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• New China virus: Number of cases jumps as infection spreads to Beijing The number of cases of the respiratory illness triples, as it spreads to Beijing and Shenzhen.
• Blue Monday: Why it's a 'load of rubbish' Blue Monday - known as the most depressing day of the year - was made up by a travel company in 2004.
• Period poverty: Schools urged to order free menstrual products Period poverty campaigners are urging schools and colleges to opt-in to the new scheme in England.
• HPV puts 'strain' on sex and dating Changes to smear tests will mean more HPV diagnoses but there is concern over myths about the virus.
• My 'butterfly skin' could kill me but I want to raise awareness for others Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition where skin can tear at the slightest touch.
• Unprofessional TikTok medical videos 'not the norm' TikTok videos made by doctors and nurses this week have been accused of spreading misinformation.
• Basildon Hospital: Mother died after 'unfathomable ineptitude' Gabriela Pintilie lost six litres of blood after giving birth to her daughter Stefania.
• Susan Warby death: Whistleblower letter to husband 'revealed blunders' The hospital reportedly demanded fingerprints and samples of handwriting to find the whistleblower.
• Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.
• Fake drugs: How bad is Africa’s counterfeit medicine problem? Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs.
• Stroke consultant shortage 'hurtling towards crisis' Some 48% of hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have the staff they need, figures suggest.
• Newcastle children talk mental health thanks to puppets The show is touring schools and is being used to spot early signs of issues.

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