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More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:29
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

More or less protein? The foods to get you through a heatwave

Wed, 07/08/2026 - 05:29
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

What in the World

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 13:30
Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration

Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 11:05
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 09:16
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

Inside Health

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 09:00
Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.

Inside Health

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 09:00
Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.

Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:15
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.

Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 05:04
Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.

Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

Tue, 07/07/2026 - 00:49
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.

Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 23:33
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.

The weight loss pill that you can now buy in the UK

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 18:58
All the you need to know about the weight loss pill Wegovy being available in the UK.

Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 16:23
The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.

How often do you get up from your desk?

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 15:32
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.

How often do you get up from your desk?

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 15:32
A study found that even a five-minute walk boosts your mood and lowers fatigue.

How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 13:09
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

Mon, 07/06/2026 - 00:06
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

'Lung scan in supermarket car park saved my life'

Sun, 07/05/2026 - 06:26
Sandra Champkins was symptom-free but a CT scan at Banbury's Tesco car park detected she had cancer.

NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients

Sat, 07/04/2026 - 21:32
The update will be available to all users in England by April 2028, the health service says.

How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips

Fri, 07/03/2026 - 21:31
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.

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