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Flaked on too many times? How to deal with friends who keep canceling last minute

The ease with which people cancel plans to tend to their own well-being appears to be growing. But there can be serious costs to breaking commitments at the last minute.

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Warding off Alzheimer's might mean making these 11 lifestyle changes, expert says

Warding off Alzheimer's might mean making these 11 lifestyle changes, expert says

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Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn't know you needed

Why sitting around a campfire might be the therapy session you didn't know you needed

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Proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion, by local area

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Proportion of conceptions ending in legal abortion, by local area

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Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

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Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

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The 2025 measles outbreak is largest in three decades

The 2025 measles outbreak is largest in three decades

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The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades

The US is having its worst year for measles in more than three decades

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Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump's CDC director

Senate committee advances Susan Monarez to be Trump's CDC director

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Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

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Figures show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

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I may be 27 — but the diabetic Barbie still made me emotional

I may be 27 — but the diabetic Barbie still made me emotional

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All my son wanted was his prescription – the next day he died

All my son wanted was his prescription – the next day he died

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New data show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

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New data show record high of almost three in 10 conceptions ending in abortion

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National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what's next

National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what's next

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Making these 11 lifestyle changes could ward off Alzheimer's, expert says

Making these 11 lifestyle changes could ward off Alzheimer's, expert says

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What is the Stratus covid variant? New 'XFG' strain displays unique symptom

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What is the Stratus covid variant? New 'XFG' strain displays unique symptom

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Is this the new ‘Circle of Shame’ in 2025?

Is this the new ‘Circle of Shame’ in 2025?

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Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates

Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates

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'Old people smell,' lung cancer risks and morning workout warnings

'Old people smell,' lung cancer risks and morning workout warnings

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Chinese man charged with stealing COVID-19 research

Chinese man charged with stealing COVID-19 research

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Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

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Here's the Extent of the Fallout From Trump's HHS Purge

Here's the Extent of the Fallout From Trump's HHS Purge

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CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

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Doctor Stabbed in Chest; 'Hypnotic' Doc Faces Second Hearing; Nurse Assaulted

Doctor Stabbed in Chest; 'Hypnotic' Doc Faces Second Hearing; Nurse Assaulted

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As heat waves become more common, air conditioning use is rising: StatCan

As heat waves become more common, air conditioning use is rising: StatCan

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Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End

Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End

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Sit or squat? Scientist reveals why it's actually WORSE to hover over a public toilet

Sit or squat? Scientist reveals why it's actually WORSE to hover over a public toilet

Mum of three died from sepsis after GP diagnosed ear infection then medic missed 'blue tinge' symptom

Mum of three died from sepsis after GP diagnosed ear infection then medic missed 'blue tinge' symptom

What your favourite exercise tells you about your personality - and it's bad news for those who enjoy HIIT

What your favourite exercise tells you about your personality - and it's bad news for those who enjoy HIIT

Hot flush pill gets green light for UK use

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Hot flush pill gets green light for UK use

Child care costs more of a concern in the U.S. than birth rates, poll shows

Child care costs more of a concern in the U.S. than birth rates, poll shows

Fiona Phillips' 'painful' days as Alzheimer's leaves star unable to wash hair

Fiona Phillips' 'painful' days as Alzheimer's leaves star unable to wash hair

Revealed: Areas of the UK where you're most likely to die young - do YOU live in one of them?

Revealed: Areas of the UK where you're most likely to die young - do YOU live in one of them?

Doctor warns millions of Britons have undiagnosed sleep condition that's linked to swathe of killer diseases

Doctor warns millions of Britons have undiagnosed sleep condition that's linked to swathe of killer diseases

Mother, 43, who was given 40% chance of survival after bowel cancer diagnosis shares common night time symptom which is often ignored

Mother, 43, who was given 40% chance of survival after bowel cancer diagnosis shares common night time symptom which is often ignored

Deprivation and ethnicity behind ‘considerable’ inequality in premature death

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Deprivation and ethnicity behind ‘considerable’ inequality in premature death

Support group for mums from different ethnicities

Support group for mums from different ethnicities

Man left with swollen 'marshmallow face' and needing nappies after taking dangerous party drug that's become a 'rite of passage' for young people

Man left with swollen 'marshmallow face' and needing nappies after taking dangerous party drug that's become a 'rite of passage' for young people

Mounjaro users horrified as bizarre side effect triggers apparent weight GAIN: 'feels like I'm expanding'

Mounjaro users horrified as bizarre side effect triggers apparent weight GAIN: 'feels like I'm expanding'

Easy to dismiss sign on your legs which could indicate you have killer condition that's becoming an EPIDEMIC in under 50s

Easy to dismiss sign on your legs which could indicate you have killer condition that's becoming an EPIDEMIC in under 50s

The incredible patch that could completely change the way doctors battle brain tumours - and it costs just £10

The incredible patch that could completely change the way doctors battle brain tumours - and it costs just £10

'Silent' brain condition lurking behind migraines common in mothers. It destroys careers and marriages - and doctors never believe you

'Silent' brain condition lurking behind migraines common in mothers. It destroys careers and marriages - and doctors never believe you

Children's health declines in last 17 years, study finds

Children's health declines in last 17 years, study finds

Doctors against Palantir’s NHS software put ‘ideology over patient interest’

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Doctors against Palantir’s NHS software put ‘ideology over patient interest’

A German doctor suspected of killing several patients is now under investigation

A German doctor suspected of killing several patients is now under investigation

I put Momcozy’s pregnancy pillow to the test to see if it could break my bad habit

I put Momcozy’s pregnancy pillow to the test to see if it could break my bad habit

Resident doctors vote in favour of strike action

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Resident doctors vote in favour of strike action

Deprivation and ethnicity behind ‘considerable’ inequality in premature death

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Deprivation and ethnicity behind ‘considerable’ inequality in premature death

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

Never smoked? You could still be at risk of developing lung cancer, doctors warn

As US ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies

As US ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies

Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Government reveals sweeping changes to fix ‘broken NHS dental system’

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Government reveals sweeping changes to fix ‘broken NHS dental system’

Why experts are concerned about the vaccine study cited by RFK Jr.

Why experts are concerned about the vaccine study cited by RFK Jr.

Trump admin asks staff to report cases of bias due to DEI directives

Trump admin asks staff to report cases of bias due to DEI directives

Stanford scientists 'totally surprised' by potential Parkinson's treatment discovery

Stanford scientists 'totally surprised' by potential Parkinson's treatment discovery

The award-winning coaching app to help you reach your fitness goals is now on sale

The award-winning coaching app to help you reach your fitness goals is now on sale

Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changes

Doctors and public health organizations sue Kennedy over vaccine policy changes

When it comes to vaccines, how are pediatricians restoring trust?

When it comes to vaccines, how are pediatricians restoring trust?

Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia

Can't sleep? Journalist Jennifer Senior says you're not alone in your insomnia

Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive

Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive