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Being an MMA fighter with PCOS and endometriosis

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 19:17
Mixed martial artist Sammy-Jo Luxton explains the difficulties of fighting with PCOS and endometriosis.
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Pleas for strike doctors to work blocked by union

Mon, 07/28/2025 - 17:50
NHS England says 18 requests have been rejected, but the doctors' union says hospitals are stretching staff too thinly.
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'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 14:51
Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about delays to surgeries.
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The Documentary Podcast

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 03:30
Why is uterine fibroids, a problem that affects millions of women rarely talked about?
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Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 03:08
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
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Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

Sat, 07/26/2025 - 02:55
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
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Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as England doctor strike begins

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 11:18
Hospitals in England are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors' strike starts.
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Starmer pleads with resident doctors to halt strike

Fri, 07/25/2025 - 00:13
The PM urges doctors not to follow their union down the "damaging road" of strike action, which starts on Friday.
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Just 7,000 steps a day could cut health risks, study says

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 16:08
Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
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Penile cancer medical trial 'gave me two more years'

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 08:05
Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy.
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Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 07:24
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
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Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 07:24
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
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Health DIY tests often inaccurate, study says

Thu, 07/24/2025 - 04:34
Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK.
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5 Live News Specials

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 15:04
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi
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Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 10:03
The pop star speaks for the first time about living with the condition following her diagnosis.
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The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 09:31
The key health checks we should be aware of, as we exit our 30’s and beyond.
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UK-first scheme aims to cut cardiac arrest deaths

Wed, 07/23/2025 - 08:02
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust is offering the video coaching to callers.
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Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 18:50
Union rejects plea by health secretary to call off strikes in England and continue talks.
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Five-day doctor strike will go ahead, says BMA

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 18:50
Union rejects plea by health secretary to call off strikes in England and continue talks.
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The low-cost incubator that's saved 5,000 babies

Tue, 07/22/2025 - 18:01
Spanish engineer Pablo Bergasa and his team have created an incubator that can run on a battery and a bottle of water.
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