BBC Health News

Self-lubricating condom designed to reduce infections17 Oct 2018 00:51Scientists hope it'll make condoms easier to use and cut rates of sexually transmitted infections.
Canada becomes second country to legalise recreational marijuana17 Oct 2018 08:52The country becomes only the second nation in the world, after Uruguay, to legalise recreational use.
Women told they aren't thin enough for eating disorder treatment, MPs told16 Oct 2018 17:23MPs debating the stigma surrounding eating disorders say the "medical profession are failing patients with eating disorders".
Bill Turnbull: Cancer chemo treatment was 'unbearable'16 Oct 2018 12:28The presenter says he watched all 67 episodes of Game of Thrones "to pass the time" during treatment.
I saved my dad's life with CPR16 Oct 2018 11:11When his dad collapsed, Aaron Groves says the training he got as a scout made all the difference.
Which? testing reveals 'unsafe' child stair gates15 Oct 2018 18:13Consumer group Which? urges parents not to use three models of stair gates, saying they could be unsafe.

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Patients wishing to speak to a counsellor do not have to be referred by a GP and can self refer to italk. Most of the treatments offered by italk are based on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), which is a type of talking therapy.

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