Are your friends bad for your health?

We tend to copy the way our friends and family behave, potentially leading us to put on weight or even divorce.

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Could relatives of measles virus jump from animals to us?

A group of viruses, of which measles is one, are adept at jumping to species barrier.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/37rsXMw

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Smokers past and present 'live in more pain'

Smokers and ex-smokers who have quit report being in more pain than people who have never smoked.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36fX8G6

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Take this IQ test: How clever are you?

Scientists are exploring the limits of brain power and they want your help.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZFpgQw

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'Last embryo' baby boy born after 15 rounds of IVF

Lewis and Hannah Vaughan Jones brought baby Sonny home after spending £80,000 on private treatment.

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Facebook removes misleading HIV drug ads

It follows pressure from LGBTQ groups and health organisations.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Qf6r3M

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Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children closes ward due to fungus infection

Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus or mould that can be found in heating or air conditioning systems.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2SH8X4s

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Man has five-inch cancer 'horn' removed from back

The British Medical Journal says the man "slipped through the net".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2SNeYg1

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Cambridge and UCL professor ‘did not notice’ double salaries

Prof Akhilesh Reddy made a £50,000 mortgage repayment while being paid by two universities.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35dNClJ

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New limb for girl who 'danced her foot off'

Tamworth girl Amelia Eldred lost a limb to bone cancer and had a leg reattached backwards.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZDhnes

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Busy hospitals: 'Stay away from A&E' warning over festive period

Emergency departments are "very busy" and there is not an "endless supply" of ambulances.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2QtkbXq

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Benyamin Hussain death: Family warns of one-punch dangers

Benyamin Hussain died when two groups of men got into an altercation on a night out.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2QrA5RW

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Not enough NHS staff for people with cancer, charity warns

Macmillan Cancer Support says patients feel that doctors and nurses are overstretched.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35cFOAH

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Scrap 'quick-fix diets and tea-toxes' this New Year

Fad weight loss strategies don't work well and can be harmful, says NHS England's top doctor.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2MJY4uR

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Corinne Hutton: 'I'm making constant progress with my new hands'

A woman who had a double hand transplant nearly a year ago says she is making "constant progress" every day.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/357F3sG

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The biggest medical breakthroughs of 2019

The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35dMvSS

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'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'

Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39tKd5m

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Welsh paramedics providing prescriptions

Some paramedics are treating minor illnesses, allowing doctors to address more complex medical cases.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/37kRbrv

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China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years

He Jiankui said he altered the genes of a set of twins to try to give them protection against HIV.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39lih3I

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'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'

Just before her first "handiversary", transplant miracle Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2QbrhRz

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Northumberland mum diagnosed with cancer gives birth

Roberta Burton was told she had Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 11 weeks pregnant.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/354T22d

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Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'

People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/353DXhz

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Little boxes of love help families with dementia

The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2siaEKR

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Bumbleance: The transportation service for sick kids

The ambulance service, available in the Republic of Ireland, is hoping to expand to NI.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/365bIAm

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How puppetry can help with trauma

After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39hTQUP

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New Year Honours 2020: NHS chief knighted

Simon Stevens has helped secure extra funding for the health service in England during his five-year tenure.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/37cHDyS

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Contaminated blood scandal: Welsh frustration at payments wait

Victims of the contaminated blood scandal worry they may die before payment parity issues are resolved.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3528XhI

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App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch

An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby in hospital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZoI5HJ

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Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'

People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39c7Cbw

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Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents

Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZsMSrA

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Cancer 'prehab': Patients to be put on fitness plan within 48 hours of diagnosis

Thousands will be offered fitness programmes in the hope of "priming" them for their recovery.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39aGfPf

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The children at risk of eating themselves to death

"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rwiMqG

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The bakery in a mental health hospital

There’s a very unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing where the patients are the bakers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/37jxUaf

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Dog walker helps men talk about mental health

Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PWbzJN

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We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa

British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34X7Vnc

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Royal Berkshire Hospital vandals 'putting lives at risk'

Damaged parking barriers Royal Berkshire Hospital are leading to "lengthy delays".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3774zQ8

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Girl's cancer treatment 'best Christmas present'

An anonymous donor helps eight-year-old Anna Drysdale reach her cancer treatment funding target.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EQTWEO

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'Inspirational' cancer boy's legacy lives on

Laughlin Whiteley died in 2014 but his craft box charity continues to help severely ill children.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PSyplG

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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS in Christmas messages

Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35NddTz

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Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys

If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Qrv8sH

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Newlyweds facing cancer look forward to first Christmas as a married couple

After a terminal diagnosis, Lauren and José had their "dream wedding" with the help of a charity.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2sfgbBM

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World 'faces 80% calorie increase by end of century'

The amount of food needed to feed the world's population by the end of the century could increase by almost 80%, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35ToxgY

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Cystic fibrosis boy from Hull gets new drug after campaign

Seven-year-old Olly can now get Orkambi after the NHS struck a deal with the manufacturer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36ZayGD

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Inventing sign language for space

British sign language is receiving an astronomical update thanks to a unique collaboration between a space scientist and a group of deaf astronomers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2QaAjgg

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Medical waste backlog at failed firm to be cleared

Clinical and human waste has been piled up at the HQ of Healthcare Environmental Services for a year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/37bE1gL

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Shropshire baby deaths: NHS trust was paid £1m for good care

Hundreds of parents allege Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust provided poor maternity care.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2sSib2M

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The TV repeats and old songs that help people with dementia

Familiar old films or a favourite festive song can help those with dementia reconnect with family and friends.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EEvHtA

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Sacla', Waitrose and Aldi pesto products recalled over peanut fears

The affected products include the brand Sacla' as well as supermarkets Waitrose and Aldi.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Q5jgw6

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Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January

NHS England says access to Epidyolex has been fast-tracked and will be available from 6 January.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2sKCoHL

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How to cope with an eating disorder at Christmas

New advice is released to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZaEFYQ

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NHS hospitals trust for Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford 'requires improvement'

Hospital inspectors have concerns about the number of "competent and experienced" staff.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZaVzH2

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Muckamore Abbey Hospital: 39 patients still in hospital

Despite assessments that say they could live in the community, patients remain at the hospital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Ezw1d4

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'I want my chemotherapy to help others touched by cancer'

BBC Click reporter LJ Rich, who is undergoing 10 sessions of treatment, shares her experiences.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2sPIC99

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The Priory: Children's mental health ward inadequate

An inspection was carried out after concerns were raised by families and the public.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2SdGDGE

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle talks about diabetes diagnosis

Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said he was rushed to A&E during the election with diabetes symptoms.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ECbNiX

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Sparkhill GP's patient sex assault conviction quashed

A full judgement is expected in the new year after an appeal ruling on the doctor.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rd4WcA

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Stafford Hospital scandal: The real story behind Channel 4's The Cure

A new drama tells the story of the Stafford Hospital scandal - one of the biggest in the NHS's history.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PysqSO

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Secretary of State to convene health summit with party leaders

It comes after strike action by health staff calling for pay parity and safer staffing levels.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Ezjuq0

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Vegans 'need to be aware of B12 deficiency risk'

Scientists say it's 'not a myth' that people on a vegan diet need extra vitamin B12.

