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Coronavirus: Relaxing lockdown 'risky' and a 'political decision'
Warning from top scientist advising government says cases are still at very high levels.
Coronavirus: Dental practices to reopen from 8 June
Dental practices in England have been told they can reopen from Monday, 8 June.
NHS Seacole: Covid-19 rehab centre takes first patients
Covid-19 survivors can require heart, lung and muscle therapy, or psychological and social care.
About 7% have had coronavirus, says ONS survey
The estimate is based on blood tests on 885 people in England as part of a household survey by the ONS.
Coronavirus: R number 'very similar' across UK
Scientists say there are no significant regional differences in coronavirus rates across the UK.
Coronavirus: Test and trace system kicks off in England and Scotland
Thousands of contact tracers are tracking down close contacts of people with coronavirus.
Coronavirus deaths in US top 100,000
The US has seen more deaths (currently 100,047) and infections (1.69 million) than any other country.
Coronavirus: Schools and workplaces could see 'local lockdowns'
Restrictions could be introduced if there is a local flare-up of coronavirus, a minister says.
Hairdressers say they are ready to open in June
Salons are asking the government to let them open before July to cut hair.
Coronavirus deaths fall to six-week low
Early May bank holiday delays mean the true death figures are likely to have been even lower.

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Cancer treatment response may be affected by gut bacteria
"Gut bacteria 'boost' cancer therapy," BBC News reports. The news comes from research into whether people...
Could a blood test in middle age predict dementia risk?
"Tissue inflammation blood test points to dementia risk," is the headline in The Times. Researchers in...
Acid reflux drugs linked to increased stomach cancer risk
"A drug commonly used to treat acid reflux is linked to a more than doubled risk of developing stomach...
Nutrient drink for Alzheimer's has disappointing result in trial
A new study investigating the effects of a nutrient drink for Alzheimer's disease has led to very different...
Marriage may help lower dementia risk
"Marriage and having close friends may help protect against dementia, according to Loughborough University...
Afternoon open heart surgery 'leads to fewer complications'
"Afternoon heart surgery has lower risk of complications, study suggests," says The Guardian. Researchers...
Report calls for better mental health support in the workplace
"Up to 300,000 people with long-term mental health problems have to leave their jobs each year, a report...
Blood-thinning drugs may reduce dementia risk in people with irregular heartbeats
"Common blood thinning drugs halve the risk of dementia for patients who have an irregular heartbeat,"...
New genetic variants associated with breast cancer identified
"Do you have one of the 180 breast cancer genes? One in five women has a variant that raises her risk...