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PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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At least 19 people taken to hospital after 'strong smell' reported at Tokyo mall
Police say a man sprayed a substance at an ATM in the luxury Ginza 6 shopping centre. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Ice baths, almond milk, meditation and a 'house like a hospital': The secrets of Salah's success
He's been hailed as an all-time great - but there's more to his success than meets the eye. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories a...
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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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'People can feel lonely in a crowd'
Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links reade...
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UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet. Newsiline summarises this...
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The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links re...
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'Extraordinary' heat health alerts to come into force as record May heat possible
As the temperature builds across the UK, we could see the hottest May day on record in this heatwave, Simon King explains Newsiline summarises this report...
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Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. Newsiline summar...
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'I used to be the shy kid'
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links reade...
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NHS trust sacks staff for accessing attacks victims' health records
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust says investigations are ongoing. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers...
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What you need to know about latest meningitis cluster
After a fourth case of meningitis B has been confirmed in Reading, BBC South's health correspondent Alastair Fee shares what you need to know. Newsiline s...
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the origin...
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'Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not'
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links r...
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Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the...
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Potential new treatment for pre-eclampsia
Pre-eclampsia causes more than 70,000 maternal deaths every year worldwide Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to th...
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from B...
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'New cancer test makes me feel women's health matters'
A patient praises a new test for womb cancer being trialled at hospitals in Suffolk and Essex. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...
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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. Newsiline sum...
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What we know about the Reading Meningitis B cases
Two people ill with meningitis in Reading have been confirmed as pupils at two schools Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links r...
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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? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Politics and links reader...
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What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
A college student has died and two people are being treated after cases of meningitis in Reading, Berkshire. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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'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. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and...
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What sugar does to your body
Just how bad for you is eating sugar? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for the full sto...
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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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". Newsiline summarises this report from BB...
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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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. Newsiline summarises this repo...
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Watch Morning Live here Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.
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Sydney dentist's patients warned of viruses including HIV
Authorities urged patients to get tested due to "poor infection control practices" at the Australian clinic. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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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. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public? Newsiline summarises this report from BBC New...