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Dementia care: ‘It’s not dementia killing me, it’s exhaustion’

Anne and Julia both care full time for their husbands, who they say they are losing to dementia.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Q1r2H9

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Birmingham cancer research lab opens with bakery worker's £1.5m legacy

Michael Dubrowsky left his savings to the Birmingham Royal Orthopaedic Hospital where he was treated.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YYC1Fs

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Royal Derby Hospital: Disposable sterile hijabs introduced

Junior doctor Farah Roslan got the idea after having to leave an operating theatre due to her hijab.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PxtrKH

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Lip filler was 'like having golf ball injected'

A woman whose lip filler went wrong says it is crazy that clinic staff do not have to be medically trained.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2tmyogO

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GPs 'shun full-time work as pressures take toll'

Nearly half of GPs now work part-time with a drive to increase numbers under threat, regulators warn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PWZbIo

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West Midlands Ambulance Service sued over bowel death

Lynda Gower's family say it is likely she would have survived if taken to hospital earlier.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2s03ydz

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Q&A: Why are Northern Ireland's nurses going on strike?

BBC News NI explains the background to the Royal College of Nursing walking out for the first time.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36MRqeN

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Motor neurone disease 'linked to cholesterol'

UK scientists say their discovery could help in the search for new treatments.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EspoJp

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Health strike: Thousands of nurses stage 12-hour strike

It is the first strike action by the the Royal College of Nursing in its 103-year-history.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36K8d28

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Cancer treatment trial: Chemotherapy 'could become more effective'

Doctors at the Royal Marsden are trialling a targeted treatment which they hope will also mean fewer side effects for cancer patients.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YX5QXb

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Kettering hospital 'sorry' over failure to spot broken neck

Kettering hospital admits mistakes in a safeguarding review into the death of an 86-year-old woman.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36L7Zro

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Viewpoint: Prostate cancer screening test 'in sight'

A screening programme using MRI scans could save thousands of lives, says a leading UK expert.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2RXUkcB

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How an economist helped thousands get a new kidney

Kidney exchange has helped thousands get a new kidney, and led to the Nobel Prize for Alvin Roth.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36I92Zm

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Glasgow health board to take legal action over hospital contractor

The contractor that designed and built the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital complex is taken to court.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34uv4xh

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Health strike: Staff cover warning by health trust boss

Northern Ireland's nurses are set to strike for the first time on Wednesday amid complaints about pay.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Z0QHE3

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Rhod Gilbert fronts male infertility campaign HIMfertility

"It's time to talk tackle," says the comedian who is fronting a campaign to discuss male infertility.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2S0AixY

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Health strike: Crisis 'years in the making' - trust bosses

Healthcare workers across Northern Ireland are set to strike on Wednesday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rJhl8x

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What's the best colour lighting for sleep?

Contrary to popular belief, the blue light from screens might not be that bad, researchers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Er4L0m

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NHS 'should not pay' US surrogacy costs after cancer misdiagnosis

The woman was awarded £1.14m in damages after doctors failed to spot her cervical cancer for years.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2stQeOC

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Young suicides in Wales due to 'complex' reasons, says study

There was rarely a single reason why young people took their own lives in Wales, a major research study finds.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rP6iKS

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Many at risk of flu this Christmas, experts say

They predict a peak in cases and want people to get immunised now, before visiting friends and family.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2srKaGv

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Broadmoor Hospital: High security £250m high security site opens in Crowthorne

The hospital replaces the 150-year-old Victorian building which previously housed patients with mental illness.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35lt3EJ

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Poorest countries facing both obesity and malnutrition

Food systems are behind poor growth and over-eating in many low-income countries, a report says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2st9f3O

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Can kitchen gardens combat climate change?

Growing your own fruit and veg is already eco-friendly, but it could also help fight climate change.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2LSslHb

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Boy, 5, given prosthetic arm that lets him hug brother

Five-year-old Jacob Scrimshaw was born eight weeks early with most of his left arm missing.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/38BjJ1A

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Hospital waiting times worsen again

Three key targets continue to be missed in England - with A&E performance sinking to record low.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/35hPKK7

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Men 'at greater risk of infertility' if small at birth

Poor growth in the womb could lead to problems linked to fertility - but only in men, a study says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2M4H42b

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Drug that prevents half of breast cancers carries on working

Anastrozole is available already, but doctors say substantially more women should be taking it.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PgOTDL

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Could talking about football help combat dementia?

Patients and their carers in Birmingham meet to reminisce about players and the game they love.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rCc5TX

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Chemists demand clarity on cannabis-related goods

Non-medicinal CBD is now on sale in High Street shops across the country, including chemists.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E9PrFi

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'My boss lets us book hangover days'

One firm lets employees work from the comfort of their own sofa, even after they've been out drinking.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/38ubHHM

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White Island volcano: Why New Zealand is importing skin

The number of people with severe burns means doctors are sourcing donor skin from the US.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rsDdF0

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'Four hours to walk off pizza calories' warning works, experts say

Consumers should be told it takes four hours to walk off the calories in a pizza, researchers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P7mG2b

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Boy's rare eye cancer spotted in photograph

Noah Blanks, aged six, had an eye removed after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36x8R35

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Obesity inequality gap grows for Scottish children

Children in the poorest parts of the country face a bigger risk of being overweight or obese, new figures show.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/343sjml

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General election 2019: Have 17,000 NHS beds been cut in England?

Is Labour right to say that 17,000 NHS beds have been cut by the Conservatives in England?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2sdu5UJ

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GP Manish Shah guilty of sex assaults on 23 female patients

The family planning specialist convinced the women to have unnecessary intimate examinations.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2LEueqQ

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11 charts on why the NHS matters in this election

The NHS will be at the centre of the major parties election campaigns, but why is it so important?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/33i2kYI

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Why can't this doctor work in the UK?

