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Calls to include menopause support in cancer care

A survey shows that 90% people say they are not given plans to help manage menopause.

Gonorrhoea vaccines served up at Soho’s G-A-Y Bar

A leading sexual health clinic is running the drop-in sessions at G-A-Y Bar to boost uptake.

Don’t scrap care plans for children with special educational needs, say MPs

Concerns grow over the government's plans to reform special needs education in England.

Turkey dental work leaves woman in constant pain

Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

Woman unable to breathe through nose after Turkey teeth op

Leanne Abeyance's face is constantly infected after dental work done in Turkey.

AI can forecast your future health – just like the weather

An artificial intelligence model can predict the risk of more than 1,000 diseases, a team of scientists say.

IT systems at major hospitals restored but disruption continues

The majority of planned surgery and out-patient hospital appointments in the Southern Trust are being cancelled for Thursday.

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How gaming can be good for your mental health

Psychologist and gaming expert Nick Ballou has five ways how gaming can boost your mental health and wellbeing.

Let’s have a conversation about periods

Three teenage girls talk to 5 Live about the importance of safe and open conversations on topics such as hormones, periods and mental health.