Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say.

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Life-saving overdose drug to be given without prescription

Addicts at risk of an opioid overdose in England will get supplies of the antidote for emergency use.

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Assisted dying set to move closer on Isle of Man

A bill to allow assisted dying for the terminally ill is expected to pass a key parliamentary stage.

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I lost my mum, dad and baby sister to HIV in infected blood scandal

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.

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Birth trauma inquiry urges maternity care overhaul

Changes in postnatal care are also required, MPs say after hearing "harrowing" evidence from UK women.

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Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

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AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.

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