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Witness History

Tue, 02/17/2026 - 08:00
In the 1980s, deaths were linked to super-absorbent tampons
Categories: National News

Women calling for greater support with menopause

Mon, 02/16/2026 - 07:04
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.
Categories: National News

How to check whether you have bowel cancer

Thu, 02/12/2026 - 11:49
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
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Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 17:50
Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.
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Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Wed, 02/11/2026 - 07:05
Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.
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Inside Health

Tue, 02/10/2026 - 11:00
Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?
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Why are fewer people donating their organs?

Mon, 02/09/2026 - 07:21
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.
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I was full of shame at being sacked after having endometriosis surgery

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 08:43
Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.
Categories: National News

Inside Health

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 11:00
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
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Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 07:48
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.
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Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 11:26
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.
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What does 'quiet resilience' look like?

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 11:10
Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience.
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Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?

Fri, 01/30/2026 - 01:03
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
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'I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list'

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 01:01
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
Categories: National News