An refugee doctor would love to work in the UK, and the NHS would love to have him - but there's a hitch.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2LF0avp

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'There were no beds on the children's ward'

Louise Webb says she waited six hours in hospital for her daughter Lily to be seen by a paediatrician.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YzkHXr

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Health workers' strike: Nurses begin further 48 hours of action

Members of the Royal College of Nursing are refusing to do things like working unpaid hours.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Yxq6OI

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Yeovil Hospital agrees patient not properly anaesthetised

The patient said she was "traumatised" after feeling pain during surgery at Yeovil Hospital last year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E3Twum

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Online prescribing 'must get safer'

A UK coroner warns there could be more deaths unless regulation is tightened.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E4DuQW

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A third of hospitals 'increased parking charges'

Income from fees jumps 10% in a year, with hourly charges of up to £4 levied.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/38s1FqL

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Surgeons withdraw support for heart disease advice

European guidelines on a form of heart disease are under review, following a Newsnight investigation.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/38jaR0x

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Shante Turay-Thomas: Call handler 'made mistakes' over reaction death

Shante Turay-Thomas died after falling ill at her family home in Wood Green last year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3427bwM

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Ovarian cancer drug olaparib approved in Scotland as new treatment

A trial finds that Olaparib tablets can significantly slow down progression of the disease.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2DX4LVA

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Boy slept on hospital floor due to lack of beds

Jack Williment-Barr was photographed lying on a pile of coats and breathing through an oxygen mask at Leeds General Infirmary.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/36gJKRH

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Mental health: North Wales A&E support scheme extended

A "life-changing" mental health service in hospitals is now being rolled out to GPs surgeries.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YBVdc8

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General Election 2019: NHS boss - Parties 'ducked' big issues

Chris Hopson says election debate has "fallen short" with regard to long-term solutions for the NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qCwTKC

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Microblading: Therapist tattoos eyebrows for cancer patients

Beautician Laura Woodward is giving women their confidence back through beauty treatments.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YuehIZ

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Group B Strep: ‘A common bug could have killed my baby’

A mother whose baby got meningitis because of Group B Strep says all pregnant women should be tested.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2RxsNhF

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Doddie Weir: The rugby legend who won't give in to MND

Three years after being told he has a terminal illness, rugby legend Doddie Weir refuses to give it an inch.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/350NxTc

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'I was addicted to exercise'

When does something healthy, such as exercise, become an unhealthy obsession? And can apps make things worse?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PgT80U

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NHS e-health systems 'risk patient safety'

The use 21 separate electronic record systems in NHS hospitals across England 'could lead to errors'.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2DVWvoS

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'My heart was dead for over six hours'

Audrey Schoeman's heart stopped beating after she developed hypothermia in a snowstorm.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PhT8hg

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Measles deaths 'staggering and tragic'

Global estimates suggest 142,000 people - mostly children - died from the disease in 2018

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2s3F5nh

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Briton Audrey Schoeman revived after six-hour cardiac arrest

Audrey Schoeman fell unconscious when she was caught in a snowstorm while hiking in Spain.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Lq1L84

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Poor children lose out on exercise, research suggests

Significant inequalities remain in the areas of family affluence, gender and race, Sport England says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PhbZsD

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Norovirus closes 1,100 hospital beds in England

Don't go to work or send children to school until 48 hours after symptoms have gone, NHS bosses say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2OQR6W5

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Adam Hurst: Father-to-be died in hospital 'screaming in pain'

A hospital's pain management of Adam Hurst, who had a rare hernia, was "inadequate", bosses accept.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qqb54M

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NHS patient describes mental health waiting list

People with mental illnesses say they're left languishing for months on "hidden" waiting lists.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2RsfkrL

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Mentally ill 'spend months on hidden waiting list'

NHS talking therapy service leaves patients in limbo for months, BBC investigation shows.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/33SOVpk

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Seizures of illegal diazepam tablets double in a year

Doctors warn people cannot trust the authenticity of drugs bought from rogue online pharmacies or dealers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Logsc6

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Typhoid vaccine 'works fantastically well'

The jab is being given to nine million children in Pakistan at risk of a dangerous form of the infection.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2RgkiHU

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Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests

Researchers say the prototype pill could ultimately offer women more contraceptive choice and control.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2rRBZD4

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Boy born to mothers who carried baby in both wombs

Jasmine Francis-Smith gave birth to a son after the egg had been incubated by her wife Donna.

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UK patient diagnosed with monkeypox

It is believed the patient contracted the infection while visiting Nigeria, Public Health England said.

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General election 2019: How many 'new' NHS hospitals are Conservatives building?

It's not six completely new hospitals - some involve redeveloping existing buildings and sites.

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Cambridge baby loss charity Petals reinstates hospital counselling

Petals suspended counselling at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge in September in an NHS funding row.

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Samoa measles: Unvaccinated families told to hang red flag on door

The Pacific nation declares a state of emergency as 60 people die of measles.

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How do eggs protect us from flu?

Liverpool is home to the UK’s biggest flu vaccine manufacturing site, where 100 million doses are made using hen eggs.

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'Sugar overload' warning for festive hot drinks

Seasonal lattes and hot chocolates sold by coffee chains can contain up to 23 spoonfuls, a study finds.

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Jack Savoretti messages cancer girl Anna Drysdale

Anna Drysdale, 8, contracted osteosarcoma at five and says getting the singer's message was "amazing".

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Child life expectancy projections cut by years

Children born this year expected to live shorter lives than previously thought, say official stats.

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Health strike: Patients set to be hit by week of cancellations

More than 10,000 outpatient appointments and surgeries will not go ahead on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

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Latex allergy: 'A balloon could kill me'

Liz Knight's latex allergy is so severe she cannot touch a newspaper or the buttons on the remote controls.

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Morning-after pill 'should be sold off the shelf'

A report says accessing contraceptives in the UK should be easier for girls and women.

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General election 2019: Labour say NHS figures show decline in GP services

The NHS Digital figures show a rise in patients having to wait more than two weeks in October.

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General election 2019: Labour and Lib Dems pledge wider access to HIV drug

The parties say anyone who needs it should be able to access the HIV prevention drug, PrEP.

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Manchester Arena attack: Survivor Martin Hibbert defies diagnosis

Martin Hibbert was left paralysed from the waist down after the bomb blast in May 2017.

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Scale of Shropshire maternity failings 'may never be known'

Hundreds of families have contacted an inquiry into mother and baby deaths at an NHS hospital trust.

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Zimbabwe health crisis: 'My cousin died as the doctors are all on strike'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".

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Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

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Shropshire baby deaths: 'This review is our babies' legacy'

The stories of parents whose babies died or were seriously harmed at a Shropshire hospital trust.

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Breast cancer: 'I have one breast, would you like to see it?'

Three women tell us why having a mastectomy never made them feel less of a woman.

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‘I got HIV my first time’

Aged 17 when she was diagnosed with HIV, one woman tells the BBC about living with the virus.

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'We try our best as nurses, but it's not enough'

As figures show one in eight posts is vacant, one A&E nurse explains the impact of staff shortages.

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'I started off being so aspirational'

Georgina Day works as an A&E nurse in a London hospital and says the demands on her and her colleagues is huge.

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Immunotherapy offers hope for men with prostate cancer

A small number of men were 'super responders' and remained well even after the trial ended.

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'I was put into care home for elderly at 46'

Nina Thair says the lack of services in her area meant she spent 10 months alongside dementia patients.

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General election 2019: NHS news under wraps until after polling day

Why official statistics on NHS performance are being held until after the day of voting.

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Justin Welby: 'I felt nervous about opening up about my mental health’

The Archbishop of Canterbury tells Emma Barnett about seeking help and challenging the stigma of mental health.

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General Election 2019: NHS is in no way on the table, says Johnson

Boris Johnson calls Labour's dossier a "diversionary tactic" and says "there will be no sale or privatisation of the NHS".

