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| Updated | 2026-07-01 10:31 |
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Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
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Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.
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The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.
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Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
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A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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More cancer patients could receive genetic testing thanks to a new technique pioneered in Cambridge.
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A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
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Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines
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How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
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Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.
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Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
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There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
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Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
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Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
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New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
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Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
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Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
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The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
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The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
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The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
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Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
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The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
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The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
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Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
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Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
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What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it?
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Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
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People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.
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Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
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The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
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One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.
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Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
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'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children'
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Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
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Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
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Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
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Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.
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