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Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds
But researchers say it could still improve someone's overall health through helpful changes to some body functions.
Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.
Married couple share same cancer diagnosis
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the "first time" he had encountered such a case.
'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London
A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.
Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?
Death of the sex drive - and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo?
Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: 'It's given me my freedom back'
Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab.
High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidance
Campaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic".
Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitals
A high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff.
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart
Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.
Vaping in cars with children could be banned under new plans
The plans are subject to a 12-week public consultation which starts on Friday.
Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?
Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.
Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds
A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.
Nurses and other NHS staff to get 3.3% pay rise
Unions angry, but government says it demonstrates its commitment to workforce.
'I racked up £145k of debt' - pharmacists struggling to stay afloat as costs soar
With costs escalating, pharmacies are making a loss on essential items such as aspirin.
NHS waiting list at lowest level in three years
Backlog drops below 7.3m for first time since 2023 in England, but concern over long A&E waits.
