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Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:23
Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age.
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Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 00:57
Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS.
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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:55
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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How Eriksen's heart device kicked into action

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 17:55
Denmark's team doctor said an ICD implanted into the footballer's chest responded as it should after he collapsed on Sunday.
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Are you too emotional?

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:45
Kimberley Wilson gives tips on how to manage your emotions.
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New drug to stop 'Ozempic butt' muscle loss side effect of obesity jabs

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 16:00
A third of the weight loss from obesity jabs can come from muscle, say experts.
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What in the World

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 14:35
It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs
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Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Mon, 06/08/2026 - 09:00
Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers.
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Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 00:06
Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls
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Are you feeling overwhelmed?

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:57
Kimberley Wilson gives some tips on how to deal with feeling overwhelmed.
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Ronan Keating on the toll of being in Boyzone

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:45
Ronan Keating talks about the mental toll of being in Boyzone.
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1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 10:12
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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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 00:41
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 00:29
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 00:29
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 05:55
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 00:42
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 00:34
Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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Genital herpes rising in England

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 13:08
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
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Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 12:52
Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
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