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General election 2019: 'Election now a fight for survival of NHS' says Corbyn

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says 'this election is now a fight for survival of our National Health Service.'

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'Proof NHS at risk under US trade deal' - Labour

Jeremy Corbyn says party has compiled 451-page dossier showing drug prices could rise and NHS services put up for grabs.

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Breast cancer: Patient creates app to help with treatment

Karen Bonham struggled to find the information she needed ahead of radiotherapy - so she created an app.

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Autism: 'Unprecedented' demand creates long appointment waits

Patients could have waited more than 19 weeks - 50% longer than the target time - in some areas.

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'Hundreds more cases' in Shropshire maternity scandal

Hundreds more families contact an inquiry into the avoidable deaths of mothers and babies at a Shropshire hospital trust.

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Ketamine may reduce heavy drinkers' craving

It may help to change habits and memories linked to alcohol, researchers believe.

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Outpatients' 12-week waiting time target missed

Figures show 72.9% of cases met the target in the past year, less than the government's aim of 80%.

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Milly Main: Hospital infection spiked at time of child's death

Health Protection Scotland analysed rates of some infections among cancer patients at Glasgow's children's hospital.

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Norwich hospital: Mother of stillborn baby raises money for suite

Jenny Whatling says being on a ward with mothers who had had successful births had been "awful".

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New unit for 'forgotten' patients with alcohol related brain damage

A County Down woman speaks to BBC News NI about suffering from alcohol related brain damage.

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Indian doctors remove 7.4kg kidney from patient

A kidney usually weighs between 120-150g, so this was one of the heaviest on record, doctors say.

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'How do I go back to the Debbie I was?'

BBC News meets women reversing a gender transition and hears from experts concerned for this vulnerable group.

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Best Christmas towns in the US

Christmas is a popular festival that is celebrated by almost everyone in the world. Also, it is a festival that is associated with Christians, but nowadays, almost everyone celebrates Christmas because of the various interesting activities that do take place during the Christmas celebration. The good thing about Christmas is that it is celebrated in […]

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Can the NHS boost nurse numbers by 50,000?

The Conservative manifesto pledges a big increase in nurse numbers in England - is it realistic?

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Lassa fever 'at risk' Britons sent home from Sierra Leone

UK officials says it is a precautionary measure to contain the virus, which is circulating in Sierra Leone.

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Unison healthcare workers to begin strike action

The first phase of the strike by Unison members over pay and staffing levels will run until 18 December.

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General election 2019: Your questions answered on health and social care

Your questions answered on mental health, social care and the future funding of the NHS.

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Male breast cancer: Men warned to check for symptoms

It is very rare and makes up fewer than 1% of all breast cancer cases in the UK.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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Living near busy road can stunt children's lung growth, study says

A King's College London study finds children's lung development can be reduced by up to 14%.

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Cancer survivors 'have higher heart risk'

More than 10% of patients in an extensive study died from cardiovascular disease - not their cancer.

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Magee Medical School: The institution waiting to train doctors

It had been hoped the first students would be training this year at a new school in Londonderry.

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Tories pledge to double dementia research funding

The planned investment would double current annual funding for dementia research.

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GPs vote to reduce patient home visits

The motion means the NHS will be lobbied to scrap home visits from doctors' contractual obligations.

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Cancer immunotherapy drug 'less toxic and prolongs life'

Pembrolizumab held advanced head and neck cancers in a group of patients at bay for around two years.

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Cancer: One in five cancer diagnoses 'in Emergency Departments'

Research shows that a quarter of bowel cancers and a third of lung cancer are diagnosed in this way.

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Mother of hospital death boy: 'I've been ignored'

Victoria Freeman has been seeking answers since the death of her three-year-old son Mason in 2017.

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'I used to pull sickies every few months because of stress'

Almost half of Britons would fake a sick day, but very often it is due to mental health issues.

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Bacterial allies make dengue fever cases dive

Scientists infected mosquitoes with Wolbachia bacteria to make it harder for them to spread disease.

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Global epidemic' of childhood inactivity

Report shows 81% don't exercise enough with effects on health, brain development and social skills.

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Pneumonia: How a bead necklace is tackling the disease in Kenya

'Village doctor' Beatrice Lokwawi explains how she uses beads to diagnose people with pneumonia.

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Vaping linked to teen's 'popcorn lung'

Canadian doctors who treated the teen say the injury is unlike vaping-related illnesses in the US.

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DR Congo measles: Nearly 5,000 dead in major outbreak

Almost 250,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are thought to have been infected in 2019.

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Shrewsbury and Telford NHS maternity death review families unaware

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust as been told by the NHS to contact affected families.

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A&E units continue to struggle on waiting times

In October, Welsh A&Es met the "four-hour wait" target for 75.3% of patients - the target is 95%.

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Johnson & Johnson loses vaginal mesh class action

In one of Australia's biggest class actions, a court ruled the firm failed to warn women of the risks.

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Leeds woman reveals 'trauma' of mental health detention

Megan Alikhanizadeh has been chased, tackled and held down by the police after escaping from hospital.

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Patient died after 'transplant surgeon error' in Welsh hospital

A surgeon spilt stomach contents on organs which were transplanted into three patients.

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'Half of women will be carers by the age of 46'

Women can expect to take on caring responsibilities more than a decade earlier than men, says study.

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UK workers 'pull sickies to avoid going to work'

A BBC survey about morals in the UK finds 40% of adults would call in sick if they needed a day off.

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'Flu nearly killed me last winter'

Adam Blackman says he "learned the hard way" why it is so important to be vaccinated against flu.

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Premature baby's cuddle 'saved twin brother's life'

The mother of premature twins says one's condition improved when his brother was put in his incubator.

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Health secretary issues apology over child deaths in Glasgow hospital

Jeane Freeman expressed her "deepest sympathies" to the families of two children who died in a Glasgow hospital.

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Sepsis digital alert 'led to faster treatment with antibiotics'

The system sends a pop-up warning to nurses when they enter patient readings into health records.

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More families come forward in Shropshire maternity inquiry

Campaigners say 25 new cases have emerged since the leak of a report into maternity care in Shropshire.

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Vegan sues Burger King for cooking Impossible Whopper on meat grill

An Impossible Foods spokeswoman says vegans should ask for the burger to be cooked in a microwave.

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Dr Michael Watt: Neurologist 'carried out hundreds of needless procedures'

Dr Michael Watt was responsible for a huge spike in the number of blood patches carried out in 2015 and 2016.

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Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder: Mum's fight for diagnosis

Catherine Griffiths eventually discovered her children had Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Statement due on crisis-hit hospital

The health secretary is facing calls to put the Glasgow health board into "special measures".

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Assisted dying: Terminally ill man loses High Court case

Phil Newby had said without a change in the law, he may be forced to suffer against his wishes.

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Seeing an NHS dentist 'a problem everywhere'

Patients are being turned away, stuck on waiting lists and put off by cost, BBC analysis suggests.

