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Student paramedic helps deliver lecturer’s baby

Elise Faragher is on Worcester hospital placement and lecturer Aaron Collins, and his wife, came in.

‘Game-changing’ HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

‘Game-Changing’ HIV Protection Jab Approved

Injection to prevent HIV to be offered to NHS patients in England and Wales for first time

Calls to suspend GP who ‘harassed’ woman raped by his son

Rape Crisis Scotland argues Dr Andrew McFarlane has distressed his son's victim and may cause harm to other rape survivors.

‘Game-changing’ HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

What Alan Carr’s sweat (and Celia Imrie’s fart) tell us about social taboos in 2025

Let's talk about sweat... From Alan Carr and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings

Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate

The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.

Uruguay legalises euthanasia after 10-hour debate

The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.

Town’s wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".

Health minister defends timeline on dealing with winter pressures

Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.