Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

Three young men tell the BBC what’s driving them to “cut and bulk” – an intense diet and workout regime.

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Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped

The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business – even if you’re only in Year 8.

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Woman loses faith in hospital after miscarriage

Emma Simmonds says she will never return to the hospital, this week rated England’s worst.

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I quit my job to run a silent disco exercise group

The Silent Steppers began in 2024 to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

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Cost of children’s homes doubles but care can be poor, says report

Huge sums spent on children’s residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

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What the NHS can learn from the European country that boosted cancer survival rates

Denmark’s survival rates record for certain cancers was low compared to other wealthy countries – then it came up with a bold plan

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What the NHS can learn from the European country that helped more people survive cancer

Denmark’s survival rates record for certain cancers were poor compared to some other wealthy countries. Then it came up with a bold plan

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Doctors warn hospitals under pressure as NHS waiting lists rise

The waiting list for planned hospital treatment in England rose for the second month in a row in July to its highest level since March.

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‘Hoarding was a way to protect myself from the world’

Hoarding is often misunderstood, but it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life – and her road to recovery.

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Postcode lottery for new cancer treatments, doctors warn

Experts say bureaucracy is “stifling innovation” and that applying for funding to pay for new treatments can be “cumbersome”.

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