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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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Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 20:45
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone.
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Loneliness group helps young adults find friends

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 14:34
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.
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1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 12:12
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years.
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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 02:41
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 02:29
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 02:29
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 07:55
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 02:42
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 02:34
Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 14:52
Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
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What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 13:46
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
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