Cervical screening, blood donation & measles

Cervical screening, blood donation & measles

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New treatment for menopausal hot flush

A new non-hormonal drug has been approved to treat menopausal hot flushes. It works by regulating the body's cooling signals and is now available on the NHS in England for those who cannot use hormone replacement therapy. Before delving into the evidence with resident GP Dr Marga ...  Show more

Could the Kent meningitis outbreak happen again?

Little over a week on from the first meningitis cases in Canterbury, many crucial questions remain. So this week we're taking an in-depth look at those questions and what we’ve learnt from this outbreak - and could it happen again?James also hears from author Michael Rosen whose ...  Show more

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