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Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, eliminating the need for GP appointments.
Are the ‘luteal uglies’ a real thing?
Social media posts about the “luteal uglies” describe appearance and mood changes during the menstrual cycle’s second half. Health experts confirm hormonal shifts cause real physical and emotional effects that significantly impact daily functioning.
What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend allowing compounding pharmacies to produce seven peptide therapies, though their regulatory status remains uncertain pending formal agency review and rulemaking.
Guernsey health service reviews cost almost £188,000
Guernsey’s health service commissioned 20 independent reviews between 2021 and 2025, costing nearly £188,000 total, examining pathology, maternity, and ophthalmology departments.
New equipment helps Jersey charity support breastfeeding
A Jersey charity has acquired hospital-grade breast pumps and a specialist maternity chair to expand breastfeeding support services during World Breastfeeding Week.
Breast cancer checks missing lots of at risk younger women, says study
A study warns that NHS screening criteria for breast cancer in women under 50 miss up to 95% of those at higher risk, focusing only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.
Bedfordshire and London mental health NHS trust to make £24m cuts
East London NHS Foundation Trust plans £24.1m in savings this year, potentially affecting up to 330 posts from its 6,000-person workforce serving 1.8 million people across east London and Bedfordshire.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A UK Covid inquiry report found the government wasted almost £10 billion on PPE procurement during the pandemic, with poor planning and a controversial VIP lane system criticized for embedding unfairness.
US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb
The US has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, surpassing last year’s record of 2,289 cases with five months remaining, marking the highest count since elimination in 2000.
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition
Brioney GarrettPhilippa RoxbyHealth reporter10 July 2026A pioneering procedure using high-powered sound waves has the potential to treat identical twins affected by a serious but rare condition during early pregnancy, a study has found.Blood flow between babies with...
Vape packaging and flavouring face restrictions under UK plans to reduce appeal to children
The UK government is proposing restrictions on vape packaging, colors, and flavoring descriptions to reduce their appeal to children, launching a 12-week consultation on the plans.
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side
Aadyam TheatreGeeta PandeyBBC Correspondent, Delhi9 July 2026The birth of a baby is celebrated as a moment of joy. But motherhood is not always warm and fuzzy. It can also be messy and untidy.That's what Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin and well-known theatre director...
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side
Aadyam TheatreGeeta PandeyBBC Correspondent, Delhi7 hours agoThe birth of a baby is celebrated as a moment of joy. But motherhood is not always warm and fuzzy. It can also be messy and untidy.That's what Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin and well-known theatre director...
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side
Aadyam TheatreGeeta PandeyBBC Correspondent, Delhi9 July 2026The birth of a baby is celebrated as a moment of joy. But motherhood is not always warm and fuzzy. It can also be messy and untidy.That's what Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin and well-known theatre director...
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side
Aadyam TheatreGeeta PandeyBBC Correspondent, Delhi9 July 2026The birth of a baby is celebrated as a moment of joy. But motherhood is not always warm and fuzzy. It can also be messy and untidy.That's what Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin and well-known theatre director...
Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source
My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Eight days before my 33rd birthday in April, a social worker at a crisis clinic near Denver determined I was an imminent...
My Search for a Psychiatric Bed in an Overburdened Health System
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing or texting “988.” Eight days before my 33rd birthday in April, a social worker at a crisis clinic near Denver determined I was an imminent...
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Getty ImagesEmily Atkinson9 July 2026Overwhelmed, irritable, dizzy, bloated, exhausted.These are the words coming up frequently in comments sent to the BBC by women who, having barely recovered from the record-breaking heat in June, are bracing for more hot...
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Why Is Blindness So Common In Developing Countries?
Around the world, there are millions of people who suffer from blindness or visual impairments. Some of these cases have suffered from their blindness or vision impairment since birth while others are a result of an injury or disease. One of the most common types of...
Everything You Need to Know About the CBD Oil Dosage Calculator
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A Growing Healthcare Trend: Hip Replacements
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Benefits Of Post Injury Medical Pads
Post injury pads have become a common solution among people. In fact, more and more people state this is one of the main reasons they were able to heal faster than expected. So, what are the real advantages of using these pads and what makes them special? 1) Protect...