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Old age: Why 70 may be the new 65

Experts say health and life expectancy gains mean it is time to rethink how we measure and define being elderly.

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Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital: Babies and mums died 'amid toxic culture'

A leaked report into maternity care claims children were left disabled amid substandard care.

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Coroner urges first aid training for chiropractors

A coroner has made recommendations for chiropractors after a man's neck broke during treatment.

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Genetically-modified babies 'ethically justifiable', academic claims

An Abertay University bioethicist says it could protect people from debilitating diseases in later life.

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Ollie Gardiner: Cancer teen's family donates treatment funds to research

Ollie Gardiner's family raised money to treat his brain tumour but he died aged 13 after a relapse.

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NHS health board Cwm Taf Morgannwg 'prioritised targets over safety'

A review finds wider problems at Cwm Taf Morgannwg, where the maternity unit is in special measures.

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General election 2019: Income tax rise will boost NHS budget - Lib Dems

The penny rise would allow it to match Labour's NHS front-line spending plans, the party says.

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Britain's 'unprecedented' drug shortage

File on 4 looks at the impact Britain's medicine shortage crisis is having on patients.

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NHS to pay tax bills to get doctors back to work

The row over pensions has led to doctors refusing to do overtime because they were being landed with hefty tax bills.

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General election 2019: PM puts corporation cuts on hold to help fund NHS

Boris Johnson says plans to cut corporation tax to 17% next year are to be put on hold.

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NHS staff shortages put 'cancer survival rates at risk'

A Holyrood committee finds 18% of cancer patients in June were not seen within the six-week target.

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Why more people are talking about the issue of social care

Social care pledges will be under intense scrutiny during the election, but why is it so important?

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Sir Chris Hoy and his wife reveal tiny nappies for premature babies

Sir Chris and Lady Sarra Hoy's son, Callum, was born 11 weeks early, in 2014.

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General election 2019: Labour vows to end dental check-up charges

Check-up charges in England of £22.70 will be scrapped under a Labour government, the party says.

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Switch to vaping 'helps smokers' hearts'

A month-long study on smokers suggests vaping could reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke.

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Worcester University student in meningitis warning after collapse

Matthew Griffin, 21, thought he would be able to sleep off his symptoms after feeling unwell.

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Abusive 'don't block driveways' note left on ambulance in Southend

The ambulance service said the person who left the message should "remember crews are there to save lives".

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Severe allergic reactions rise in children in England over past five years

The parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died in 2016, call the increase "deeply alarming".

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Flu vaccine delay for schoolchildren across Scotland

A UK-wide shortage of the nasal spray is leading to delays in school flu programmes across Scotland.

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Complementary cancer therapies 'do more harm than good'

Garlic and ginger pills can delay the healing of skin wounds when breast cancer spreads, expert says.

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General election 2019: Is the NHS the best health service possible?

The major parties in England have pledged billions more for the NHS over the next five years.

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Teen Instagrammers open up on mental health chat

Harry and Samuel post videos with advice and tips for sufferers in the hope others will open up.

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Getting NHS back on track 'could take many years'

Targets covering A&E, cancer and routine operations have been missed for more than three years.

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Election 2019: NHS policy check - what to look out for in party manifestos

If you care about what the parties are promising on the NHS, here are some key issues to watch for.

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Ebola vaccine approved as second jab trialled

A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Northern Ireland's nurses set for December strike

Nurses will hold a 12-hour strike on 18 December, with more action planned before the new year.

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The recurring nightmare of my daughter's anorexia

Simon Brown lost his eldest child to the eating disorder - now he works with those who handled her care.

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Polio in Nigeria: 'I opposed vaccinations until my son caught polio'

A Nigerian father who used to chase health workers away from his home has a change of heart.

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General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS

The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.

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Children 'become less active during primary years'

Between the ages of six and 11, children became 17 minutes less active per week every year - study.

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Project Nightingale: Google accesses trove of US patient data

The tech giant has struck a deal with huge US health firm Ascension, giving it access to the records.

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Some people 'genetically wired' to avoid some vegetables

An inherited gene makes certain healthy foods taste exceptionally bitter and unpleasant, according to researchers.

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'Uncoordinated' codeine use caused Ipswich woman's death

An inquest hears the woman was able to get online prescriptions without her GP's knowledge.

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Cancer patient from Blackwood is first in Wales to get the genetic treatment

John Davies' blood cells will be genetically modified in a US lab in the hope of curing him.

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Why being kind could help you live longer

A new institute has been set up to study kindness - as an antidote to an increasingly polarised world.

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Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager

Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher's lungs that meant he could not breathe.

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Black henna: Kent children 'blistered and scarred' after Egypt trip

Twins from Margate could be left permanently scarred after getting black henna tattoos in Egypt.

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5 Benefits of Hitting the Gym Regularly

Although there are many advantages that many of us can achieve being active in a continuous weight training session, mainly can be classified into wellness and mental health. But for me working out in the best gym near me helped me with wellness and mental health. Here are the few things that can be benefited […]

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Cannabis-based medicines: Two drugs approved for NHS

The drugs, used to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, are recommended for use by the NHS in England.

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Two cases of deadly diphtheria detected in Lothian area

NHS Lothian has confirmed two related cases of the disease and say infection protocols are in place.

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General election 2019: Tory pledge to boost GP numbers

But a previous Conservative pledge to recruit an extra 5,000 GPs by 2020 is not close to being met.

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Treating acne: What ingredients could help your skin?

The UK is spending millions on skincare products promising to improve acne - we spoke to the experts about what works and what doesn’t.

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Brain implants used to fight drug addiction in US

Four addicts will have brains "hacked" to control their addictions in the first trial of its kind in the US.

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'Did I inherit loneliness from my mum?'

Two women share their experience of loneliness and how it relates to their parents and children.

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General election 2019: Tory plan to attract more NHS staff from abroad

The Royal College of Nursing says the proposed "NHS visa" will not do enough to fix staff shortages.

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Five things everyone with a vagina should know

Pubic hair is there for a reason, and other top tips from the woman known as Twitter's resident gynaecologist.

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Flu-vaccine nasal spray delayed for some schoolchildren

At-risk children in affected schools are advised to go to their GP for an injection.

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Algorithms helping patients on ventilators at London hospitals

The tests follow the discovery that ventilators can be both lifesaving and dangerous for patients.

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Does UK lag behind other rich nations on health and care?

NHS praised as being accessible, but it gets by with fewer staff, and elderly care is lacking.

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Myla Deviren death: Call for NHS 111 changes

Myla Deviren died after her symptoms were not "appreciated" by operators and an out-of-hours nurse.

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'Mercy killing' family call for change in assisted dying law

Mavis Eccleston, 80, was cleared of murder over the death of her terminally ill husband Dennis.

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Left-handed women anomaly over sense of smell

Some can smell normally despite missing the part of the brain which science says is crucial.

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A&E pressure causes 'critical incident' in Nottingham

The problem is not just the numbers arriving but how ill those patients are, according to management.

