Entries by BBC News

Weight-loss drugs expose women to society’s harsh judgements on their bodies

Women who have quickly lost weight say strangers are now more likely to smile at them or strike up a conversation.

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Can LED face masks transform your skin – here’s what the experts say

The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.

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Can an LED face mask really transform your skin?

The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.

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UK authorities on lookout for Lassa fever cases

It does not spread easily and the risk to the public is very low, experts say, after finding a case.

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‘Nasal tanners left me suffocating in hospital’

Edith Eagle says she felt she was “drowning in her own body” after using one of the unlicensed products.

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Victim records claims sickening – attacks families

A hospital trust is investigating if medical records of the three victims were accessed “inappropriately”.

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Victim records claims sickening – attacks families

A hospital trust is investigating if medical records of the three victims were accessed “inappropriately”.

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More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth

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More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing

Dedicated funding will allow the scheme to reach the poorest areas in England, the government says.

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Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.

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