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Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up

A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.

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NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid – Hancock

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out – “and it was awful”.

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Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims

Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.

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Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.

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‘I might be dead before a decision is made’: Terminally ill people on assisted dying

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion – but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

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Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

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Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

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How are the vaping rules changing?

Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.

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NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change

The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.

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‘I can’t afford a child on £53,000 salary’ – why fertility rate is falling

From ‘fruitless’ dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.

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