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People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.

The Food Chain

Find out what happens in your body after you’ve had alcohol and whether any remedies work

Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time

Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time

Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.

Starmer calls doctors’ strike ‘dangerous’ as five-day walkout begins

The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.

Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men – study

Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.

Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men – study

Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.

One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts

Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds

The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.

Man died from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay

The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.