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Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

‘I went back after 3 days’: Calls for miscarriage bereavement leave

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

MPs say fix Send system or face ‘lost generation’

A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.

Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

‘I went back after 3 days’: Calls for miscarriage leave

Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.

Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests

More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.

Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests

More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.

Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception

Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.

Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception

Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.