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People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening11 Jul 2026 04:03Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy10 Jul 2026 17:04Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave10 Jul 2026 11:18The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children10 Jul 2026 10:54People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition10 Jul 2026 02:37Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor's play spotlights messier side09 Jul 2026 23:41As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.

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Last Updated 19 Jan 2026