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Baby with rare skin condition abandoned at Italian hospital

Four-month-old Giovannino, who must be kept from direct sunlight, is being cared for by nurses.

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Telford A&E plan branded 'smokescreen' for downgrade

Consultant-led emergency care in "core hours" at Princess Royal has also been called part-time provision.

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Mental-health beds shortage 'causing distress'

Psychiatrists call for more hospital beds to end the practice of sending patients miles away for care.

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My circus 'gives me a reason to live'

Nell Gifford is living with advanced cancer, but is continuing to perform at the circus she founded.

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Evicted hospital patient Adriano Guedes died after hunger strikes

Adriano Guedes hit the headlines for refusing to leave a Norfolk hospital for more than two years.

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Oliver McGowan death prompts mandatory autism training

The announcement follows the death of Oliver McGowan with autism, who was given a drug he was allergic to.

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Mum of Applecross sepsis death teen raises funds for helipad

An air ambulance had to land in a Highlands pub car park in the effort to save Bethany Walker's life.

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Hyponatraemia: Raychel Ferguson's parents want truth in inquest

The attorney general orders a new inquest into the 'avoidable' death of nine-year-old Raychel Ferguson.

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Ryan Morse: Doctor 'refused home visit' ahead of death

A tribunal hears Joanne Rudling omitted details of a conversation with Ryan Morse's mother.

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Cervical screening: DIY alternative to smear test 'promising'

Self-testing kits could help more women get checked for cervical cancer risk, researchers say.

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Ten charts on why the NHS matters in this election

The NHS will be at the centre of the major parties election campaigns, but why is it so important?

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High-risk men 'should get prostate cancer checks'

Some men over 40 would benefit from annual blood tests, researchers say.

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Food banks: 'I hung around outside, embarrassed to go in'

A three-year study, involving more than 1,000 people, highlights what makes people start using food banks.

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Proton beam therapy to be developed under £56m cancer fund

Manchester will get £16.5m to develop proton beam therapy to boost survival rates and reduce side-effects.

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Hummus recall extended over salmonella scare

Dips stocked by retailers such as Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury's have been affected by the recall.

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MP call for decriminalisation of personal use drug possession

A group of 12 Scottish MPs says the UK government must change the law to help tackle the drug crisis.

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General Election 2019: Don't politicise health service - NHS boss

The head of NHS Providers urges politicians to avoid making "empty promises" over the health service.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PIeaY7

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NHS Scotland given extra £10m to ease winter pressures

The Scottish government says the cash will ease pressure on the health service in the coming months.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CbgEpP

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Health services in Northern Ireland at risk of 'collapse'

A Westminster committee warns services are struggling to meet the needs of an ageing population.

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Yoga teachers 'risking serious hip problems'

Pushing their bodies to repeat the same yoga positions is leading to a rise in hip problems among teachers, a leading physio warns.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2oLtS9W

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Losing sight not enough for special needs funding

A young woman who lost her sight cannot get funding for a specialist college for the blind.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2WBUNBf

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Bacteria dislodged by hospital decontamination work

Decontamination work after a bug outbreak at a hospital dislodged more bacteria, new papers show.

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HIV: Women 'failed by missed opportunities'

Women are being "failed" by missed opportunities to test for HIV, charities say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JImzHd

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Blood inquiry judge: 'Many left in grinding hardship'

Equal financial support should be given to all those affected in the UK, the judge says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JHtKzp

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General election 2019: Could the NHS be "up for sale"?

The election starting gun has been fired, with Labour claiming the NHS will be sold to US companies.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PJEoJA

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'End human rights abuse' in mental-health hospitals

Report reveals "terrible suffering" of people with autism or learning disabilities detained in hospitals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34lnfu1

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'Horrific' treatment of my autistic daughter

Father of autistic child calls for government action to stop 'horrific' detentions.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NySoDx

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Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years

There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2N2IElO

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My baby’s hip dysplasia was only spotted by chance

Most cases of hip dysplasia are being missed at the six-week GP check, leading to problems later on.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JAREfS

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How Brittany Runs A Marathon makes strides for body positivity

Jillian Bell stars as a young woman who loses perspective when embarking on an extreme health kick.

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Ending stigma and shame over sanitary pads

Diane Shaibu's tweet about patriarchy and periods has resonated with many.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34jHI2c

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Measles makes body 'forget' how to fight infection

The virus can cause 'immune amnesia' which shifts our defences back to a 'baby-like' state.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2WtcfrE

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Antibiotic use falling but resistant infections rising

Prescriptions for antibiotics are falling but infections resistant to the drugs are still rising, a report says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2C1bJYs

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Bearwood Cosmetic Clinic closed by CQC amid safety concerns

The Birmingham clinic, which shut in December, was one of the worst inspected by the health regulator.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NuUx2O

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Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say.

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Health worker overpaid £21k will not pay back money

Lauren O'Keefe kept quiet about bumper wage packets but it cost her a job and a conviction.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NlM81M

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Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has breast implants removed

The Strictly judge is expected to return to the show on Saturday following precautionary surgery.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JtB41x

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Fertility treatment: 'Putting on brave face at work was exhausting'

BBC 5 live listeners explain how fertility treatment affected them in their jobs.

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'I was treated like a leper' - Asian cancer patient

British-Pakistani Saj Dar was given a disposable plate by her family, who feared she was infectious.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/330eEMS

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Peanut-allergy therapy 'protection not a cure'

Immunotherapy works by suppressing the allergic response, rather than curing it, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/34g1cEO

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Asthma carbon footprint 'as big as eating meat'

Seven in every 10 inhalers prescribed in England contain propellants harmful to the environment, researchers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PF15yX

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Cwmbran's new hospital: A look behind the scenes

The Grange University Hospital is the biggest single investment in the history of the Welsh NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BSPh3I

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Restaurants 'failing to properly clean highchairs'

Parents are calling for tables and highchairs to be tested in routine hygiene checks at restaurants.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2WnlglW

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'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer

TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Pu2gRl

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Narcissists 'horrible people but happy'

They might be shameless attention-seekers but narcissists are also likely to be happier people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qSUB51

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Sperm donors should waive anonymity, fertility regulator says

A man who has fathered up to 110 children says it is impossible for sperm donors to be anonymous.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/348Z8OV

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Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK

Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NkBZCt

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Derby coroner confirms man's listeria death

A coroner says cancer patient Ian Hitchcock died from liver failure and listeria infection.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PwGgFP

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Girl with cerebral palsy walks for the first time

The mother of a seven-year-old with cerebral palsy had been "unsure" her daughter would ever walk.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PwCg7U

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Health bosses' 'serious concerns' over homeopathy

The UK's largest group of registered homeopaths should not be accredited, NHS bosses say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/346zoCR

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Colchester Hospital apology over stillbirth 'mistakes'

Baby Rosie's parents had visited the hospital several times concerned about their child's lack of movement.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/342TNZu

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My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong

Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2pZ5qSs

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Stroke recovery clue from patient walking speed

Researchers are looking at walking speed and outdoor rehabilitation to help younger stroke patients.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BMpquf

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Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit 'should be changed'

The current 10-year limit is frustrating women who want to delay parenthood, experts say.

