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Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:56
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
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Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 02:10
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
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Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:38
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
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Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:38
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
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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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