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Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
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Medical wins, public-health progress, lives saved.
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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
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Mental health support to be offered to people with diabetes in UK first
People with diabetes are twice as likely to have depression, a charity backing tailored support says.
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Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
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I feared my son had a brain tumour but he'd been poisoned with vitamin D
Investigations found Roo had been accidentally poisoned with a dose of vitamin D prescribed for growing pains.
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Deep-fried food banned in new plans for school dinners
Schools are being told to cut down on sugary desserts, and provide more vegetables and whole grains.
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ChatGPT 'uncovered woman's rare condition' after years of misdiagnosis
Phoebe was told she'd be treated as a mental health patient if she kept returning to A&E.
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New light shed on who benefits most from weight-loss jabs
People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs to treat obesity, research suggests.
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What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
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'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
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Is the calisthenics trend inclusive enough for women?
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness
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Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
Why is walking in the rain good for your mental health?
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Forget daily pills. This shot works when blood pressure meds fail
A twice-yearly injection may soon change how high blood pressure is treated. In a global trial, patients receiving the experimental drug zilebesiran alongside standard therapy saw greater blood pressu…
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A natural protein may protect the GI tract from infection
Embedded in the body’s mucosal surfaces, proteins called lectins bind to sugars found on cell surfaces. A team led by MIT chemistry professor Laura Kiessling has found that one such protein, intelecti…