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A small rise in the NHS backlog prompts questions about how well ministers are doing on improving waits.
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Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer to local maternity services online.
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More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this year.
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A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.
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Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.
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Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.
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What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
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How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?
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Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.
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How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.
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More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.
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We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?
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The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
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Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
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Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.
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David Ince says he "wouldn't be here today" if it were not for Paul Harrison and others.
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The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
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What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
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Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
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The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.
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The wellness drinks industry is booming - but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.
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BBC Weather presenter Alexandra Humphreys explains the benefits of getting some rays.
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Looking at hearing protection - from noise-cancelling headphones to ear plugs
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It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.
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It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.
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Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them.
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Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.
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Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.
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US to Pull $500m from mRNA Vaccine Research Citing More Risk Than Benefit"
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Hoarding is often misunderstood - and it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery.
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Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.
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Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.
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The government plans to crack down on dodgy cosmetic practitioners in England who exploit people and cause harm.
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The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
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The US is withdrawing $500m for vaccines for diseases like flu and Covid. Health correspondent James Gallagher asks if it's the right call.
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A mental wellbeing and suicide prevention support group for men, gave Tom his life back
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BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
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Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
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Bosses at the Great Western Hospital in Swindon have described the behaviour as "unacceptable".
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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
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We try to figure out why drug deaths are at an all-time high - and what can be done.
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A new surgery says its repeated offers to treat NHS patients have been turned down by officials.
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Charlotte says she feared the worst when her baby was taken into intensive care at St Mary's Hospital.
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Patients coming off Wegovy or Mounjaro should have support and advice for at least a year afterwards, NHS told.
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One woman says the Welsh NHS "can't be bothered" to send letters to patients to explain.
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Doctors say the jabs could save the NHS millions of pounds over the next decade.
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The murals are created at a special education school and wellbeing and cancer support centre.
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Dr Sunita Sah explains to Drs Xand and Chris van Tulleken why many people find it difficult.
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