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Syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhoea increasing

Tue, 06/03/2025 - 15:56
Experts say the gonorrhoea figures are a worry. although the actual number of drug-resistant cases is low.
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Exercise improves colon cancer survival, major study shows

Mon, 06/02/2025 - 13:04
Risk of dying was cut by a third after colon cancer patients dialled up exercise levels.
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Disposable vape ban begins - but will it have an impact?

Sun, 06/01/2025 - 02:12
Retailers will no longer be able to sell single-use vapes as new laws come into force across the UK.
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The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 09:00
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
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The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'

Sat, 05/31/2025 - 09:00
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
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Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:37
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
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Why are disposable vapes being banned and how harmful is vaping?

Fri, 05/30/2025 - 12:37
It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.
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New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 19:49
The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK.
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Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:05
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
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Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'

Wed, 05/28/2025 - 18:05
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
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Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 22:11
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
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Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 22:11
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
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Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services

Thu, 05/22/2025 - 07:58
Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they "hit crisis point".
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Nature festival launched at national Park

Sat, 05/17/2025 - 16:57
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony.
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