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How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

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Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.

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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

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NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts

Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

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Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Patients’ families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.

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Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule

Patients’ families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.

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We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

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We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

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Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

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Covid ambulance crews faced ‘crucial PPE delays’

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

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