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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
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University Hospitals Birmingham: Improvements but 'a mountain to climb'
A report into one of the biggest hospital trusts in England highlights new allegations of misogyny. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vU0Bc6M
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Radiographers in England to strike over pay
Staff at 43 NHS trusts have sufficient votes to stage walkouts, ballot results reveal. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Vz8fad6
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'My drinking was out of control - but now I know I can recover'
Scotland's only NHS-funded rehab launches a new peer support project to save people from addiction. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QksSv…
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'Historic' 15-year plan to boost NHS workforce
There will be a big expansion in student places and apprenticeships - but critics say action is needed now. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/j…
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Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door
Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/g6dqc8v
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Aspartame - is it a possible cause of cancer?
Reports suggest the World Health Organization could label the sweetener as possibly carcinogenic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4YX3rUj
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President Biden using sleep apnoea treatment device White House says
The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HXo3c8a
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NHS staff sickness hits record high in England
The equivalent of 75,000 staff are lost to illness, as the absence rate jumps 29% since before the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…
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Bird flu defence discovered in our bodies
Scientists want to be able to predict which bird flus are able to make the jump into people. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pCTO2B3
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BT investigated over major 999 call disruption
Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/p…
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Investigation into mental-health inpatient care in England
The government said deaths in hospital and young people's care would be examined, among other issues. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vmX…
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Report finds West Midlands ambulance whistle-blowers stifled
An NHS England report also finds failings in financial governance of West Midlands Ambulance Service. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9HsO7Qz…
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Parkinson's diagnosis motivates musician to record with heroes
Samuel Smith thought his diagnosis might stop him playing, but he went on to record with his heroes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iGSA6pX
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Nurse strikes in England end as vote turnout too low
Ballot of members by Royal College of Nursing fails to reach 50% threshold for walkouts to continue. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gp3NGxB
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Major research lost after cleaner turns off fridge lawsuit says
A US institute alleges it lost 25 years of work because a man wanted to stop "annoying" alarms. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xur…
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Bath scientists develop 3D-printed artificial knee
Five patients undergo the fitting of the implant, designed to preserve the patient's own knee joint. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/r6PX…
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AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy
The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
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Sarah Harding: Early breast cancer study in singer's memory begins
One of the Girls Aloud singer's final wishes was to find new ways of spotting breast cancer early. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MFdQv3…
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Public sector pay increase must be responsible - PM
Ministers confirm they are considering next year's public sector pay deals, as Rishi Sunak warns about inflation. from BBC News - Health https:…
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Lewis Capaldi: How success affected his mental health
The singer warned he may have to take a break from performing after struggling at Glastonbury. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3exqGv7
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Vaping: E-cigarettes have ruined my life woman says
Belle Moore, 19, who started vaping at 16 years old says she feels like she has "no control over it". from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
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Duchess of York recovering after breast cancer op
Sarah Ferguson's doctors have told her that the prognosis is good, her spokesman says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9eJ35Yq
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UK's high rate of avoidable deaths linked to NHS woes
People in UK less likely to survive treatable conditions than in other rich nations, study suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tRjm4VI
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Central Middlesex Hospital attack: Man in court over double stabbing
Matteo Bottarelli, 43, appears in court charged with three counts of attempted murder. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BNl2Rqc
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Supermarket trolleys reveal heart problems in shoppers
Special sensors in the handle can detect an irregular heartbeat that raises the risk of stroke. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eJAdvxK
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Junior doctors to hold longest strike yet in July
The walkout in England, beginning at 07:00 on July 13, will last for five consecutive days. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/C2aUpkD
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Glastonbury Leeds and Reading will have drug safety testing
The bosses of some large UK festivals say they will be checking drugs, but smaller events aren't sure. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8b…
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Mosquito-borne diseases becoming increasing risk in Europe
Experts say the insects, which carry viruses, have moved into new parts of the continent. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4pnQNWg
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Liver disease: 'Poo transplant' treatment trial launched
Participants will consume capsules of dried faeces to see if they can improve gut health. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bL9jdcT
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'Infected blood killed my dad - I want compensation now'
Justine Gordon-Smith says her family were "abandoned" without support before her father's death. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
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Cardiff: Women 'treated differently' due to ethnicity at hospital
Inspectors were concerned some women at Wales' largest hospital were being treated differently. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/r9X6Ghi
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Covid: How do UK pandemic death rates compare?