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Ex-Liverpool player Stephen Darby on fight with 'brutal disease'

Stephen Darby, who is married to England women's captain Steph Houghton, has motor neurone disease.

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How 'horror smells' and 'care smells' are being used to manipulate emotions

From scaring to caring - how the smells used at theme parks are also helping patients with dementia.

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Even babies 'understand concept of counting'

Toddlers might better recognise the concept of quantity if numbers are counted out, scientists say.

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Dementia: New Alzheimer's drug 'could slow rate at which disease progresses'

Scientists believe they could be on the cusp of a breakthrough, after a drugs firm said it had the first treatment of its kind for Alzheimer's.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JCSgBV

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Milton Keynes pupils tackle hearing-impaired 'isolation'

School friends make a film about the challenges they face as young people with hearing problems.

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Girl's joy over news about cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi

The moment Isabelle Finn's mum shares the news has been watched thousands of times on social media.

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'My dad gave me his kidney and saved my life'

Two days after her wedding, Samantha Dalton found out her kidneys were failing. In stepped her dad, Barry.

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Andover runner almost died drinking five litres of water

Marathon runner Johanna Pakenham almost died when she drank five litres of water.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ohtZtB

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Patients to stand up at GP appointments in Loughborough University trials

The aim is to shorten consultations and see GPs act as healthier role models.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qBL5D5

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Vaccine reminder system 'inconsistent', report concludes

A National Audit Office report investigated the reasons for falling pre-school vaccine uptake.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Jiv2R8

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Portuguese doctor suspended after baby born without a face

Dr Artur Carvalho is accused of negligence in the case of baby Rodrigo and others.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BBWntk

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Family 'wants answers' over Sally Lewis constipation death

Sally Lewis's family said they wanted to make sure "nothing like this happens to anyone else again".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2N4p6MM

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'Milestone' in polio eradication achieved

The last case of a key form of polio was seen four years ago - but another is still circulating.

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Cystic fibrosis drug given green light in England

Ground-breaking drug available within 30 days after NHS and manufacturer reach deal.

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Butt lift surgery: 'Why I'm getting rid of my implants'

Sophie Elise had surgery to make her bum bigger five years ago. Now she's getting them removed.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qFiHQE

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Northampton General Hospital has 'culture of bullying' say inspectors

The CQC found Northampton General Hospital "requires improvement" after visiting in the summer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3632ipq

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How To Build Lean Muscles?

You have numerous alternatives for increasing lean muscle, from weightlifting to running races and playing sports. Different techniques comprise of interim preparing, high-intensity exercise, and even yoga. So, how to build lean muscles in the most effective way? Well, lifting weights is the best way to gain lean muscles. Specialists consider this procedure a hypertrophic […]

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NHS in Scotland 'could face £1.8bn shortfall'

Audit Scotland's report said the NHS was "seriously struggling to become financially sustainable".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NaLBzt

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People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'

Researchers hope the study will steer work into why those with long-term health issues are affected.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BPrD8x

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Scientist gets £2m decades after he invented diabetes test

Professor Ian Shanks fought a 13-year legal battle for a share of the benefits from his invention.

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Coventry Hospital: Man, 84, died on trolley 'after six-hour wait'

Donald Driver's daughter says he was ignored by staff as he lay seriously ill in a corridor.

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Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters

Effects showing what people might look after surgery will go, amid concerns they harm mental health.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2PcFFZq

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Assisted dying: Terminally ill man challenges law in High Court

Phil Newby says without a change in the law, he may be forced to suffer against his wishes.

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Paralympian, 40, ends her life through euthanasia

Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort ends her own life through euthanasia at the age of 40.

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Should children with type 2 diabetes be offered a gastric band?

More UK children are getting type 2 diabetes. Will we follow the US and offer them gastric surgery?

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Babies born at 22 weeks 'can now survive'

Guidance says improvements in care mean extremely premature babies now have a better survival chance.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2W3BTD6

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Blood pressure pills 'work better at bedtime'

Evening doses gives more protection against heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qC1Q16

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Heavy social media use linked to poor sleep

Teenagers spending more than three hours on their phones are more likely to sleep badly, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BA6lvl

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Poor toilet hygiene behind E. coli superbug spread

Not washing hands after going to the toilet is behind the spread of a key strain of E. coli.

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Drugs: UK should consider legalising possession, MPs say

The UK's position on drugs is "clearly failing" and a "radical new approach" is required, MPs say.

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Breast cancer detected by thermal imaging scan in Edinburgh

A thermal imaging camera in Edinburgh showed that a Slough visitor's breast was a different colour.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Bvcvgi

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Talbot Green pharmacist jailed for £76k prescription scam

Michael Lloyd prescribed cheaper forms of medication but billed the NHS for more expensive drugs, a court hears.

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First drug to slow Alzheimer's may be available soon

Drug company says it will seek permission in the US to start marketing a treatment that appears to slow Alzheimer's.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2o4cAUW

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Northern Ireland abortion and same-sex marriage laws change

Abortion is now decriminalised and same-sex marriage is to be legalised in Northern Ireland.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BxfJ2O

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Eating disorders: Over-65s unable to access some clinics

Over-65s with eating disorders are being prevented from accessing specialist clinics.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P9c9ns

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'Ask about sexual orientation to improve LGBT inequalities'

Hospitals and care homes should be fined if they do not ask about sexual orientation, MPs say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2JbXxzT

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Viewpoint: Let's not wait any longer for the male pill

Blurring of traditional gender roles could finally mean that the male pill is on the horizon.

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Deciding to donate a loved one's organs

How doctors and nurses help families reach a difficult decision which could save a stranger's life.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2W22XD1

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'George Michael' comment NHS doctor struck off

The NHS bowel surgeon told patients to "assume the George Michael position", a tribunal hears.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2W07e9J

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Prime editing: DNA tool could correct 89% of genetic defects

New technology - called prime editing - is like a "genetic word processor" able to re-write DNA.

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Dementia death in footballers three and a half times more likely than in general population

Former professional footballers are three and a half times more likely to die of dementia than people of the same age range, says new research.

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Essex Strep A: District nurses 'most likely cause' of outbreak

The bacterium has infected at least 33 people in Essex, claiming 15 lives.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BmXblB

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Measles, mumps and rubella: How do we eliminate them?

A future free of the three diseases is "within reach" despite recent outbreaks, a health boss says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2W35P2f

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Air pollution 'triggers hundreds more heart attacks and strokes'

People also suffer more strokes and asthma attacks on days when air quality is poor, academics say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2MZ2Bc8

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Cancer research: Scientists seek clues to how disease 'is born'

Cancer researchers from the UK and US are teaming up to search for the very earliest signs of cancer.

