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All in the Mind

6 hours 1 min ago
What does the evidence tell us?
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Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?

10 hours 31 min ago
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
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First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS

Tue, 06/23/2026 - 02:44
The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.
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Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 23:30
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
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What does hot weather do to the body?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:48
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:43
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 14:05
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:08
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
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The Climate Question

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 16:00
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
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How can we help our fathers live longer?

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 08:23
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.
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Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

Sun, 06/21/2026 - 04:48
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
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How to keep children cool in the heat

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:45
Temperatures will increase significantly in the next few days and could hit 40C in places by Wednesday and Thursday.
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How to keep children cool in the heat

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:45
How to keep children cool in the heat
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Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:18
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
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Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 19:18
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
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Can sunlight make you sneeze?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:51
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.
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Can sunlight make you sneeze?

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 16:51
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.
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New cancer care centres set to be built

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:31
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.
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New cancer care centres set to be built

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:31
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.
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Five tips to keep your kids cool in a heatwave

Fri, 06/19/2026 - 03:07
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
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