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News ImageWant to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life.

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News ImageFirst drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes made available on NHS

The immunotherpay can give children and adults three extra years before they need to use insulin.

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News ImagePuberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do."

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News ImageJeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week.

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News ImageMinimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs.

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News ImageFive tips to keep your kids cool in a heatwave

Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.

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News ImageYoung women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

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News Image'We travel 530 miles so our son can have a haircut'

How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.

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News ImageWhy you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.

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News ImageResident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

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News Image'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.

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News Image'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.

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News ImageA letter sent by worried staff shows why maternity care is still failing too many families

Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes.

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News ImageIs watching England in the World Cup bad for your health?

Watching football is an emotional rollercoaster - but is it good or bad for your health?

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News ImageHow can we help our fathers live longer?

One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives.

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News ImageFlesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill

Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her.

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News ImageRecovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.

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News ImageWhat does hot weather do to the body?

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

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News ImageWhat are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.

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News ImageWhat to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

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News ImageWhat is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.

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News ImageWhat are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.

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News ImageIs vaginal microbiome testing worth it?

Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests

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News ImageHow an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill.

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News ImageTaboo subjects on the table at women's health event

Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations.

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News Image'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born.

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News Image1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

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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News ImageSwim club calls for more school water safety lessons

From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools.

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News ImageIslanders' lifestyle views could help shape future

The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.

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News Image'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.

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News ImageExcessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'

The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.

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News ImageMums' choir leader 'baffled' by park fee structure

A postnatal choir leader says professional dog walkers pay less to use the city's parks.

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News Image'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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News ImageBird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

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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News ImageRollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.

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News ImageVaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.

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News ImageWhat is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".

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News ImageA&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.

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News ImageResident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.

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News ImageCancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike

The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.

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News ImageMajor A&E changes announced amid strikes

Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.

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News ImageWhy are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.

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News ImageInside Health

James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.

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James Gallagher is joined by experts to answer key questions on the meningitis outbreak.

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James Gallagher examines the outbreak of bacterial meningitis in Kent.

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James visits Hackney, which has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country.

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News ImageIs vaginal microbiome testing worth it?

Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests

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News ImageAll in the Mind

What does the evidence tell us?

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News ImageThe Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health

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News ImageHow to keep children cool in the heat

Temperatures will increase significantly in the next few days and could hit 40C in places by Wednesday and Thursday.

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News ImageCan sunlight make you sneeze?

Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition.

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