Death rates since March 2020 up by 3% in France, 5% in the UK and 17% in the US from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Z2bMF1P
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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?
Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/v7Bfhyq
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Judge blocks Arkansas ban on gender transition treatment for minors
A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bRzs7gO
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Isolating sooner might have avoided first lockdown Hunt says
The UK should have prepared to test and isolate more, the ex-health secretary tells the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VWy1Ib…
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Device developed in Bristol offers 'revolution' in hormone understanding
Scientists say the new device spots early signs of disorders caused by dysfunctional stress hormones. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/chU4OPt…
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Scrapped Covid vaccine deal with Valneva cost UK taxpayers 358m
New figures show how much the UK government paid for the cancelled deal with French firm Valneva. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vaudlSk
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One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby
Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1Ljx094
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Sharp rise in teenage girls with eating disorders during Covid
GP records show largest increases in wealthier areas, as charities say earlier support is needed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NstRUPY
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Covid Inquiry: Austerity polices helped UK withstand Covid says George Osborne
The former chancellor denies his austerity policies left health services "depleted" ahead of pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
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Taiwan kindergarten druggings spark alarm among island's parents
At least eight children were found with trace amounts of sedatives in their system. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OBhI2oy
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Egg freezing rises as more women look to preserve fertility
The dramatic rise in egg freezing could be due to the pandemic, the UK fertility regulator says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zrtD1WM
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Teens in England will have just one dose of HPV jab
The change, from September, follows advice one shot provides equal protection to the current two. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/i2P8U6V
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Lucy Letby trial: Nurse 'gaslighted colleagues to hide baby murders'
Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of being a "calculating and devious" opportunist who killed babies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sXM…
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Covid Inquiry: Mistake not to consider range of pandemics - David Cameron
David Cameron says "group think" meant government focused on flu pandemics, rather than other diseases. from BBC News - Health https://if…
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Vicky Pattison: 'Sharing my egg-freezing journey nearly broke me'
Vicky Pattison says she does not regret sharing her egg-freezing journey, despite negative messages. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hRNJgCz
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Antidepressants: Two million taking them for five years or more
The scale of long-term use - and concerns about withdrawal symptoms - are revealed by BBC Panorama. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qu93Pvk
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Covid inquiry: UK's public services were 'depleted' when Covid hit
The nation's health was declining and the NHS was struggling by 2020, the Covid inquiry hears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Yk01Bz2
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Doctor Nicholas Chapman put bodily fluid in woman's coffee
Dr Nicholas Chapman will be sentenced in July after being found guilty of a sexual offence. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/keWyLfU
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Alzheimer's: Adjusting to being your parent's parent
Two brothers describe the changes they've made to care for their father after his diagnosis aged 55. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ovMh…
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CQC warns Mid and South Essex NHS Trust over failings
The health regulator issues a warning notice to an NHS trust over safety failings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/S64cXQs
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First synthetic human embryo raises ethical issues
The synthetic embryos - only days or weeks old - could help explain infertility and pregnancy loss. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0MxwG4o
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Northern Ireland Health: Waiting list patient communication 'in disarray'
A report finds significant failures in updating patients amounted to "systemic maladministration". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…
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Charles Ndhlovu: NHS 'corrected mistakes' after son's suicide - mother
Charles Ndhlovu's mother says care plans were added to when her son died. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JEgLw7B
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Pandemic akin to war lawyer tells Covid inquiry
Decisions were "finely balanced" and, with hindsight, might have been different, Fiona Scolding KC says. from BBC News - Health https://i…
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Super-engineered vaccines created to help end polio
The first new polio vaccines in 50 years are less likely to mutate into a dangerous form that causes disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
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Hot weather adds to NHS pressure as doctors strike
NHS bosses worry as junior doctors in England stage a third walkout in their attempt to secure a 35% rise. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1q…
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Many more women now beating early breast cancer
The risk of dying from the disease has fallen in past 20 years thanks to new treatments, a study says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vzbLDE…
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Massive lockdown impact was not considered, inquiry hears
The lead lawyer questions the approach taken, saying the impact of lockdowns had not been fully considered. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/p…
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Sunak 'not worried' about Covid inquiry seeing messages
Chris Mason asks Rishi Sunak if he has something to hide from Covid inquiry in pandemic messages. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iupgd8a
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Number of hay-fever sufferers seeking NHS advice triples
The NHS website's hay-fever advice pages received one visit every three seconds on Sunday. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Mqo5k8v
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The Scottish islands desperately seeking doctors
There has been no permanent doctor on the Hebridean islands of Barra and Vatersay since last summer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xtghvy1
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Mother jailed for taking abortion pills after legal limit
The 44-year-old pleaded guilty to procuring drugs to induce an abortion at 32-34 weeks. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BjC2fNi
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Colin McFarlane: The Cube voice and The Dark Knight star diagnosed with prostate cancer
The 61-year-old, who was the voice of ITV's The Cube, encourages more black men to take blood tests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/X648…
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Nurse says mum's 16-hour Southend Hospital A&E wait was 'awful'
Becky Higgs took her 70-year-old mum to Southend Hospital who say the incident "shouldn't have occurred". from BBC News - Health http…
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Kenya sickle cell: Fighting to dispel the myths around the disease
Kenyan Lea Kilenga Bey campaigns for better treatment for those who have the genetic disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PHlCd8k
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Puberty blockers to be given only in clinical research
NHS England says the drugs will only be prescribed for those signed up to a clinical research programme. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YngE…
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Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?
