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Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
Prince William praises £20m milestone for Bowelbabe fund
The Bowelbabe fund, set up by Dame Deborah James in 2022, helps to support Cancer Research UK.
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer
Summer 2025 was the warmest UK summer on record, with four heatwaves, a top temperature of nearly 38C and a mean temperature of 16.1C
Review finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans
Review finds care for some patients was "below the level that would have been expected".
Sewing group helping women in period poverty
Debi Angell says the kits they make help women and girls who can not afford period products.
Doctors lose new jobs package as strike to go ahead
The offer of 1,000 more training posts has been withdrawn after the union refused to scrap the planned six-day strike.
Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
How dads are bonding over learning to braid hair
Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to help them at home.
Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
'Would I have made it to 60 if my cancer symptoms weren't detected?'
Marie McGrath was diagnosed with bowel cancer at the start of 2026
Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike
The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.
Warning to patients ahead of next doctors' strike
The industrial action is due to start on 7 April and there is likely to be disruption to services.
My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.
My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16
Diagnosed just before her fourth birthday, Sophia, now 15, can no longer speak and cannot walk unaided.
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.
Weight-loss jabs will be offered on NHS for people at risk of further heart attacks
More than a million people in England will start being offered the anti-obesity jab for better heart health and to avoid strokes.
Inside Health
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
Inside Health
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
