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Support group for mums from different ethnicities

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:31
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
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What in the World

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:30
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
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Resident doctors vote to strike in England

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:18
The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
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'Parents should be told about their child's mental health'

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 13:51
Jessica Glasser's parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health.
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:00
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:00
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
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Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 10:00
A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored.
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First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 08:15
Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.
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The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 02:06
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to front-line areas in his kitted out mobile clinic.
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Jessie J reveals cancer operation success

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 19:29
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 02:08
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 02:08
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
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Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 19:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
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Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 19:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:00
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:00
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
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Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 02:04
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
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Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 02:04
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
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