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Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care
Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.
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Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
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MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
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What heat actually does to the body
The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.
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Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
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What does extreme heat do to your body?
Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?
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German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients
The German palliative care doctor was found guilty of murdering 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024.
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More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.
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Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
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Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
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Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.
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Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future
Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.
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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
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Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
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The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK
All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.
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NHS senior doctors in England vote in favour of strikes
Consultants in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
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How often do you get up from your desk?
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.
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How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.
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Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
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'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life'
Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer.
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NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.
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How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
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Do you have heart palpitations?
What are heart palpitations and when should you be concerned?
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German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
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How to calm an overstimulated mind
Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.
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Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
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WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
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Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy?
Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.
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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
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Amos: There needs to be a 'set of standards' for care
Review chair Baroness Valerie Amos recommends changes to overhaul the NHS maternity care system.
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Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner
The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner.
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Report chair recommends maternity and neonatal commissioner
Baroness Amos is leading the government-commissioned review into maternity and neonatal care in the UK.
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'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
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Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.
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Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.
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Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
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Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
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Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.
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Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prior...
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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis
The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
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Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon
Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.
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Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
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Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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How to treat heat exhaustion
BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.
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How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
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