What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NFpcTHb
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Taurine may extend life and health, scientists find
Researchers say the nutrient may be an "elixir of life" but warn against buying it until more research is done. from BBC News - Health ht…
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Glastonbury: Disposable vapes added to 'what not to bring' list
The festival extends its "reduce, reuse, recycle" slogan to "environmentally hazardous" e-cigarettes.. from BBC News - Health h…
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Kettering General Hospital chief apologises over children's care
Kettering General Hospital has been accused of failing children and its services are inadequate. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wUdsTxN
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Strictly dancer Amy Dowden gives update as cancer treatment begins
Stars are wishing the Strictly dancer well as she starts treatment for grade three breast cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/m6rXH8P
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NHS struggling to provide safe cancer care, say senior doctors
Staff shortages are driving up waiting lists in all four UK nations, the Royal College of Radiologists says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…
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Climate change is harming my mental health
A former climate scientist is among a growing number of people overwhelmed by "eco-anxiety". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/J8G1oM…
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Hot weather: New health alert as weekend temperatures to hit 30C
The first Heat-Health Alert of the year is issued across large parts of England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xR3ATsY
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Senior doctors plan 48-hour strike for July in England
British Medical Association said hospital consultants in England will walk out if members vote for action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HC…
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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how will it work?
The inquiry into the UK government's handling of the pandemic will soon hold public hearings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QNvihPn
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Lewis Capaldi: Are more musicians prioritising mental health?
Lewis Capaldi says he needs a break from touring in order to be "Lewis from Glasgow for a bit". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5kA…
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Plan for GPs to offer NHS patients Wegovy weight-loss jab
But experts warn "skinny jabs" are not a quick fix or a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
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Adenomyosis: NHS failing women, health ambassador says
Prof Dame Lesley Regan was appointed to support the Women's Health Strategy implementation in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ts…
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis sex infections reach record levels in England
There were 82,592 cases of gonorrhoea in 2022 - up 50% on the year before, officials say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Opnz9W6
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Kettering Skylark ward: Mum alarmed at 'out-of-depth' admission
The mother of a five-year-old boy speaks of his care at an under-fire children's ward. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/orXVIen
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Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK - medics
The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries is "out of control", a nursing body says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6wP39f…
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Manchester baby death investigated over 'possible manslaughter'
"Possible gross negligence manslaughter" is being investigated after a baby died, police say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qnuhX…
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Doctors failed to spot cancer 'red flags' - report
Charlie Puplett first went to her GP with common signs of colon cancer, but was not diagnosed for a year. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zCF…
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Sudan conflict: Caesarean by phone light - giving birth in a warzone
Women in Sudan's few remaining maternity wards are having babies to the sound of gunfire. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hjoP1u3
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Frimley Park Hospital apologises over girl's cancer diagnosis delay
Olivia Maunder's family say she has just months to live after her tumour was initially missed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N01qmfW
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Multi-cancer blood test shows real promise in NHS study
The Galleri test revealed the correct site of a tumour 85% of the time in a study with 5,000 patients. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rzRCMZ…
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'Living with bigger boobs made me want to hide'
As the number of breast reductions rises, women open up on their experience of having bigger breasts. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xuD47zX…
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Menopause and periods guidance is a 'magnificent step forward'
A new workplace standard for women with periods or the menopause has been published. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0P2lqZb
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