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The World Health Organization says future outbreaks remain possible, as it ends the highest level of alert.
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Monkeypox global emergency declared over
The World Health Organization says future outbreaks remain possible, as it ends the highest level of alert.

Panel backs first US over-the-counter birth control
The committee's recommendation means the agency is likely to formally approve the drug this summer.

Frog mucus rituals investigated in Australia deaths
Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.

NHS misses targets to tackle care backlogs
Too many people face long waits for cancer and planned care, but the NHS says huge progress has been made.

Why tall, leggy people run faster in the heat
Some physiques perform better in different climates - just like animals, a study of athletes suggests.

Baby born from three people's DNA in UK first
Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor.

Figures show maternal death rate race disparity
Figures suggest the rate is almost four times higher for women from black ethnic minority backgrounds.
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Monkeypox global emergency declared over
The World Health Organization says future outbreaks remain possible, as it ends the highest level of alert.

Panel backs first US over-the-counter birth control
The committee's recommendation means the agency is likely to formally approve the drug this summer.

Frog mucus rituals investigated in Australia deaths
Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.

NHS misses targets to tackle care backlogs
Too many people face long waits for cancer and planned care, but the NHS says huge progress has been made.

Why tall, leggy people run faster in the heat
Some physiques perform better in different climates - just like animals, a study of athletes suggests.

Baby born from three people's DNA in UK first
Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor.

Figures show maternal death rate race disparity
Figures suggest the rate is almost four times higher for women from black ethnic minority backgrounds.

Panel backs first US over-the-counter birth control
The committee's recommendation means the agency is likely to formally approve the drug this summer.

Frog mucus rituals investigated in Australia deaths
Authorities believe shamanic rituals played a role in the deaths of Natasha Lechner and Jarrad Antonovich.

NHS misses targets to tackle care backlogs
Too many people face long waits for cancer and planned care, but the NHS says huge progress has been made.
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