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Call the Midwife season 15: cast, plot, latest news and everything we know

Call the Midwife season 15 will see us reunited with all our Nonnatus House favourites for another series.

WhatToWatch · Mar 3, 2025

Rick Steves wants to radicalize you

The guy who got "filthy rich" off helping American tourists travel without fear still refuses to sell out

Salon · Feb 28, 2025

England subsidises drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?

People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidised weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names for tirzepatide).

The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025

From 3 open heart surgeries to a 350-mile ride at age 69: how biking saved a father and his son

With 20 daily meds and more surgeries looming, Donnie Seals Sr. needed a change. The unexpected solution? A bicycle.

Cycling Weekly · Feb 13, 2025

Menopause hormone patches are in short supply. What are they? And how do they compare with other therapies?

The federal government yesterday released its response to the Senate inquiry into issues related to menopause. The inquiry recommended the government examine options to make menopause hormone therapy (MHT, or sometimes called hormone replacement therapy) more affordable and accessible, and address drug shortages.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025

Yaz and Yasmin contraceptive pills will be cheaper from March. How are they different from other pills?

The oral contraceptive pills Yaz and Yasmin will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from March 1 2025, meaning Australian women will pay less for them.

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

With public broadcasters pressured by the Trump administration, PBS shuts down its diversity office

During a time of pressure on public broadcasters, PBS says that it is shutting down its office of diversity, equity and inclusion and firing the two executives who staffed it

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

PBS caves to Trump closing its DEI office and seeing its staff leave the company

‘PBS will continue to reflect all of America and remain a welcoming place for everyone,’ a spokesperson said

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

How to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' — TV and streaming details for orca documentary

This hour-long documentary offers never-before-seen footage of orca hunting behaviour – here's how to watch 'Expedition Killer Whale' online and on TV.

LiveScience · Feb 11, 2025

Republicans Renew Efforts To Defund NPR And PBS

Republican lawmakers seek to cut federal funding to NPR and PBS due to perceived liberal bias and advocacy over accuracy.

Top News · Feb 11, 2025