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What are ‘forever chemicals’ and are they bad for us?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

What are ‘forever chemicals’ and are they bad for us?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.

Sunbed ads spreading harmful misinformation to young people

Hundreds of TikTok, Instagram and Facebook ads made misleading claims about health benefits, BBC finds.

Sepsis mistakes killed our daughter – we fear it could happen again

Grieving parents call for better sepsis training to be introduced urgently so no family goes through what they did.

Inside Health

Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?

Inside Health

Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?