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Children are returning to school following a week off for half term, but norovirus activity is already more than double the 5-season average

UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid norovirus and flu increase

Oxford United's Can We Talk? campaign

Oxford United's Can We Talk? campaign

Oxford United to host mental health workshop at Kassam Stadium

Sugar restrictions in early life ‘may lower chronic disease risk in adulthood’

Sugar restrictions in early life ‘may lower chronic disease risk in adulthood’

Restricting sugar in first two years may lower risk of poor health later

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades

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'People actively postponing or forgoing children', Oxford expert says

Fewer admissions were made for malnutrition at Oxford University Hospitals Trust in the year to March, new figures show.

Fewer admissions were made for malnutrition at Oxford University Hospitals Trust in the year to March, new figures show.

Fewer malnutrition admissions at Oxfordshire hospitals, figures show

$Horton hip fracture team one of the best for twelfth year running$ $Horton hip fracture team one of the best for twelfth year running$

Hospital named as one of the UK's best for 12th year running

'Respectful Resolution' programme to help combat bullying and harassment

'Respectful Resolution' programme to help combat bullying and harassment

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Hospital announces plans to tackle staff bullying and harassment

The fertility rate in Oxford increased slightly last year, new figures show – despite the birth rate in England and Wales hitting a new record low.

The fertility rate in Oxford increased slightly last year, new figures show – despite the birth rate in England and Wales hitting a new record low.

Fertility rate rises slightly in Oxford bucking national trend

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

The study could pave the way for the early detection of Huntington's disease

The study could pave the way for the early detection of Huntington's disease

Oxford discovery could pave way for Huntington's disease treatment

Monty Panesar will host 'Chat & Bat with Monty' in partnership with Oxfordshire charity Restore

Monty Panesar will host 'Chat & Bat with Monty' in partnership with Oxfordshire charity Restore

Monty Panesar to host cricket event for Oxford mental health charity

Norovirus is also known as 'winter vomiting bug'

Norovirus is also known as 'winter vomiting bug'

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Norovirus vaccine trial set to take place at Oxfordshire GP practices

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Tuna in more than half of the tins tested from European countries exceeded the level of mercury allowed

Warning issued as tinned tuna sold in UK could pose risk to public health

(L-R) Emily Townsend, Dr Jeni Tregay, Mel Hayes, Helen Blundell, Dr Shaun Wilson, and Tim Lawrence

(L-R) Emily Townsend, Dr Jeni Tregay, Mel Hayes, Helen Blundell, Dr Shaun Wilson, and Tim Lawrence

New service for young patients with brain tumours launched

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London

Do you use any off-the-shelf whitening products on your teeth?

Do you use any off-the-shelf whitening products on your teeth?

Dentist says products bought by millions are 'nonsense' and total waste of money

The service provides free and confidential NHS support

The service provides free and confidential NHS support

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Free mental health support available for Oxfordshire adults

Squash and corn were among the super foods able to help you live past the age of 90

Squash and corn were among the super foods able to help you live past the age of 90

These are the 3 foods that 'will increase your chances of living past 90'

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Oxford University Hospitals Trust on course to miss NHS target, figures show

The research will focus on a protein found in tick saliva

The research will focus on a protein found in tick saliva

Oxford University researchers to work on cure for type 1 diabetes

Dozens of drug-related deaths were registered in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show.

Dozens of drug-related deaths were registered in Oxfordshire last year, new figures show.

Dozens of Oxfordshire drug-related deaths registered, new figures reveal

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

You should avoid sleeping with a hot water bottle as they can cause serious burns

Experts issue warning to all Brits who sleep with a hot water bottle

CGI of new medical centre

CGI of new medical centre

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New state-of-the-art medical practice in Oxford granted planning permission

Sarah Swift from the Alzheimer’s Society talking to attendees

Sarah Swift from the Alzheimer’s Society talking to attendees

Dementia awareness event held by Oxford-based law firm

SAD Lamps help to simulate the sunlight that's missing during the darker winter months

SAD Lamps help to simulate the sunlight that's missing during the darker winter months

Do SAD Lamps work and how effective are they? Where to buy and how to use

Do you think this move could tackle obesity?

Do you think this move could tackle obesity?

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Oxford experts recognise challenges around junk food fines

More people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire received hormone replacement therapy from the NHS last year

More people in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire received hormone replacement therapy from the NHS last year

Record number of people taking hormone replacement therapy

A bucket filled with soapy water is an effective way of removing mould from your home

A bucket filled with soapy water is an effective way of removing mould from your home

The most common types of mould in your home and how to get rid of them

Thousands of formal complaints were made against NHS healthcare services in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire last year, new figures show.

