county will continue to provide services and if people have an urgent care need, but are not sure which service to use, they are asked to visit 111.nhs.uk in the first instance or call 111 for advice.”