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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
NHS staff could face ban on wearing Palestine badges to combat antisemitism

NHS staff could be banned from displaying politically aligned badges on their uniforms, such as the Palestine flag, fol...

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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Going grey? Doctor names deficiencies with the 'strongest link' to hair pigmentation loss

Genetics and the natural ageing of pigment-producing cells are the principal drivers behind hair turning grey. But for ...

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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
'My prostate cancer was found by chance - it shows why screening can't be so limited,' says BBC Radio 4 comedian Jon Holmes

Health Secretary James Murray on Tuesday endorsed recommendations from advisers that would limit screening to just a fe...

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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM
'Basic' workout may be the most effective tool to slow bone density loss, doctor says - 'It's always worked'

Exercise supports well-being in all its forms, but when it comes to longevity, science suggests not all types are equal...

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Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 8:10 AM
First new ovarian cancer drug in two decades wins approval in 'most significant breakthrough'

NHS England has granted approval for Elahere, a groundbreaking treatment for women battling chemotherapy-resistant ovar...

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Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 2:38 PM
One in ten workers skipping meals to pay for fuel

Families are skipping meals, cancelling trips to elderly relatives and considering quitting their jobs as soaring fuel ...

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Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Health chiefs sound alarm as genital herpes infections rise across England

Health authorities have sounded the alarm over a notable uptick in genital herpes infections across England, with fresh...

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Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Two UK doctors to testify in major US Covid vaccine probe

Two British medics attacked for their views on Covid jabs will address the US Senate today after being praised for thei...

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Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 12:24 PM
As a GP, here's how I feel about Britain's sick note culture

The Fit Note system has placed family doctors in an impossible position, forcing them to make decisions that are often ...

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Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM
Groundbreaking treatment could help bladder cancer patients avoid 'life-changing' surgery

A groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment offers fresh hope for bladder cancer patients, potentially allowing them to av...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Frail pensioners failed in NHS postcode lottery as four in five miss vital health checks

Millions of elderly patients are missing out on vital NHS checks that could prevent falls, disability and hospital admi...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Just two hours of weight training a week 'slashes risk of early death’, scientists say

Fresh research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reveals dedicating between ninety minutes and two ho...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Sicknote culture in NHS costing British taxpayer £4.6BILLION a year

British taxpayers are footing a staggering £4.6billion annual bill due to rampant sick leave within the National Healt...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 1:52 PM
How to live longer: Five freezer staples a GP keeps on hand to maximise longevity

Longevity-focused diets are typically rich in fruits and vegetables, but the price of fresh produce can be a significan...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Black men to be offered prostate cancer screening in new trial shake-up

Health Secretary James Murray will today announce that all black men in England will be offered the opportunity to part...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Scientists warn of meat choice linked to 20% higher risk of stomach cancer in women

A landmark investigation spanning ten European nations has established a connection between processed meat consumption ...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Three Ebola vaccine candidates in development amid rapidly growing outbreak

Scientists are racing to develop three new vaccines against a rare strain of Ebola that has claimed nearly 250 lives in...

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Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Student, 20, died in agony after hospital staff 'ignored her so they could watch Women's World Cup'

A 20-year-old student died in agony after hospital staff allegedly ignored her to watch the Women's World Cup.Libby Ins...

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Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
MHRA recovers 12,000 doses of unlicensed weight loss medicines in largest raid to date

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has achieved its largest-ever seizure of unlicensed weight loss...

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Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Ebola crisis: Five people discharged from hospital in DR Congo after recovering from virus

The World Health Organization has confirmed five individuals have successfully recovered from the rare Bundibugyo strai...

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Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Daily tablet linked to 'unprecedented survival' in world's deadliest cancer

A revolutionary daily tablet has demonstrated the ability to extend survival times twofold for patients suffering from ...

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Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Children's sand kits sold on Amazon and Asda urgently pulled from shelves due to asbestos risk

Two additional children's sand kits have been withdrawn from sale across the United Kingdom following testing by consum...

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Sun, May 31, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Gender distress calls to Childline soar 20% in just one year

Counselling sessions for children questioning their gender identity have risen by 20 per cent in a year, new figures re...

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Sun, May 31, 2026 at 12:05 PM
WATCH: King’s College Hospital opens rooftop garden for critical care patients

Watch the moment 29- year-old critical care patient Hollie Allan became the first patient to use the new rooftop critic...

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Sun, May 31, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Alastair Stewart: Two blasts from the past just enlivened the dormant tussle over Labour’s future direction

We attended a local horse show organised by our friend Floss, whom we originally met through her mother, Sheila Baigent...

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Sat, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Pharmacist shares habit that will help you lose weight faster than 'obsessive calorie-counting'

Weight loss conjures images of abstinence and countless hours at the gym - often at the expense of other critical facto...

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Fri, May 29, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Family recalls noticing symptoms months before 37-year-old’s cancer death - 'He felt something wasn't right'

The family of a Plymouth vocalist who appeared on The Voice UK have spoken out following his death, just weeks after he...