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Will this plan transform care?

England’s new National Cancer Plan is full of promises, providing a sense of hope for some and a hint of caution for others.

10 Apr 2026

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What's their poison?

From methanol in alcoholic drinks to taking too much medication by mistake, there is a greater risk of being poisoned accidentally than many of us realise.

12 Feb 2026

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Not-so-side effects

Antidepressants are used every day in the UK by millions of people, yet many are unaware of their potential side effects – which have now been uncovered in a new research paper.

15 Jan 2026

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In search of answers

In many parts of the world, menopause as a health condition is overlooked – despite afflicting women for an average of seven years. The Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society looks to change that.

12 Dec 2025

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This concerns us all

The Royal College of Physicians has recently called the standard of UK’s end-of-life care into question.

07 Oct 2025

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Super-jab to the rescue

The NHS recently announced the introduction of a cancer ‘super-jab’ capable of treating 15 different types of cancer, but what is it exactly, and how does it work?

07 Jul 2025

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A pain dismissed

Endometriosis affects physical, psychological and reproductive health, but progress in managing – or better, finding a cure for – the disease is still not urgent enough.

06 Jun 2025

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Sound the alarm

Many people can unanimously agree that loud noises are annoying. But how many of us know that noise is silently impacting our hearing, cardiovascular and mental health?

13 May 2025

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Beyond addiction

Opioids can be highly effective for pain relief in the short-term, but long-term use can lead to several negative impacts on one’s health.

12 Mar 2025

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A disease for all ages

This in-depth feature investigates the incurable skin affliction behind some well-known conditions, including nappy rash and dandruff.

14 Feb 2025

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A helping hand

The precarious state of our ever-stretched NHS is never more obvious than in the winter months, but some innovative schemes are aiming to relieve some of the pressures in the year ahead.

10 Jan 2025

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