Thursday, May 7, 2026

Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby

The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".

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University explores endometriosis and cancer link

The condition affects one in 10 women in the UK and can cause debilitating pain and infertility.

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Anaemia and the new dementia link

Anaemia and the new dementia link

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How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ships leaves Cape Verde after three evacuated

A British man is among three evacuees sent to the Netherlands after displaying symptoms while aboard the MV Hondius.

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Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

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