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'Twice as many die' in Africa after surgery
![A doctor performs free cataract surgery at Al Nuur eye Hospital in Mogadishu, on February 16, 2015. More than 800 patients annually receive free cataract surgery at Al Nuur Eye Hospital as part of a drive to improve the eyesight of members of poorer communities.](https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20180104151833im_/https://ichef-1.bbci.co.uk/news/200/cpsprodpb/C4A0/production/_99463305_tv042335742.jpg)
Surgery is a "silent killer" because of a lack of medical staff for aftercare, researchers say.
- 4 January 2018
- From the section Africa
Bionic hand has a sense of touch
Scientists unveil the first bionic hand with a sense of touch, that can be worn outside the lab.
- 3 January 2018
- From the section Health
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Gaming addiction classified as disorder
The World Health Organisation will include gaming addiction in its disease bible for first time.
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Technology
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Hunt sorry as A&Es struggle to cope
- 3 January 2018
- From the section Health
Mother sues dentist son to repay tuition
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Asia
AI could save heart and cancer patients
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
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'Limit children's snacks to 100 calories'
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
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German doctors oppose migrant age tests
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Europe
Making the most of life with a stoma
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
World first for dog's broken leg
- 29 December 2017
- From the section Science & Environment
Screens and eyesight: What can parents do?
- 28 December 2017
- From the section Health
UK medics to help Rohingya refugees
- 28 December 2017
- From the section UK
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- 4 January 2018
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Five secrets of England's best-run A&E
- 21 December 2017
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Woman with bionic hand can feel objects
- 3 January 2018
- From the section Health
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'I'll be back' vows broken-back surfer
- 3 January 2018
- From the section Sport
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How to make your lunchboxes healthier
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
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- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
The Japanese rice cakes that kill people
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Asia
Organ donor campaigner, 18, on honours list
- 29 December 2017
- From the section Health
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New Year's resolution fix
How to help make your good intentions last
- 1 January 2018
- From the section UK
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Woman receives bionic hand with sense of touch
Scientists unveil the first bionic hand with a sense of touch, that can be worn outside the lab.
3 January 2018
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Theresa May sorry for NHS difficulties
- 4 January 2018
- From the section UK
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Five secrets of England's best-run A&E
- 21 December 2017
- From the section UK
Video 1:27
Woman with bionic hand can feel objects
- 3 January 2018
- From the section Health
Video 2:01
'I'll be back' vows broken-back surfer
- 3 January 2018
- From the section Sport
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How to make your lunchboxes healthier
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
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Health headlines in 2018
- 2 January 2018
- From the section Health
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