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How the bare nails trend became a class issue

Bare nails – or nails that appear that way – are a growing trend. But is it as innocent as it seems?

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NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records

There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.

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I want to use my mental health experiences to help others – Robathan

Former assistant referee Dan Robathan ran the line at the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City in 2025. Just one year later he talked to BBC Newsbeat about losing his career after doctors found benign tumours in his spine.

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‘A tumour the size of a football saved my life’

Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.

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How a rapid new test is helping brain tumour patients

A rapid new test for brain tumours that the NHS has started using can slash the time it takes for an accurate diagnosis from up to eight weeks to two hours.

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FA Cup assistant ref says tumours ended his career

Dan Robathan says he needs time to “grieve” his career.

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Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training

Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out – how workouts are changing.

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From weeks to hours – the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis

The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.

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Free counselling for blood cancer patients

Linc offers sessions online or in-person at The Forum in Gloucester to patients at any stage in their diagnosis, as well as their loved ones.

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The truth about oily fish and your brain

What’s the evidence that oily fish is good for your brain health? And what if you don’t actually like eating it?
Mykyta Osadchyi dives in.

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