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World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 12:56
England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.
Categories: National News

Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:47
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Categories: National News

Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:47
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Categories: National News

'Men should discuss their feelings more'

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 11:37
Men should discuss their feelings more
Categories: National News

Poetry, rhyme and rhythm saved my life

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 09:12
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
Categories: National News

Podcaster advocating for endometriosis awareness

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 06:12
Alexandra Morris said women can be dismissed by doctors when describing symptoms of endometriosis.
Categories: National News

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 06:03
Steph Richards' endometriosis charity work was criticised by former Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
Categories: National News

Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:55
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
Categories: National News

Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr as he shifts focus away from vaccines

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:55
During a three-hour hearing, the US health secretary tried to focus on chronic disease while being pressed on vaccines.
Categories: National News

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Categories: National News

Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 15:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Categories: National News

Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:02
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
Categories: National News

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:20
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
Categories: National News

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:20
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
Categories: National News

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 11:00
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
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Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:01
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
Categories: National News

I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:08
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.
Categories: National News

Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:07
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
Categories: National News

The Food Chain

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 00:01
So you think you eat enough fibre? You probably don't. Here's what to do about it.
Categories: National News

Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:03
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families.
Categories: National News