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I was so terrified before my first smear test I burst into tears... this is why I'll never put it off again

I was so terrified before my first smear test I burst into tears... this is why I'll never put it off again

Lying in a sterile room partially naked while someone I've just met probes my cervix is hardly a way I like to spend an afternoon.

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MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes

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RFK Jr's HHS to end routine COVID vaccine guidance for children, pregnant women: report

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Florida becomes second US state to take drastic public health measure that will affect every household

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Partner of Quebec man who received MAID after bedsores says hospital ignored her

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Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears

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New N.I.H. Policy Threatens Global Science Collaborations

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Patient of suspended hospital surgeon says she wants answers

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AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit

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Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

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I blamed bloating on an intolerance to bread and beer – it was a killer cancer that’s rising in young people

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Thousands of popular ice creams recalled over foreign material that could CHOKE customers

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I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer after strange things happened to my skin... symptoms you can't ignore

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Top breast cancer charity reveals full list of toxic chemicals in shampoos and face creams that carry tumour risk

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NHS 'overwhelmed' by soaring autism as number of patients jump by a quarter - more than 200,000 Britons seeking specialist help

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Workers are saying 'no' to toxic environments. Here's how to set limits or know it's time to leave

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Wegovy-style chocolate biscuit makes you feel full to stop people scoffing pack

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

RFK Jr. stands by deep cuts to health budget during contentious hearings

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One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities

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Top GP reveals five unusual symptoms of deadly women's cancer - including a specific type of bloating

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Major update after urgent 'do not drink' warning was issued to British homes after faecal bacteria was found in tap water

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Nurse reveals how she achieved Ozempic-style weight loss by changing TWO toxic habits she had no idea were sabotaging her health

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Ultra-fit man, 32, on the brink of death after taking popular medication - experts warn more gym-goers could be affected

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You really can sleep too much, as scientists reveal most ‘dangerous’ number of hours slumber to get a night

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Getting skinny on fat jabs left me with a HOLE in my throat and that wasn’t the worst of it – I beg you, DON’T do it!

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The 20p anti-ageing fruit that could help prevent wrinkles and ease arthritis pain

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What the latest NHS hospital figures for England show

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'These five things have changed my life for the better and may work for you too'

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GP with terminal skin cancer issues stark warning - the symptoms aren't always what you think

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Tired all the time? You might be suffering a little-known nutritional deficiency, warn experts

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Your blood type could increase your risk of breast cancer by 18% – do you know yours?

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The 60-second writing test that could uncover earliest signs of mind-robbing Alzheimer’s disease

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We took our baby to A&E 10 times but he still died days after his first birthday – we need answers

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

It's time for Scotland to rethink women's healthcare

It's time for Scotland to rethink women's healthcare