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Are current breast cancer checks good enough?

Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say.

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Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

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There’s a reason child vaccination rates are falling – and it’s not social media

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

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Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties

The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say.

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Health service reviews cost almost £188,000

There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025.

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Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages

Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.

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Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix ‘miracle’ baby with intestines outside its body

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

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Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England

It follows the UK’s largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.

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What are the ‘luteal uglies’? And how they’re affecting women

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

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What are the ‘luteal uglies’? And how they’re affecting women

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

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