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Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests
Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control.
Typhoid vaccine 'works fantastically well'
The jab is being given to nine million children in Pakistan at risk of a dangerous form of the infection.
UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox
It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said.
'Sugar overload' warning for festive hot drinks
Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates sold by coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls, a study finds.
Child life expectancy projections cut by years
Children born this year expected to live shorter lives than previously thought, say official stats.
Morning-after pill 'should be sold off the shelf'
A report says accessing contraceptives and abortion pills in the UK should be easier for girls and women.
Cambridge baby loss charity Petals reinstates hospital counselling
Petals suspended counselling at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge in September in an NHS funding row.
Samoa measles: Unvaccinated families told to hang red flag on door
The Pacific nation declares a state of emergency as 60 people die of measles.
General election 2019: Labour says NHS figures show decline in GP services
The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October.
General election 2019: Labour and Lib Dems pledge wider access to HIV drug
The parties say anyone who needs it should be able to access the HIV prevention drug, PrEP.

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