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Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
Boris Johnson pushed for a more “ruthless, authoritarian approach” towards people who refused to self-isolate during the pandemic, …
Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time
Japan has for the first time approved over-the-counter sales of an emergency contraceptive pill, its manufacturer says, allowing women in the country …
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
There is nothing in life that is free of risk. That includes vaccines. But the evidence is compelling that the benefits of getting immunised with …
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Lip care is big business in the UK, worth an estimated £80m and promoted by celebs like Charli XCX. But how can you really find out the facts about …
Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst
Chances are you know someone coughing and spluttering - hopefully not directly on you - right now. There are lots of coughs and colds doing the …
I went undercover as a cleaner at a failing care home. Here's what I witnessed
In my seven weeks undercover in an overstretched care home I witnessed many scenes of poor care and distress but there was one incident that I …
I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums
When Helen Ledwick typed “why do my insides feel like they’re falling out” into Google a decade ago, she had no idea that search …
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
We are now in the era of weight-loss drugs. Decisions on how these drugs will be used look likely to shape our future health and even what our …
How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue
Three years ago, a fashion editor friend returned from Milan Fashion Week bursting with a story to tell. Most fashion editors stayed at the same …
How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons
For many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons. Alongside these …
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
The number of people taking ADHD medication is at a record high – and the NHS is feeling the strain as it tries to diagnose and treat the condition. …