Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years

More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder – BBC analysis finds.

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Midwife open to leading other maternity inquiries

However, Donna Ockenden’s offer to get involved in other inquiries is rejected by the health secretary.

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Councils should not cut ‘vital’ physical activity – former Olympian

The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.

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Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November

The 13th walkout in England in long-running dispute announced by British Medical Association.

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To nap or not to nap…

Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it’s actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.

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Chief executive of Care Quality Commission resigns

Families had been calling for Sir Julian’s resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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CQC chief resigns over maternity failings

Families had been calling for Sir Julian’s resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

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The British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD

British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career.

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Witness History

In the 1980s, a scientific breakthrough paved the way for new treatments

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Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year

Despite the change – which will happen in 2026 – campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

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