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Is the calisthenics trend inclusive enough for women?

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 09:28
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness

Fall prevention services in your area

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:11
Fall prevention services in your area

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 23:00
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:14
The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.

Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:14
The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 11:39
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:34
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:18
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:18
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.

'Such a let-down' - healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:17
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.

Surgeon's mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 15:32
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 13:29
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.

Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 06:46
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 05:05
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.

Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 01:35
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

Health visitors call for limits on 'impossible' 1,000-family caseloads

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 23:00
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.

Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 23:04
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

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