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The doctor fighting for women’s health on Ukraine’s front line

Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic

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Jessie J reveals cancer operation success

Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease

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‘Menopause made me forget my name’

Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause.

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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me

Two young women speak to the BBC about why ketamine has become such a popular drug.

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Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts – then it nearly killed me

Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it’s cheap, easily available and helps them “disconnect”, experts say.

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No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital

A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages.

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The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets

Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found

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Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS

The BBC looks at what the government’s 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.

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Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer

A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.

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Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician

As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.

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