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Donna Ockenden's review into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals, billed as the largest of its kind in NHS history, is expected to detail deaths, stillbirths and serious injuries spanning 2012 to 2025.
The Clarkson's Farm star says doctors caught an aggressive prostate cancer early, turning a television reveal into a public health warning about the PSA blood test.
Health officials have issued amber alerts for much of England as a fresh heatwave brings temperatures of up to 30C, with fire services warning of wildfire risk and the chance of sudden thunderstorms.
After a record-breaking May, forecasters warn of another surge of warm air pushing into southern Britain, with temperatures expected to climb into the low thirties before a sharp drop later in the week.
Alcohol-free pints are no longer a January novelty. With nearly half of UK drinkers now moderating and draught taps multiplying, the low-and-no category has become a year-round fixture worth hundreds of millions to pubs.
NHS England has announced that eligible men with early prostate cancer will be offered SABR, a targeted treatment that cuts the number of sessions from at least 20 to five.
Cortisol has become the buzzword of the year, fuelling a wave of products and viral advice. But behind the hype is a more credible shift towards calming the nervous system, better sleep and personalised, realistic routines.