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An investor group managing some $5 trillion said it was pleased with the steps taken by fast-food companies to cut the use of antibiotics in their products and will continue to monitor firms as its three-year-long engagement comes to an end.

It's estimated that one in seven people are affected by migraines.

Jude Morrow has Asperger's syndrome and found becoming a dad for the first time very difficult.

Kate, Britain's Duchess of Cambridge, has designed a show garden at London's Chelsea Flower Show, featuring a woodland wilderness that highlights the benefits the natural world can bring to the mental and physical wellbeing of children and adults alike.

A lack of support in schools and the community in England is contributing to the problem, says a report.

A mum agrees to her baby taking part in a medical trial because of the risk of diabetes.

Nursing chiefs want to see safe staffing rules enshrined in law as 40,000 posts remain vacant.

Hailey wanted to travel the world as a doctor, until a mystery condition left her shaking uncontrollably.

Two friends set up a "girl group" to save women from "toxic friendships" and loneliness in Middlesbrough.

Commissioner warns system is failing young people

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