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Major A&E changes announced amid strikes

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 15:50
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
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What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:40
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:03
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 02:31
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
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'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 02:03
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 02:02
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 18:03
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 18:00
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:28
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What does hot weather do to the body?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 13:25
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 12:08
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
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Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 02:57
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 19:55
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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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 19:55
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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Are you too emotional?

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:45
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.
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New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 18:00
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
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What in the World

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:35
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
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Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 11:00
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
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Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 02:06
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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Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 20:57
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.
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