I'm on a mission to convince people to work less

Jo Hooper spent her 20s chasing career success, but had two work-related breakdowns before she was 31.

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New super flu vaccine rollout begins as NHS regroups from 'busiest summer'

This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat the Super-K strain.

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'Baby Tommy's here, Chelsea's not': First-time mum dies in childbirth

Chelsea McGillivray, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, fell into cardiac arrest during labour after what was believed to be a textbook pregnancy.

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New home means 'big ambitions' for wood enterprise

Wolverhampton Wood Recycling's bigger premises will bring more volunteers together, its founders say.

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What are the symptoms of Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder?

The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, but many face significant delays in getting a diagnosis.

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NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care

Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

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Hypermobility - the little-known 'bendy disease' that causes pain and fatigue

The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

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Off to Reading or Leeds? Here's your guide to festival make-up (without the toxins)

Neon is on trend, but some make-up products pose a serious risk to your health. Here's what to check for, and how to dazzle.

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PMOS clinics 'good start, but more can be done'

Jersey's government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome.

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World's first patient to undergo live AI-assisted brain surgery has tumour removed

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

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Heavy periods study to create world's largest biobank

It will the create world's largest menstrual fluid biobank to improve treatment of heavy periods.

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NHS failing child sex abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists

There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.

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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds

They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

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How to spot a liar

Doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing.

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Home-testing kits now available for women in England who have missed cervical screening

Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.

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Is school to blame for mum's asbestos death?

Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.

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'Doctors said I was 'too young' to have endometriosis'

Grace is just 14, but has to spend days in hospital each month due to her endometriosis.

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Mum wants people to know 'there is hope after pregnancy loss'

Hayley Metcalfe, 37, suffered the loss of two babies at 17 and 19 weeks into the pregnancies.

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Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope

Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.

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The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal

Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI.

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Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.

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Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn

A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking

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What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?

Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe postpartum mental illness.

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Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial

A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.

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Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far

Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

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UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill

A person has died and hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella food poisoning in an outbreak that UK experts believe is linked to eating food made with imported eggs.

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Lindsay Clancy's family testify in murder trial

Clancy's mother, sister and former mother-in-law have testified in court as the trial continues.

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Scientists stunned by children's lung recovery in ultra low emission zone

Children's lung capacity caught up with their peers in less polluted areas once a clean air zone came in, a study shows.

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One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak

Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.

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IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus

Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the parents.

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Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby

Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be able to have children too.

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'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'

An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London.

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Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums

From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.

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What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?

Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.

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Why is Selena Gomez being sued?

BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises.

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Sensitive medical data sent over unencrypted pager network

NHS Blood and Transplant apologises after sensitive data sent over unencrypted pager network.

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Did the eclipse damage your eyes?

An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.

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Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants

NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.

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Inside Health

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

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Inside Health

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

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How to check your breasts after Lucy Davis reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot.

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Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes

Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age of 16.

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Inside Health

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

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England set to eliminate hepatitis C

England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show.

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New weight loss pill approved for use in UK

Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the drug firm behind the Mounjaro jab.

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What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

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How a former GB Olympian curbed his porn problem - and the signs and steps to recovery

Experts share the signs to look out for if you are worried about your porn use, and how to seek help.

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I went for a full body MOT and the results came as a shock

The private body scan industry is booming, but is it doing more harm than good?

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Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 - what's going on?

Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.

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Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan

Security camera footage shows doctors shielding a patient on the operating table as last month's magnitude 6.8 quake shook Kumamoto General Hospital.

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Half of vaccines are binned - 'fridge-free' versions could change that

Scientists have kept vaccines stable at room temperature for a year, which could transform global vaccination.

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Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England

Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.

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Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

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Inside Health

Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

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Inside Health

Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

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'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'

Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.

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Are summer sandals killing your feet?

They may keep your feet cool but some styles could be doing more harm than good.

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Top-rated mental health trust asked to save £24m

An NHS trust could lose up to 330 posts and a union says there will be "consequences" for patients.

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Are current breast cancer checks good enough?

Up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed, researchers say.

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Breast cancer checks missing most women under 50 who are at risk, says study

Up to 95% of younger women who are at higher risk of developing breast cancer are being missed by current NHS checks, researchers warn.

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There's a reason child vaccination rates are falling - and it's not social media

As child immunisation rates fall across the UK, one clinic in west Yorkshire is taking aggressive steps to boost immunisations

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Student quits university due to epilepsy medicine shortages

Jack Tolley says he found it difficult to find supplies of the key medicines he needs.

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Woman has pioneering womb surgery to fix 'miracle' baby with intestines outside its body

Theo became the first British baby to be operated on in the womb to correct complex gastroschisis, as part of a pioneering clinical trial.

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What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women

More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?

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