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'Adenomyosis ruined my life'

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:07
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:08
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
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Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:41
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:39
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
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Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:18
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
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Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:08
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 02:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 02:35
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:02
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:20
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
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Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:07
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
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'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:01
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
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Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:57
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Tue, 04/14/2026 - 02:06
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
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