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Living with PMDD is like having the Grim Reaper visit every month
Women diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder discuss how it impacts their lives.
Canadian from hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive
The individual is one of four former passengers on the MV Hondius isolating on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
I tried the UK's 'saltiest' sandwich - here's what I learned
Health correspondent James Gallagher absorbs more than the recommended daily limit in just one meal to find out how salt affects our bodies.
What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
What sugar does to your body
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? And why is fruit still a good option - even though it has lots of sugar?
'We're right on track,' says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
Government his its interim target of 65% of patients in England being treated within 18 weeks.
How do weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
Wegovy and Mounjaro are available to certain patients on the NHS, and can also be bought privately.
Posh sandwich has more salt than nearly five cheeseburgers
Action on Salt & Sugar said people should not be exposed to a "hidden health risk every time they buy lunch".
MPs call for sunbed advertising ban to help prevent skin cancer
A report by a cross-party group of MPs has found the majority of skin cancer cases are preventable.
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Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic.
Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs
The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.
Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town
Swindon's new mental health support facility for women will be an "alternative" to hospitalisation.
UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic
Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.
How are countries responding to hantavirus?
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?
At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?
Concern 'dangerous' performance enhancers are being sold online
UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.
Newcastle's Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help
Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city's Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.
Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to "check in".
'We have to respond to women's health needs more easily'
Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women's healthcare.
