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‘Game-changing’ HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

‘Game-changing’ HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

Calls to suspend GP who ‘harassed’ woman raped by his son

Rape Crisis Scotland argues Dr Andrew McFarlane has distressed his son's victim and may cause harm to other rape survivors.

‘I have a sweating problem’: What Alan Carr’s Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed

Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings

Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate

The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.

Town’s wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".

Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures

Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.

NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family

Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

‘It gave me my voice back’: How group singing is helping new mums with postnatal depression

New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.