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Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps15 Jun 2026 00:10Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government13 Jun 2026 21:46The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission12 Jun 2026 00:31Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition.
'I spent uni savings on getting my teeth fixed' - the real cost of NHS dentist shortage12 Jun 2026 00:03People tell BBC Your Voice the rising cost of private dentistry is putting them in a difficult position.
Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people 12 Jun 2026 00:02The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year.
Weight-loss drug Wegovy to be available in pill form in UK for first time11 Jun 2026 16:00Manufacturer Novo Nordisk says a daily tablet of the drug could be more convenient for some people than weekly injections.

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Last Updated 28 May 2026