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Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 03:07
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
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Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:14
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab

Thu, 06/18/2026 - 11:14
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Can we grow a third set of teeth?

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 18:08
Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines
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'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:13
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
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'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 09:13
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
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Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:39
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.
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Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 08:39
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.
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How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:17
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
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How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:17
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
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Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 02:26
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 02:26
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:06
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
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Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:23
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
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Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:23
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
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'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:08
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
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'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 08:08
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
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Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 02:10
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
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Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Mon, 06/15/2026 - 02:10
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
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A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Sun, 06/14/2026 - 17:15
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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