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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows05 Jun 2026 00:41The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence05 Jun 2026 00:29Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'04 Jun 2026 05:55How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life04 Jun 2026 00:34Women taking the drug, which is kinder on the body, tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?03 Jun 2026 12:52Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial02 Jun 2026 15:52Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

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Last Updated 19 Jan 2026