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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 18:57
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 15:51
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.

'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 15:51
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women.

Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:42
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died.

Why listening to birdsong is good for you

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:07
Actively listening to birdsong it is good for both your health, wellbeing and focus.

County the place to develop spiritually, says monk

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 12:19
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy".

NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 05:01
He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues.

The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 00:34
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.

Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'

Thu, 07/16/2026 - 00:20
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.

The methanol poisoning that "all began with that drink"

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 15:40
Calum was poisoned by methanol and has since joined a campaign to raise awareness of the risks

What in the World

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 13:46
A first of its kind study is looking at the link between ADHD and hormonal changes

Somerset MP Anna Sabine loses voice after surgery

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 15:39
Anna Sabine was having a lump removed from her thyroid when a nerve to one of her vocal cords was cut.

What in the World

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 13:30
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell

What in the World

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 13:30
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell

What in the World

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 13:30
We speak to Daniel who has been cured of sickle cell

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:45
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 12:45
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:43
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 11:43
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.

Woman's Hour

Tue, 07/14/2026 - 10:12
We hear about a new study exploring the impact hormones have on women with ADHD.

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