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Why weight-loss jabs work better for some people than others

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 17:47
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.
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ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis

Fri, 04/10/2026 - 08:11
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
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Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 16:19
Aimee Oliver never imagined that giving birth would ultimately cause her to need surgery for incontinence.
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Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:14
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
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Incontinence problems leave me 'leaking while competing'

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:14
Aimee Oliver's problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
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Escaping the manosphere

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 20:26
Will Adolphy helps men and boys escape the influence of the online manosphere.
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New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 18:07
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 16:22
Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 15:32
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:56
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:56
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Researchers look into island's health benefits

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:11
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
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'Doctors thought my endometriosis was IBS'

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:01
The charity Endometriosis UK says the average time to receive a diagnosis has risen to nine years and four months.
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Strike reduces A&E unit to minor injuries service

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 20:49
Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.
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What is vegan collagen?

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:22
What's the latest on Collagen?
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What is vegan collagen?

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 18:22
What's the latest on Collagen?
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'We will end up with an NHS without doctors'

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:42
Dr Melissa Ryan, who works at Lincoln County Hospital, is among the doctors striking over pay.
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3D heart to let surgeons practise baby's vital heart operation

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 17:31
A 3D model of a baby’s heart will help doctors prepare for open heart surgery.
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Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:17
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.
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Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave

Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:17
Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.
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