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Researchers look into island's health benefits

The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.

Women in Northern Ireland welcome introduction of miscarriage leave

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK where a woman and her partner are entitled to two weeks of paid leave if they experience a miscarriage at any stage of pregnancy.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 7 and 13 April, the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.

Cancer patient furious as strike delays appointment

Stuart Sims says he feels let down after a cardiology appointment was cancelled due to the action.

Disruption expected as six-day doctors' strike begins

The NHS is advising patients in England to only use emergency services when necessary but attend any confirmed appointments.

Don't put off treatment during doctors' strike, NHS tells patients

The strike comes at the end of the bank holiday weekend and NHS managers fear demand could be "challenging".