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Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD causes persistent intrusive doubts about romantic partnerships that go far beyond normal relationship concerns, leading individuals to engage in compulsive behaviors seeking reassurance from partners or external sources.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
A UK humanitarian worker has been evacuated to a London hospital for monitoring after potential Ebola exposure in the Democratic Republic of Congo, though the worker currently shows no symptoms.
‘If all else fails, sue’: how ultra-processed food firms are using the courts to obstruct health rules
Major ultra-processed food companies have filed hundreds of lawsuits challenging government health policies, with 235 cases identified across multiple countries between 2010 and 2025, according to a multi-country investigation.
Multiple sclerosis: First drug to help patients walk now on NHS in England
Fampridine, a drug that helps multiple sclerosis patients walk, is now available on the NHS in England. The medication boosts nerve signals, with clinical trials showing approximately four in 10 users experienced improved walking speed.
Heatwave anxiety can make you feel ‘incredibly helpless’ – here’s how to manage it
Climate anxiety intensified during England’s warmest June on record, with some individuals reporting severe distress. Psychologists recommend talking with others, finding communities, and taking positive action to manage the mental health impact.
Repeated use of saunas could help people cope better in heatwaves, scientists say
Scientists suggest regular sauna use may help bodies adapt to heat through improved sweating and blood flow, though experts caution against using saunas during active heatwaves without medical supervision.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman undergoing fertility treatment calls for separation of gynaecology and fertility services from maternity units after finding her appointment located within a maternity facility in Northern Ireland.
Why is the rate of premature births so high in this community?
A fishing settlement in Pakistan has a premature birth rate of about 1 in 4 babies, nearly double the national average, prompting researchers to investigate bacterial indicators and underlying causes.
NI health: Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action
Consultants and specialist doctors in Northern Ireland conducted their first-ever strike, with 90% of routine and elective services continuing despite the 24-hour walkout over pay disputes.
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
Getty ImagesAmy Walker and James Gallagher, Health and science correspondent6 July 2026You know the score. You stayed up late at the pub in the early hours of the morning, or set your alarm for after midnight to watch England in its nail-biting match against...
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK – here’s what you need to know
Getty ImagesSmitha MundasadHealth reporter5 hours agoThe once-a-day Wegovy weight loss pill is now available to buy privately from High Street and online pharmacies in the UK - but is not yet on the NHS.It contains the same ingredient - semaglutide - as the Wegovy...
NHS app to use AI to determine which service best for patients
PA MediaEmily Atkinson8 hours agoArtificial intelligence will be used on the NHS app to determine which service is most appropriate for patients in England, the health service has announced.A new triage tool will ask patients a series of questions, and will use the...
How to walk 30 minutes a day – your tips
Jessica Rawnsley8 hours agoHundreds of people have shared the habits that help them walk every day after the BBC revealed plans for an NHS-backed scheme that will reward people for regular exercise.NHS England's "marathon a month" challenge - part of wider efforts to...
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
Getty ImagesBethany BellGermany reporter2 hours agoA row has broken out in Germany after the coalition government announced changes to sick-leave rules, requiring Germans to provide a doctor's note to their employers on the first day of their illness.The changes also...
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
PA MediaCatherine NicollIsle of Man3 July 2026Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted in support of taking strike action in a row over "pay erosion".The British Medical Association (BMA) said 104 of its 168 eligible members took part in the ballot, with 95% voting in...
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedKurumi MoriJapan correspondent, Yawata2 July 2026When the mayor of a small town in western Japan announced she was taking maternity leave, she expected some raised...
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedKurumi MoriJapan correspondent, Yawata2 July 2026When the mayor of a small town in western Japan announced she was taking maternity leave, she expected some raised...
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedKurumi MoriJapan correspondent, Yawata2 July 2026When the mayor of a small town in western Japan announced she was taking maternity leave, she expected some raised...
WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
ReutersAndré Rhoden-Paul32 minutes agoThe hantavirus outbreak that struck passengers on a cruise ship is over, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. Director-general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the...
New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts
As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal locations across New York’s Long Island, and town officials in the Hamptons...
New Disease Threats Follow Trump Administration’s Health Program Cuts
As beachgoers flock to water during the busy July Fourth weekend, danger could be lurking in some areas. Researchers this spring discovered flesh-eating bacteria in water in several coastal locations across New York’s Long Island, and town officials in the Hamptons...
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How to Quit Smoking When You’re Feeling Lonely
Quitting smoking is a challenge in itself without the added stress of loneliness. Many of us are feeling alone and isolated because of the COVID-19 pandemic; stuck in our homes for weeks on end, unable to gather in groups and visit with those we love. If you’re...
What’s the Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?
It's a question many have with a solid answer, what exactly is the difference between hemp and marijuana? For starters, the main divide is in the cannabinoids within these plants. The hemp plant is loosely referred to as CBD because it contains the cannabinoid,...
The Keys to Brain Health 5 Supplements and Habits That Feed Your Brain
What we eat is more important than we think. In truth, we often overlook that our dietary choices influence our brain health – yes, you’ve read that right. Nevertheless, your diet can either promote brain health, or do the exact opposite. Of course, aside from the...
How To Choose A Really Good Drug Rehab Center
If you need to choose a good drug rehab center you will quickly figure out that there are more options available than what you might think. Unfortunately, the need to go to rehab is a reality for more people every single year. That is why various health centers were...