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Thousands more appointments hit by doctor strike

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 18:18
The NHS England said 91,000 appointments and procedures were cancelled due to the walkout this week.

More than one billion people now obese - study

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 02:03
Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.

More than a billion people living with obesity

Fri, 03/01/2024 - 02:03
Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.

We need assisted dying vote after report - Rantzen

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 14:43
A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

We need assisted dying vote after report - Rantzen

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 14:43
A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:17
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:17
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 12:17
Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.

Assisted dying 'does not worsen end-of-life care'

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 06:54
Cross-party group of MPs does not back change in law, but says some countries have seen care benefit.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 04:16
Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 04:16
Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 17:12
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.

Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 17:12
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.

NHS paid out £101m over city's maternity failings

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 13:49
The two hospitals in Nottingham are at the centre of a major inquiry into baby deaths and injuries.

Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:35
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.

Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 12:35
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.

Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 04:12
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.

Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 04:12
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.

Why South Korean women aren't having babies

Wed, 02/28/2024 - 02:12
South Korea has spent billions to reverse its low birth rate, but some say it isn't listening to young women’s needs.

Gething deleted messages, Covid inquiry hears

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 19:12
Labour leadership candidate used disappearing messages when he was health minister, inquiry told.

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