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Initiatives aim to help breastfeeding difficulties
The scheme is part of World Breastfeeding Week, from 1 to 7 August, organisers say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links read...
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Health service reviews cost almost £188,000
There were 20 independent investigations or reviews between 2021 and 2025. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to th...
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Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages
Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links r...
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Heat health alerts in England as temperatures set to reach 34C
Temperatures are expected to reach 34C in some areas of England. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and links readers to the ori...
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Irish boxer Reeves 'critical but stable' in hospital
Irish boxer Lee Reeves is in a "critical but stable" condition in hospital after he was stretchered out of the ring in Dublin on Saturday. Newsiline summa...
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Three in hospital after fire and crush at festival in London
Ghana Party in the Park organisers called the day "difficult" and "deeply upsetting". Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stories and lin...
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How to advocate for your health
Dr Xand van Tulleken and Professor Sunita Sar explore why we follow advice we suspect is bad for us. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Heal...
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Hospital parking hike adds stress, patients say
From 31 July hourly parking charges will increase by about 50% at several hospitals in the county. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Busine...
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Farmwatch: Farmer on mental health issues
"Tom the Young Farmer" tells BBC Radio Shropshire how it's important to check in on his friends. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health a...
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Holidaymakers warned about 'explosive diarrhoea' cyclospora parasite infection
The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico. Newsiline summarises this report from...
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'I want to break the stigma around herpes'
The psychological effect of a herpes diagnosis can be greater than the physical symptoms, experts say. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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Limiting sugar before age two linked to better brain health
Study suggests less sugar in early life is good for long-term brain health, but the evidence is not conclusive. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform
As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC...
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The Documentary Podcast
Ed Butler investigates one of Europe’s most wanted drug smugglers Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the origina...
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Amber heat health alerts to come into force as heatwave reaches 35C peak
Wednesday is set to be the hottest day of the week for many as a widespread fourth heatwave grips the UK. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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Meet the teenagers calling for action on violence against women and girls
Disappointed and disheartened by news stories about women being attacked and killed, four teenagers decided watching the news wasn't enough. Newsiline sum...
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Assignment
We follow a lawyer and a nurse who are building this unprecedented case Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the o...
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Fit schools, hospitals and new homes with air con, say Lib Dems
The party says the country is "woefully unprepared for extreme heat", as parts of the UK prepare for another heatwave. Newsiline summarises this report fr...
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Cycling in rude health thanks to awesome Pogacar and stringent testing
Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race. Newsiline summarises this report fro...
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Badenoch says PM must rule out tax rises to fund social care reform
In a letter to the PM, the Conservative leader offers to work with him on adult social care reform. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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Twenty firefighters taken to hospital after explosion in Essex
Essex's chief fire officer praises crews' courage after a blaze spreads to a fertiliser store. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Cyclospora outbreak expands to nine US states, health officials say
Federal investigators continue to search for the sources amid the largest number of reported cyclosporiasis cases in US history. Newsiline summarises this...
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First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola
Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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Female veterans support group makes national impact
Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Healt...
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'Evidence lacking' for mental health monitoring tech
The Lampard Inquiry hears from experts about Oxevision technology. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the origin...
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Heat health alerts issued in parts of UK as rain returns for some this weekend
Highs of 30C are expected in the south on Friday before wet weather arrives for the weekend - although it is unlikely to be enough, as Ben Rich explains....
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to psychiatric hospital
Rudakubana was jailed for 52 years in 2025 for the murder of three young girls at a dance class. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Stor...
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South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery
The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News...
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What is the mosquito-borne disease Sri Lanka is using drones to fight?
Dengue has killed 56 people and infected more than 77,000 in the South Asian nation this year. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Top Storie...
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Hope for thousands of MS patients as 'life-changing' drug now on NHS in England
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links re...
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Rise in women in their 20s developing Type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health an...
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Baby can't access lifesaving treatment
The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist equipment. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health...
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Why Joe Marler turned to cycling...
Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links readers to the...
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UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News -...
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More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - He...
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How AI can help with healthcare
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune. Newsiline summarises this report from BBC News - Health and links...