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Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute

Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor...

BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after...

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A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and could transform the NHS

A walk-in fishermen's clinic saved Tom from sepsis - and...

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula...





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Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge miscalculation?

Could RFK Jr's move to pull mRNA vaccine funding be a huge...

The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health...

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How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back

How a 'seated salsa' can help your lower back

It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.

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Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel

Wellbeing walking maps to encourage green travel

The illustrated walking maps guide people along four car-free routes in and around...

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Art charity 'buzzing' about opening of new £75m campus

Art charity 'buzzing' about opening of new £75m campus

Art Shape works with the NHS to deliver creative courses as prescriptions.

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Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it says on the tin?

Drinks that make you chill - do they really do what it...

The wellness drinks industry is booming – but the big benefits they promise might...

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Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?

Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were...

Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts...

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Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed...

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and...

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Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

Gym with wellbeing focus welcomes lottery boost

The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective...

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What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?

The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children...

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Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture - here are three more tips

Sitting up straight isn't the only secret to good posture...

Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning...

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The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation

The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but...

Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics...

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'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he reached crisis point'

'My son's constipation wasn't taken seriously until he...

The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year...

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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England

Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for...

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Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be onto something?

Organ transplants for immortality: Might Xi and Putin be...

The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way...

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Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency

The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just...

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Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests

Error leaves 55,000 diabetes patients needing new tests

Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will...

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How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?

How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful...

The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's...

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Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor'

Disabled NHS medic told she's 'not a real doctor'

Disabled and neurodivergent doctors say the lack of reasonable adjustments is pushing...

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Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Best and worst-performing NHS Trusts in England named

Critics question the usability of new league tables meant to inform the public and...

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Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims

Deodorant firm sorry after 'itchy, burning armpits' claims

Mitchum said a change in the manufacturing process had affected some of its roll-on...

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One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son

One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son

"You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others," Rosen told Saturday Live.

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Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

Alzheimer's blood test could 'revolutionise' diagnosis

Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test...

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Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog...

The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered...

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What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer

What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped...

Denmark's survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other...

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Hospital opens room for miscarriage support

Hospital opens room for miscarriage support

The space will provide "compassionate care during a profoundly difficult time",...

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Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in...

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Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England's...

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Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated over 'failures'

Fourteen NHS trusts' maternity care to be investigated...

Families impacted have criticised the review, calling it "not fit for purpose".

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Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho's G-A-Y Bar

Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho's G-A-Y Bar

A leading sexual health clinic is running the drop-in sessions at G-A-Y Bar to boost...

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Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth op

Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth...

Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

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Let's have a conversation about periods

Let's have a conversation about periods

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations...

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A soft play designed for autistic kids

A soft play designed for autistic kids

The play area also has a calming room for children to relax in.

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Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.

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Ambulance workers arrested after six people die

Ambulance workers arrested after six people die

Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, Wiltshire...

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Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, review suggests

Doctor sexual misconduct hearings too lenient, review suggests

Sanctions for UK doctors guilty of sexual misconduct are too lenient in around a...

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Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe

Trust apologises for treating A&E patients in cafe

Using the cafe to treat patients "will not be allowed to happen again", the trust's...

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The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying

The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying

Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing...

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Creatine - can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen my brain?

Creatine - can this muscle-boosting supplement help sharpen...

As its popularity grows, research suggests creatine may also benefit short-term...

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'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster

'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in...

Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for...

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New rule for GPs after 27-year-old's cancer missed

New rule for GPs after 27-year-old's cancer missed

Jess's Rule urges doctors to 'think again' if they cannot diagnose a patient's illness...

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Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic

Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic

Dr Chris van Tulleken is on a global hunt to uncover a virus deadlier than Covid-19.

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Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the...

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What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link

What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven...

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there...

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Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there...

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Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression...

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Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination

Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination

Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies...

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NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care

NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care

Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of...

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How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons

How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups,...

Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide...

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Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance - experts

Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance - experts

A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current...

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'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs

'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold...

More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment...

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Head nurse describes 'chaotic' night baby died

Head nurse describes 'chaotic' night baby died

Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby's death about the moment...

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Are chia seeds and other fibre 'hacks' good for you?

Are chia seeds and other fibre 'hacks' good for you?

Obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr Deirdre Tobias explains how chia seeds...

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UK drug price rises necessary, says Patrick Vallance

UK drug price rises necessary, says Patrick Vallance

His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects...

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Why today's sunshine is more dangerous than normal

Why today's sunshine is more dangerous than normal

The UK could experience some of the highest UV levels ever recorded, on Thursday.

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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?

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I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman

I lost £15,000 after going to an IVF middleman

Companies that act as "middlemen" between patients and doctors are not regulated...

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How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?

How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down...

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your...

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Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting...

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Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes

Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying...

One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact...

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What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum...

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Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again...

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but...

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Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'

Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'

Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over...

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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me

Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it...

Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available...

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Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw...

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South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite

South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts...

South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread...

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Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?

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Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the...

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Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study

Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study

The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.

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Schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills

Seven schools receive awards for changes they have made to help pupils and staff.

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Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord...

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How do heat health alerts work?

How do heat health alerts work?

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage...

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Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary...

The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited...

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Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?

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Football tickets on prescription under new scheme

Football tickets on prescription under new scheme

Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms...

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NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near...

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your...

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Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to...

As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health...

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Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries...

Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes...

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'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations

'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike...

Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about...

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The Documentary Podcast

The Documentary Podcast

Why is uterine fibroids, a problem that affects millions of women rarely talked...

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Patients urged to go to appointments during strike

Patients urged to go to appointments during strike

An NHS spokesperson is thanking teams in the region for their hard work over the...

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Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis

Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis

Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with...

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Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union

Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union

NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals...

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'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle...

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I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care

I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted...

Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very,...

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The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?

With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for...

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Hospital trust to launch endometriosis study

Hospital trust to launch endometriosis study

The two-year project involves 70 patients recruited in north Staffordshire and Birminmgham.

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E.coli infections rise due to salad leaf outbreaks

E.coli infections rise due to salad leaf outbreaks

Parents should wash their children's hands with soap and warm water before food,...

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Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?

Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?

Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of...

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Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure

Major healthcare equipment firm on brink of failure

NRS Healthcare, which provides wheelchairs, hoists and other equipment, is expected...

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Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting

But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union...

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Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders

Boost our pay or risk strike action, warn nurse leaders

Royal College of Nursing wants urgent talks on way NHS contract works, warning nurses...

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Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'

Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'

The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother...

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Why is it so hard to say no?

Why is it so hard to say no?

Dr Sunita Sah explains to Drs Xand and Chris van Tulleken why many people find it...

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Mums' support group 'buzzing' at award nomination

Mums' support group 'buzzing' at award nomination

Omagh group Support 2gether is a finalist in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.

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Former nurse loses legal challenge over private gender clinic

Former nurse loses legal challenge over private gender...

A High Court challenge over the registration of England's first private gender clinic...

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Artists help pupils and centre users create murals

Artists help pupils and centre users create murals

The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support...

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Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day

Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern...

Handwritten notes show the wartime prime minister's frustration over slow penicillin...

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We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years fighting for the truth

We quit our jobs, sold our home twice and spent 10 years...

A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings...

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