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The Interview – Dr Vivek Murthy: loneliness is public health risk – BBC Sounds

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The Interview – Dr Vivek Murthy: loneliness is public health risk – BBC Sounds

Available for over a year ‘There are real consequences to our physical and mental health’ Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon-General about the challenge posed by loneliness and isolation in the modern world. Dr. Murthy, the first person of Indian descent in the post, was appointed during the second Obama administration. … Read more

The Climate Question – Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate? – BBC Sounds

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The Climate Question – Can we build better cities for mental health and the climate? – BBC Sounds

Available for over a year Today, more than half the world’s population live in cities – and as our numbers swell, so will our cities, especially those around the Pacific Rim, where it’s predicted our largest megacities of 10 million plus will be situated. And herein lies an opportunity: 60% of the buildings needed for … Read more

Botox crackdown pledged by regulator after BBC investigation

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Botox crackdown pledged by regulator after BBC investigation

The pharmacists’ watchdog has promised to investigate and “take action” after the BBC exposed illegal and potentially harmful practices in the aesthetic Botox industry. Under UK law, Botox can only be supplied under prescription by a qualified medic following a face-to-face consultation with the patient, to check it is safe for them. But undercover BBC … Read more

5 Live News Specials – That Time of the Month: Vaginismus – BBC Sounds

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5 Live News Specials – That Time of the Month: Vaginismus – BBC Sounds

Available for over a year Naga is joined by singer-songwriter Lucy Wroe to talk about vaginismus. It’s a condition which causes the vagina to suddenly tighten up when you try to insert something into it, for example using a tampon or having sex. It can be extremely painful and upsetting and it can impact your … Read more