Entries by BBC News

Why are pollen levels making hay fever so bad this year?

As pollen levels rise, what are the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other useful advice.

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People Fixing The World

How clowns and consoles are making a stay in hospital a bit easier for unwell youngsters

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People Fixing The World

How clowns and consoles are making a stay in hospital a bit easier for unwell youngsters

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MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion – how the law could change

Two Labour MPs have tabled rival amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill on abortion.

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Rise in awareness of nicotine pouches among children, survey suggests

A survey carried out by YouGov indicates 4% of children aged 11-17 have also tried them.

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Warning over TikTok filming by hospital patients

The Society of Radiographers says more patients are filming for social media without permission.

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‘My cancer was dismissed as a pulled muscle’

Former footballer Mel Tottoh was diagnosed with myeloma after months of rib and back pain.

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Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey

New testing methods which are more accurate than previous tests lead to the changes.

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Cervical screening changes set to start in Jersey

New testing methods which are more accurate than previous tests lead to the changes.

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Event for chats about menopause and women’s health

The free Wolverhampton session is aimed at showing women what support is available, organisers say.

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