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Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November
The 13th walkout in England in long-running dispute announced by British Medical Association.
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To nap or not to nap…
Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.
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CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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The British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his M...
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Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
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I thought my insides were falling out – what I didn't expect after childbirth
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.
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Staff skipped checks and said a vulnerable young woman was safe. Days later, she was dead
A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a "shambles".
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Mother of Baby P begins latest bid for release
Tracey Connolly was jailed in 2009 following the death her of toddler son Peter in north London.
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Two NHS trusts dropped from national maternity review
The Shropshire and Leeds trusts had been two of 14 to be included in a "rapid" review in England.
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Effects of antidepressants on physical health ranked for first time
Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain.
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Eight countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
Japan, Mexico and Peru are among the nations included in the updated Foreign Office guidance.
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Reaching 100: 'I never thought I'd make it to this age'
The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.
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Woman 'threatened' by NHS ward staff, inquiry told
Relatives have "grave concerns" about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.
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'Delighted' woman played clarinet in brain surgery
Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.
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Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill
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
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
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
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".
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Ex-rugby pro goes from the first XV to making fifteens
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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'An adult weekender at Butlin's saved my life'
Charlotte Monjaria's weekend away with friends led to the discovery of a cancerous tumour.
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Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
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Woman's rare cancer found after Butlin's holiday injury
Charlotte had a "fantastic" weekend at Butlin's, unaware of the news she was about to receive.
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Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
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How to spot if you have athlete's foot
Dr Ivan Bristow - from the British Association of Dermatologists’ Foot Fungus Task Force - explains why the signs of athlete's foot can get missed by ...
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Student paramedic helps deliver lecturer's baby
Elise Faragher is on placement in Worcester and lecturer Aaron Collins, and his wife, came in.
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'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales
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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Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost
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
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
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
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'It gave me my voice back': How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression
New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.
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Questions over mysterious death in mental health hospital
An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.
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Concerns over monitoring system used by mental health trusts
It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.
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Targeted prostate cancer screening could save countless lives, says Sunak
The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.
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Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR?
Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.
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'Prescription for time at the coast helped me'
A woman from Plymouth describes her health improving after a "green social prescription".
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Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance
New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint.
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Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé
BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first.
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The Climate Question
Most of the world will be living in cities by 2050. How can we improve their design?
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My late husband's organs transformed the lives of four people
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".
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Report shows 'stark' gender gap in HIV prevention
A meeting will discuss how to tackle what organisers say is a growing inequality in HIV prevention.
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'It saved me' - how Everton in the Community is changing lives
Everton defender James Tarkowski speaks with lifelong fan Sam to discuss how the club are supporting members of the community with mental health chall...
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'Marginalised and menopausal' women given spotlight
Women from ethnic minority communities typically experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and for longer.
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How singer Calum Scott stays grounded
Singer-songwriter Calum Scott speaks about resilience and staying grounded for World Mental Health Day.
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William's emotional moment in campaign to prevent suicide
Prince William's foundation is giving £1m to set up a suicide prevention network.
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How 20 minutes of nature can boost your health
Spending just 20 minutes in nature can lower blood pressure, heart rate and stress levels.
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Miranda Hart on the healing power of nature walks
Miranda Hart is interviewed about her recovery from fatigue on Woman's Hour
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NHS waiting list rises for third month in row
Numbers waiting for treatment hit 7.41 million in England at the end of August.
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'My eyesight might been saved if I'd gone to the optician sooner'
Gail Cairns started experiencing sight loss, headaches, and eye pain, but did not go to an optician when she first had symptoms.
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Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears
Some children paid "the highest price" of death because of redeployments, says health visiting charity head.
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School Council Network focusing on digital safety
The meetings allow primary and secondary school councils to shape policy directly with government.
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Freshers' flu: 'I'm coughing all the time'
Students share their experiences with freshers' flu - and what they've done to get better.
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'Nature should run through a city the same way that water does'
Baroness Kathy Willis talks about the importance of green and blue spaces in cities.
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