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What to do if you are choking
Choking is an emergency - and over-65s are most at risk. Dr Oscar shares what to do if you're alone.
Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde
The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.
Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.
Hantavirus strain that spreads between humans found in cruise ship passengers
South Africa's health ministry said the Andes strain of the virus was found in two confirmed cases linked to the outbreak.
Mums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure
A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.
Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says
Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
Dr Punam's red flags to look out for in your health
Dr Punam joins us to discuss the red flags to look out for in your health.
How should we talk about our emotions?
Kimberley asks her guest, clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn, how we can manage and regulate our emotions.
'I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents'
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as 'The Magic Sleep Fairy' has appeared on TV giving advice around improving the sleep of babies.
Should you worry about napping?
Dr Aziza explains why napping could be a sign of a bigger issue
How can you improve your balance?
Chris and Xand continue their conversation with physiotherapist and vestibular rehabilitation specialist, Maggie Stacey.
Calls for Reformer Pilates regulation amid boom
Reformer Pilates businesses in the UK rose nearly ten-fold between 2024 and 2025.
NHS cancer jab could save patients hours in hospital
Thousands of patients will be offered a new injectable form of an immunotherapy drug that takes minutes.
What death doulas can teach us about dying
Death doulas or soul midwives have increased in popularity in recent years. What do they do?
'I was slowly slipping into insanity because of PMDD'
Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.
'It's the most normal thing in the world to feel weird'
Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff
The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.
'We felt we had to miscarry again to get the help we needed'
An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s'
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s'
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
The truth about taking testosterone
Dr Xand shares the latest information on testosterone
How can a heart rate tracker help you?
How can a heart rate tracker help you? Dr Oscar explains.
'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time
Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000
The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.
11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
'My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later'
Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.
Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
Care home manager struck off over 'horrific' restraining of disabled person
A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".
UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism'
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live's Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism'
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live's Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
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