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More than a billion people living with obesity

Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.

More than one billion people now obese – study

Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.

What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

What is assisted dying and how could the law change?

MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?

Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs

Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.

We need assisted dying vote after report – Rantzen

A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.