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Trump’s 'Global Gag' Will Hit Healthcare
How will US aid ban for family planning organisations affect women around the world?

Medical Research from the Royal Society Summer Exhibition
Some of the latest medical research at London’s Royal Society Summer Exhibition

Is Cosmetic Surgery Selling Unrealistic Body Goals?
Do people have unnecessary cosmetic surgery - that does not improve their self-esteem?

Can Sewing Improve Your Vision?
How does sewing for a living improve your vision?

Crisis in Venezuela Leads to Rise in Deaths of Women and Babies
Rising number of deaths and serious shortage of medicines in Venezuela

How a Scan Can Pinpoint the Cause of Death
Scan used instead of scalpel to identify cause of death

Ultra Tough Antibiotic
Re-engineering antibiotic vancomycin to avoid bacterial resistance

WHO Gets a New Director General
After a hard fought campaign, the elections are over and the WHO has a new leader

Dr Who - Who Will Lead The WHO?
We ask the 3 finalists for the top job at the WHO why they should be its next leader

Profound Psychological Impact of Heart Failure
Why a diagnosis of heart failure can have a profound psychological impact