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Scottish teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
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Cancer center taps UTA expert for survivor health study
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits CDC in Atlanta after shooting
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Union and government restarting talks to end doctor dispute
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Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
Posted onAlison Holt,Social affairs editor, Ewan Somerville and Kate Whannel,Political reporter Getty Images Trans people could be asked about whether they should be accessing single-sex services based on their physical appearance or behaviour, proposed new guidance seen by the BBC has said. A code of practice, produced by the equalities watchdog and awaiting ministerial approval, says…
