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Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
What in the World
Researchers are trying to improve how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is diagnosed
How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
Experts say the cost of living, pandemic and boom in unhealthy food are behind the rise in cases.
Why women are more affected by hot weather than men
Why are women's bodies impacted by heat differently to men's?
Why women are more affected by hot weather than men
Why are women's bodies impacted by heat differently to men's?
How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?
A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected.
Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions
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.
Many fear the NHS will continue to fail mothers and babies unless there's a cultural shift
Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.
Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications - but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.
Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests
All in the Mind
What does the evidence tell us?
Is watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?
Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?
First drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS
The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author
Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons
From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.
The Climate Question
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
How can we help our fathers live longer?
One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.
Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer
The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.
How to keep children cool in the heat
How to keep children cool in the heat
Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial
Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.
Can sunlight make you sneeze?
Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.
New cancer care centres set to be built
The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years.
Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
'Game-changing' cancer service approved for rollout
More cancer patients could receive genetic testing thanks to a new technique pioneered in Cambridge.
Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine
A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.
Can we grow a third set of teeth?
Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines
'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill
Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.
How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame
Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.
Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak
There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.
Why is it so hard to show yourself compassion?
Kimberley Wilson discusses compassion on Complex.
Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event
Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.
'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'
New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.
Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps
Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
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