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Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 02:47
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.
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11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening

Wed, 04/29/2026 - 02:40
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
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UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 10:34
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
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'I paid for a private hysterectomy'

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 09:09
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
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'I paid for a private hysterectomy'

Sun, 04/26/2026 - 09:09
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
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'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism'

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 18:57
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
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What NHS challenges does the election winner face?

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:13
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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What NHS challenges does the election winner face?

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 12:13
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 20:38
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
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Asbestos toy warnings

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 17:16
Asbestos toy warnings
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I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 14:52
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
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'Adenomyosis ruined my life'

Thu, 04/23/2026 - 08:07
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
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Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 20:08
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
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Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:41
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:39
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
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Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:18
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
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Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 14:08
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
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Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 02:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
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