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Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
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The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
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People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
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The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised 61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
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Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
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As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
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A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
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A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
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Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
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Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
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Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.
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Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.
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Hundreds of children are dying from measles in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
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The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
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The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.
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The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
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Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?
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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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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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Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
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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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Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.
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Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.
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The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
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Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
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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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