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‘I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again’

A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.

‘My wife died in childbirth but wasn’t told she’d been given labour drug overdose’

Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.

‘My wife died in childbirth but wasn’t told she’d been given labour drug overdose’

Jacqui Hunter died less than 24 hours after being told that her daughter had died in the womb.

NHS to offer same-day prostate cancer diagnosis

The new trial, which uses AI, has been described as a "game changer" for treating the disease.

ChatGPT shares data on how many users exhibit psychosis or suicidal thoughts

The figure could mean potentially hundreds of thousands of users show signs of mental health distress weekly.

Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study

Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.

Skip short strolls – a longer daily walk is better for your heart, says study

Walking for at least 15 minutes without stopping is ideal, according to new research.

What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?

UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.

What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?

UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.

What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?

UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.