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Why renaming my health condition could help other women (BBC Health 2026-05-31 06:13:43)
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
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Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests (BBC Health 2026-05-30 08:46:26)
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
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Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, his doctor says (BBC Health 2026-05-30 08:44:23)
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
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Trump in 'excellent health' but should lose weight and exercise more, his doctor says (BBC Health 2026-05-30 08:44:23)
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
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Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says (BBC Health 2026-05-30 08:20:28)
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
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Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn (BBC Health 2026-05-30 00:08:23)
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
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Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner (BBC Health 2026-05-29 15:25:06)
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens (BBC Health 2026-05-29 00:00:10)
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' - First rooftop intensive care ward opens (BBC Health 2026-05-29 00:00:10)
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop (BBC Health 2026-05-29 00:00:10)
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for? (BBC Health 2026-05-28 14:26:32)
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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What in the World (BBC Health 2026-05-28 13:30:00)
Doctors are warning that some cancers are becoming more common in people in their 20s
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Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster? (BBC Health 2026-05-28 13:16:23)
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at King's College Hospital in south London.
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Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men (BBC Health 2026-05-28 11:00:15)
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
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Prostate cancer screening only for 'a few thousand' high risk men (BBC Health 2026-05-28 11:00:15)
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know (BBC Health 2026-05-28 11:00:06)
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
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Why the gut is known as the second brain (BBC Health 2026-05-28 09:33:05)
Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
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'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years (BBC Health 2026-05-27 16:45:27)
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
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Resident doctors in England to strike for 16th time over pay (BBC Health 2026-05-27 15:16:45)
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid? (BBC Health 2026-05-27 14:57:29)
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.