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Jessie J reveals cancer operation success

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 19:29
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 02:08
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me

Sat, 07/05/2025 - 02:08
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
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Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 19:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
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Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 19:27
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:00
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 16:00
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:00
James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.
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Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 02:04
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
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Is RFK Jr's divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering - or revolutionary?

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 02:04
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
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Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 18:55
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
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Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 18:55
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
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Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:59
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
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Hot weather: How to sleep in the heat

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:59
Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.
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What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:55
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
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What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 11:55
What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.
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Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 04:10
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
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Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 04:10
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
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Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes

Sun, 06/29/2025 - 02:21
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
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