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South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:06
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
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South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:06
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
Categories: World News

South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:06
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
Categories: World News

'It's heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough'

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 09:00
An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.
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Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 18:12
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
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Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 17:56
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
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Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly £20,000

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 14:20
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
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Can (and should) we cure blindness?

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 10:56
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
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Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 02:10
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
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Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:38
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
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Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:38
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
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Support group for mums from different ethnicities

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:31
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
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What in the World

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 16:30
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
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Resident doctors vote to strike in England

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 14:18
The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
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'Parents should be told about their child's mental health'

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 13:51
Jessica Glasser's parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health.
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:00
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
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Inside Health

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 12:00
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
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Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 10:00
A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored.
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First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 08:15
Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.
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The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 02:06
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to front-line areas in his kitted out mobile clinic.
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