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NICE
Digital technologies to support home monitoring of vision changes for people with advanced dry age-related macular degeneration: early-use assessment
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17 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Diabetes & Weight
The Deadlifting Grandma: ‘I’m a world champion’
Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
17 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
17 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Cancer
Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after…
17 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Why caffeine makes some people buzz
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
17 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Cancer
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more…
16 Sep 2026 Read more →
NICE Brain & Nerves
Mirdametinib for treating symptomatic and inoperable plexiform neurofibromas associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 in people 2 to 17 years
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16 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Mental Health
Seated exercises help physical and mental health
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
16 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father’s death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
16 Sep 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
16 Sep 2026 Read more →
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