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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:07
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia

Tue, 05/19/2026 - 18:07
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide
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Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:07
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 08:37
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex.
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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 02:17
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
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I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 02:56
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 16:55
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 12:59
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire.
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'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 17:26
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
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How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 16:38
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:57
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
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MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:37
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.
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How are countries responding to hantavirus?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:36
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
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Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 09:17
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.
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Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 02:06
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.
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Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:13
Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.
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How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 13:01
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
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How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?

Tue, 05/12/2026 - 10:59
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
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UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 20:52
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.
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Concern 'dangerous' performance enhancers are being sold online

Mon, 05/11/2026 - 13:14
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
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