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Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope22 Apr 2026 11:41Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'22 Apr 2026 14:48Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins22 Apr 2026 00:00The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed21 Apr 2026 12:39The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate21 Apr 2026 14:14The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?19 Apr 2026 00:04Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.

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Last Updated 3 Aug 2020