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All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.
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The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.
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A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.
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A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.
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The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.
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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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The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.
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Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer.
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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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What are heart palpitations and when should you be concerned?
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A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
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Kimberley asks her guest, chartered psychologist Dr Ellie Buckley, why we get sensory overload.
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The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
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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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The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
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Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.
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A new report highlights growing demand and long waits in child mental health services.
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Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
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Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
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An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
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Review chair Baroness Valerie Amos recommends changes to overhaul the NHS maternity care system.
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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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Baroness Amos is leading the government-commissioned review into maternity and neonatal care in the UK.
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Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.
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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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The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
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BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
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The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients.
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Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
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Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.
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Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.
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Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.
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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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Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.
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BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.
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Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
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Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed
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In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
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Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
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Why are women's bodies impacted by heat differently to men's?
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Why are women's bodies impacted by heat differently to men's?
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A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.
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The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business.
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Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
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Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications - but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
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