Entries by BBC News

How to have a social life – even when it feels hard

Advice on staying connected with friends when life feels like a never-ending to-do list.

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Doctors’ union warning over online booking safety risk

GPs are concerned they will be at the end of an “online triage tsunami” when the new system launches.

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How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue

With claims of a ‘two-tier system’, could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?

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Can England’s rugby heroes inspire more girls to stay in sport?

Sports groups hope England Women’s Rugby World Cup success can boost girls playing sport.

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Dad’s frustration over stillbirth report delay

Bereaved Thomas and Ewa Hender are querying why a report completed 18 months ago is only now available.

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Florence Welch says she had life-saving surgery after ectopic pregnancy

The singer says she had emergency surgery shortly after performing at a festival in August 2023.

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Collagen: Do you drink it? Inject it? Rub it on your skin? And does it work?

Pills, powders and creams promise to top up natural supplies which decrease as we get older.

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‘My labour went on for 85 hours – now I know why’

Lana Boocock said her symptoms were dismissed as irritable bowel syndrome or “part of being a woman”.

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Start your week with these positive words of encouragement

Asian Network’s Trishala Lakhani explores the power of mind over matter.

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Life-saving stem cell centre welcomes first donors

The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre is the first in the UK dedicated to transplants.

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