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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.

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.

Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:34
Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.

Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 12:34
Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.

How dangerous is vaping and what is the disposable vape ban?

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 11:24
Vaping is far safer than smoking but the government wants to stop the sale of vapes to children

Wales Covid families want answers as inquiry arrives

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 08:43
Decisions made about Covid in Wales will be the focus of the inquiry over the next three weeks.

'Daily life is a struggle without my ADHD medicine'

Tue, 02/27/2024 - 06:30
ADHD UK estimate about 150,000 people have been affected by a UK-wide medicine shortage.

College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift

Mon, 02/26/2024 - 19:16
The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

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