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Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 00:03
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
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Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

Thu, 07/31/2025 - 00:03
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
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E.coli infections rise due to salad leaf outbreaks

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 16:33
Parents should wash their children's hands with soap and warm water before food, say health officials.
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Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:49
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
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Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:49
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
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The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 09:02
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
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The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 09:02
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
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Hospital trust to launch endometriosis study

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 08:08
The two-year project involves 70 patients recruited in north Staffordshire and Birminmgham.
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'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 05:01
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.
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'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 05:01
People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue.
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I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care

Wed, 07/30/2025 - 04:13
Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very, very low".
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 12:00
James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital.
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Patients urged to go to appointments during strike

Tue, 07/29/2025 - 08:10
An NHS spokesperson is thanking teams in the region for their hard work over the weekend.
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Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 19:17
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with PCOS and endometriosis.
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Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 19:17
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with PCOS and endometriosis.
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Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 17:50
NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly.
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'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 14:51
Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about delays to surgeries.
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The Documentary Podcast

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 03:30
Why is uterine fibroids, a problem that affects millions of women rarely talked about?
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Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 03:08
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
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Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 02:55
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
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