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Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 18:33
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 15:00
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
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Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 14:05
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
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Fishing group 'devastated' after container fire

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 08:46
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".
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Inquiry announced into Leeds NHS maternity failings

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 08:29
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
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Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 08:15
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
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Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 04:06
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.
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The Interview

Mon, 10/20/2025 - 02:30
Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness
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Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens

Sun, 10/19/2025 - 09:22
Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old - so he turned to his second love, baking.
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Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 10:13
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
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Boozy Butlin's mishap leads to rare cancer discovery

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 09:07
Charlotte had a "fantastic" weekend at Butlin's, unaware of the news she was about to receive.
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'An adult weekender at Butlin's saved my life'

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 01:07
Charlotte Monjaria's weekend away with friends led to the discovery of a cancerous tumour.
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Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 17:24
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
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Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 17:24
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
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'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 11:18
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
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'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 03:47
Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings
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Uruguay legalises euthanasia after 10-hour debate

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 12:47
The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.
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Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 08:11
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".
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Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 15:21
Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.
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NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

Wed, 10/15/2025 - 08:13
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
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