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Inside Health

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks.

Parents face hurdles vaccinating children – report

Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.

Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected

Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected

Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’

Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

Covid inquiry hears of care home ‘slaughter’

Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.

Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services

The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan.

School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.