UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

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How are countries responding to hantavirus?

The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

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How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?

At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?

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Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online

UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.

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Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help

Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.
Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

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‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’

Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.

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French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says.

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Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship

About 12 countries have so far been linked to the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, as the UN health agency confirms at least five cases.

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The Inquiry

Can gene therapy become accessible for people living with sickle cell disease?

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The Global Story

When conversation drifted into fantasy, one man grabbed a hammer and prepared for war.

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