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'Amazing' toy scanner eases children's MRI anxiety

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 17:16
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys.
Categories: National News

Cancellations 'unavoidable' during hospital strike

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 16:03
The British Medical Association has announced more strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay.
Categories: National News

College opens lifelike hospital training ward

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 14:57
The aim of the Hele Road ward is to give students hands-on experience with equipment and patients.
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Major A&E changes announced amid strikes

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 13:50
Patients have been urged to only attend A&E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.
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What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 11:40
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.
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Can you do the 'Asian squat'?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 11:20
What is the 'Asian squat' and should you be able to do it?
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 11:03
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others.
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'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 00:31
Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
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'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 00:03
People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
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Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

Fri, 06/12/2026 - 00:02
The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
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Why did it take so long for me to be diagnosed?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:05
Ellie Colton was finally diagnosed with endometriosis after years of debilitating pain. She meets a scientist developing a simple diagnostic test that could help many women.
Categories: National News

How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:03
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
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Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 16:00
Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.
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What in the World

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 14:30
PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 11:28
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What does hot weather do to the body?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 11:25
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:48
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
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Nearly 3,000 patients a day face corridor care in NHS

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 10:08
New data reveals sheer scale of patients in England being treated in unsafe and undignified make-shift areas.
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What's really going on in your gut?

Thu, 06/11/2026 - 09:47
The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!?
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

Wed, 06/10/2026 - 09:26
One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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