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Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 09:00
Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has "a reluctance to look the future in the face".
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Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 09:00
Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has "a reluctance to look the future in the face".
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EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child

Mon, 10/06/2025 - 03:35
The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama.
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What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?

Sun, 10/05/2025 - 02:05
It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.
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Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths

Fri, 10/03/2025 - 05:08
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
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Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths

Fri, 10/03/2025 - 05:08
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
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Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst

Fri, 10/03/2025 - 03:30
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
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'I have Tourette's - just treat us the same as everyone else'

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 20:58
John Davidson tells us what it is like to have his life and journey with Tourette’s syndrome made into a film.
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Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 14:52
From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.
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First local endometriosis support centre to open

Thu, 10/02/2025 - 07:57
The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.
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'Buy one, get one free' deals for unhealthy food banned

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 09:00
Crisps, sweets, chocolate and fizzy drinks will be covered by restrictions starting in England.
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I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here's what I witnessed

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 08:09
Catriona MacPhee worked in a Highland care home for seven weeks as part of BBC Disclosure investigation.
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Surgeon offered womb removals in 'minutes' without proper examination, women say

Wed, 10/01/2025 - 04:35
Only "good fortune" prevented ex-gynaecologist Daniel Hay from causing more harm to women, a report says.
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Experiencing peace among the flowers

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 19:41
Audrey forgets her indoor troubles when she's outside in her garden.
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Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 18:01
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.
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Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 14:58
Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.
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New inquests open into jailed surgeon's patients

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 14:32
The coroner opens the inquests into the deaths of Pauline Brown and Jennifer Fox.
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'My baby's brain tumour symptoms were dismissed as colic'

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 12:52
A mum whose 12-week-old baby underwent emergency surgery for a brain tumour calls for better awareness.
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Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 10:53
The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.
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New online NHS hospital service by 2027, PM to promise

Tue, 09/30/2025 - 10:20
Patients will get the option of digital support when GPs refer them but only for certain conditions.
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