Thousands of formal complaints were made against NHS healthcare services in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire last year, new figures show.

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Thousands of complaints made against NHS across Oxfordshire

The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease affect physical movement

The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease affect physical movement

What are the symptoms of Parkinson's and when should you seek help?

A norovirus vaccine is being trialled in the UK

A norovirus vaccine is being trialled in the UK

UK to trial norovirus vaccine in 'world-first' with aim to cut 'burden on NHS'

Amino Ali is a renal nurse at Oxford University Hospitals

Amino Ali is a renal nurse at Oxford University Hospitals

Oxford nurse with rare blood type encouraging others to donate

Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology used a new approach

Researchers at the University of Oxford’s Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology used a new approach

Oxford researchers discover why IBD therapy doesn't work on all patients

Viral infections are expected to affect 15 million people in the UK this winter

Viral infections are expected to affect 15 million people in the UK this winter

Oxford doctor shares ultimate guide to avoiding colds this winter

Jokers hijack conversation about NHS's future 'Keep apples away from doctors'

The Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility is based at the Warneford Hospital in Headington

The Oxford Health Clinical Research Facility is based at the Warneford Hospital in Headington

Research into treatment-resistant depression treatment begins in Oxford

A general view of Littlemore Hospital

A general view of Littlemore Hospital

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More than £10 million needed to repair Oxford Health buildings

A view over the Severn Valley from Harefield Beacon in Gloucestershire

A view over the Severn Valley from Harefield Beacon in Gloucestershire

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How the Cotswolds is the place for body and spirit

Healthcare services across Oxfordshire are preparing for a busy winter

Healthcare services across Oxfordshire are preparing for a busy winter

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Oxfordshire health services prepare for busy winter

(L-R) DJ and broadcaster Ashley James, footballer Millie Bright, activist and former Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka, and disability campaigner Lucy Edwards wearing the CPR Bra

(L-R) DJ and broadcaster Ashley James, footballer Millie Bright, activist and former Love Island contestant Sharon Gaffka, and disability campaigner Lucy Edwards wearing the CPR Bra

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Third of Brits are afraid to give women CPR, study finds

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Oxford MP calls on Government to fix NHS GP and dental crisis

A woman showing signs of depression

A woman showing signs of depression

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One in 20 people in Oxford in contact with mental health services

Amie was horrified to find her one-year-old son Brodie Davis had been cut multiple times by the glass

Amie was horrified to find her one-year-old son Brodie Davis had been cut multiple times by the glass

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Mum issues washing machine warning to parents after explosion

The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs to carry out the works are continuing to rise.

The list of essential repairs waiting to be done on NHS buildings across the UK is increasing, while costs to carry out the works are continuing to rise.

NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog

Covid XEC accounted for 9.35% of reported Covid cases sampled by the UK Health Security Agency between September 2 and 15.

Covid XEC accounted for 9.35% of reported Covid cases sampled by the UK Health Security Agency between September 2 and 15.

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Covid XEC cases on the rise - what is known about the new variant so far

Health and social care workers across the county will collaborate to deliver services this winter

Health and social care workers across the county will collaborate to deliver services this winter

Oxfordshire's healthcare system prepares for busy winter

Pregnant Banbury mum urges others to quit smoking

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to Parliament.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to Parliament.

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What is the Assisted Dying bill as it is introduced in the House of Commons

East Oxford Health Centre in Manzil Way

East Oxford Health Centre in Manzil Way

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Elderly too tired to wait for Covid vaccinations

More than 100,000 fit notes given to patients in Oxfordshire last year

More than 100,000 fit notes given to patients in Oxfordshire last year

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Thousands of sick notes issued every month in Oxfordshire last year

Respiratory syncytial virus is a leading cause of infant deaths around the world

Respiratory syncytial virus is a leading cause of infant deaths around the world

NHS in Oxfordshire urges eligible residents to get RSV vaccine

The study measured the effectiveness of a single dose of typhoid conjugate vaccine in Bangladeshi children over a five-year period

The study measured the effectiveness of a single dose of typhoid conjugate vaccine in Bangladeshi children over a five-year period

Vaccine trial shows sustained protection against typhoid for older children

Jessica Hamersley, from Essex, noticed a red splotch on her left shin that kept disappearing and coming back

Jessica Hamersley, from Essex, noticed a red splotch on her left shin that kept disappearing and coming back

Woman's bizarre warning sign that told her cancer was crushing her heart

Asbestos was fully banned in the UK in 1999

Asbestos was fully banned in the UK in 1999

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How dangerous is asbestos? What can happen after exposure

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