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Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating

Why are ultra-processed foods so irresistible, and why do they now dominate food culture?

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Assisted dying bill about right to choose – minister

Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.

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Can RFK Jr make America’s diet healthy again?

Kennedy’s plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.

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What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.

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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out – “and it was awful”.

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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out – “and it was awful”.

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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out – “and it was awful”.

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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out – “and it was awful”.

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Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims

Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.

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