Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

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Brazilian butt lift firms banned after woman in hospital

The woman required emergency hospital treatment following the procedure in a hotel function room.

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Teenager used pills for illegal abortion, court hears

Sophie Harvey, of St Mary’s Road, Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy.

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Family of weight-loss op victim call for sales ban

Shannon Bowe’s family want UK hotel chains to stop hosting Turkish surgery “clinics” and sales days.

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What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

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Weight loss jab ‘could reduce heart attack risk’

The jab could reduce heart attack and stroke risks regardless of the amount of weight people lose.

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Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

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Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

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Health spending £5bn less than government planned

The Conservatives are not on track to increase spending by 3.3% a year above inflation in England.

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Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research.

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