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Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?

You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWIbU9G

'Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty'

Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bHaohI8

What is the ultimate hangover cure?

The Food Chain's Ruth Alexander on what helps - and what doesn't - if you've overindulged. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GF9T3jA

Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VvzYin3

Tackling the gender gap in CPR treatment

Research shows women are 27% less likely than men to receive CPR from bystanders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9NKmO7

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi from BBC News https://ift.tt/a1derB2

Light therapy boxes placed in all NI libraries

Some of the lamps - which are often used for Seasonal Affective Disorder - are available to loan for up to three weeks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/024rgek

Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say

UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v9SXZLx

Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me

Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uFdEIY7

Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s1zVafJ

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug

Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6kvLmSh

The Food Chain

Find out what happens in your body after you’ve had alcohol and whether any remedies work from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nkow6Td

Living and Light

Illuminating new science on artificial light and our health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C2jTMcx

The Conversation

Women from the US and Spain discuss managing their severe allergic conditions from BBC News https://ift.tt/AMtYSc6

Lives Less Ordinary

Tulisa Contostavlos survived betrayal and a tabloid sting from BBC News https://ift.tt/952dGcM

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PWex8u7

'Super Flu' Wave Hits England With No Peak Yet

Record flu cases causes health challenge on a scale not seen since the pandemic from BBC News https://ift.tt/xua4Kvf

Answering Your Questions About Rising Flu Cases

Health experts and BBC correspondents take questions about a surge in flu cases in England from BBC News https://ift.tt/U4oPtqe

Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds

Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Cp8Tzem

How do cold weather health alerts work?

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X8FHCMv

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LpMvm7x

Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?

The European sperm market is booming, but is some donors' sperm being used to make too many babies? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dkab1ot

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4iOkwje

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rtXBxiC

Online gaming escaped Australia's social media ban - but critics say it's just as addictive

Parents and experts say gaming poses many of the same risks for kids as social media, and want them included. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LhFiNer

Flu in five charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different

NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Nub0KT1

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi from BBC News https://ift.tt/zctps8o

How I proved hair loss and dizziness aren't just symptoms of 'being a mum'

Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1e57sym

Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust

The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WPHb5RQ

Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting

Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UOzpN9f

Why is flu so bad this winter - and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year, and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Amqfctk

Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge

Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1djXVoM

Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors

Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xUJR9bo

Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders

The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OEqzivL

Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children

Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h9PQ3GK

NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns

England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/49cxCl5

Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses

The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CO6Z1M3

Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying

William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DwXJIOh

'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis

Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGsv03V

Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses from BBC News https://ift.tt/u4WgfQz

Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas

Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4eMLwUF

School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams

Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NDJTgo1

US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals

The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QrgWqfK

Prostate cancer screening should not be offered to most UK men, say experts

It recommends that only men with a confirmed genetic risk of prostate cancer should be screened for the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dT0FYEm

HIV battle is not over, warns It's a Sin creator

Russell T Davies says misinformation about the virus made him "despair". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qk8UuPw

Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment

Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2V0i719

Women 'traumatised' by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust

More than 200 patients suffered harm, including unnecessary mastectomies, the BBC has been told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tAKhzvH

Do you know what a forever chemical is?

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i3M57Ip

Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know

Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lrb6w3k

HIV warning to older women as infections increase

The Blue Sky Trust charity reacts to a rise in HIV infections among heterosexual women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FtbPxBC