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Pica: Pregnancy cravings that make women eat rocks

Brenda suffers from pica, an eating disorder which leads to cravings of non-food items.

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Miscarriages: Calls for better care for women in Wales

Women who have experienced multiple losses say there is not enough support in Wales.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/33HBnxf

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Baby Niamh Williams' wait for Cardiff hospital bed 'horrific'

Niamh Williams has been waiting for a specialised assessment since her birth on 1 October.

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'Mumps' outbreak among south Wales university students

Public Health Wales says it is investigating at least 28 suspected cases among students.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2J0BcFw

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Fat found in overweight people's lungs

The findings could explain why being overweight or obese increases asthma risk, researchers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BjCyGX

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Milton Keynes Council: Man 'struggled to feed himself after care cut'

The local authority has apologised for the "mistake" which led to a man's care being reduced.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2nVIsew

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Genetic tests: Experts urge caution over home testing

People should not make health decisions based on genetic tests they do at home, experts warn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2IWbAJW

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Microphone could be used to diagnose 'noisy' arthritic knees

The technology is the same as that used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2oOfOwi

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Cardiac arrest in fitness class caught on camera

Mark Kingsland was sparring in a fitness class when he went into cardiac arrest.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Btm2EJ

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Cancer survivor's joy at breast milk donations

Mum Emma Rees was unable to breastfeed after having a double mastectomy.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/32uKQYR

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Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl arrives in Italy

Hospital bosses in the UK had tried to block attempts to move Tafida Raqeeb to the hospital in Genoa.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2oLwJQ3

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Mum left without food for 10 days after Calea safety alert

Jenny Evans is fed intravenously, but says a lack of deliveries left her without essential nutrition.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2nO09fR

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Mental health sick leave rises for emergency workers

Police, ambulance and fire service staff are urged to "seek help" after traumatic events.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P0O7LB

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Woman with severe head condition seeks Spain operation

Rachel Pighills needs £135,000 surgery as her neck can no longer support the weight of her head.

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Royal Papworth Hospital rated 'outstanding' in all categories

The hospital in Cambridge is the first in the UK to be rated outstanding in all five areas.

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NHS screening 'needs to fit with busy lives'

Mobile clinics and evening and weekend opening could help increase uptake of NHS screening programmes.

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How dad saved son from 'scalding cuppa' scars

Each year hundreds of young UK children end up in hospital with severe but avoidable coffee and tea scalds, like Archie.

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The world's first artificial womb for humans

Doctors in the Netherlands say they are within 10 years of creating a 'second' womb for premature babies.

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Deadly parasite 'jumped' from gorilla to humans

Discovery of mutation 50,000 years ago could help in the fight against malaria.

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Bill Turnbull backs cannabis for medicinal use ahead of cancer doc

The former BBC Breakfast host says the UK needs to have a "proper conversation" about cannabis laws.

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Sharp rise in babies facing being taken into care

Data shows newborns in Wales are more likely to appear in care proceedings than those in England.

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Spikes - and other ways disabled people combat unwanted touching

When Bronwyn Berg found herself being manhandled once again, she decided to add spikes to her wheelchair to prevent a repeat.

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Look Elegant With Little Black Dress

Time was when wearing a black dress on special occasions used to consider as omen. With the changing time, black is embraced by all women and by an elite group. Mostly, when you go out for a party, you wear a colorful satin gown or a short dress which would go perfectly well with the […]

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Children illegally sold vaping products

Almost 40% of sellers targeted by councils sold vaping goods to under-age teenagers in 2018-19.

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Head injuries: Cheap drug 'could save thousands of lives a year'

A cheap, common drug could save hundreds of thousands of lives a year if used routinely, doctors say.

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More than half of A&Es 'not good enough'

The government in England must find a solution for social care to ease pressure, the regulator says.

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Questions remain over puberty-blockers, as review clears study

But questions remain over the use of puberty blockers, say Newsnight's Deb Cohen and Hannah Barnes.

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Katy Brand: 'I didn't know what to do when I had a miscarriage'

Comedian Katy Brand tells 5 Live's Emma Barnett about her experience.

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Mother's sepsis warning after hospital failure

Five-year-old Ava Macfarlane died from sepsis in December 2017.

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Having children more a priority for Westerners - Swansea uni study

People in Western countries are more likely to look for a partner who wants children, a study finds.

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Batten disease girl given custom-made drug

Mila is having far fewer - and briefer - seizures after a drug was designed just for her.

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Slow walking at 45 'a sign of faster ageing'

Gait speed in mid-life indicates how fast the brain and body are ageing, researchers found.

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The vegetarian Maasai: Life in a culture based around meat

Meat is an essential part of daily life for Kenya's Maasai. But Anthony Mututua is a rare vegetarian.

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'Unacceptable' delays in diagnosing secondary breast cancer

People should know the signs that the disease has spread to other parts of the body, says a charity.

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England sees 'worst summer on record' for A&E waits

Thousands of patients wait more than four hours, as doctors warn of a difficult winter ahead.

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What do you think of a public transport snack ban?

Has the plan found favour with commuters across the country, or left a bad taste in the mouth?

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Long-term Lyme disease 'actually chronic fatigue syndrome'

Most people who think they have chronic Lyme disease are more likely to have chronic fatigue syndrome, say experts.

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Ellie Soutter: British snowboarder’s mother on losing her daughter

Snowboarder Ellie Soutter's mother talks to the BBC about losing her daughter, finding her voice and helping others.

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Brexit: What will happen to European Health Insurance Cards?

The scheme works in 31 countries but only three have agreed to cover UK tourists if there is no deal.

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Ban and tax our way out of obesity - top doctor

The outgoing chief medical officer warns ministers will fail on obesity unless they take bold action.

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If pain was an object, what would it look like?

US photographer Justin J Wee has chronic back pain and uses images to depict living with pain.

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How surf lifesaving saved my life

Student Sophie Bennett developed anxiety and depression but then she discovered surf lifesaving.

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Coastal Erosion: Cornwall’s dental problem

Thousands of children in seaside areas are having multiple teeth extractions in hospital because of tooth decay.

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Wheelchair user 'forced to wet himself' after buses fail to stop

Ryan McDade says he felt "dehumanised" by bus drivers and was left stranded for an hour.

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Emily Eccles was left holding her jaw in her hands after a riding accident

Part of Emily Eccles's jaw was left hanging on by a flap of skin after her horse bolted and she hit a wooden post.

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Royal College of Nursing begins strike action ballot in NI

The Royal College of Nursing says there are crises over pay and staffing in Northern Ireland.

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4 Major Reasons Why You Should Drink A Glass Of Wine Every Day

Photo by Pixabay Most of us think that drinking wine is for occasional purposes only. However, you should be happy to know that you can drink it in moderation every day! Drinking a glass of wine renders a lot of health benefits to you. But of course, everything that is too much can ruin you, […]

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Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay man $8bn over breast growth

A US jury finds Johnson & Johnson guilty of negligence over an anti-psychotic drug.

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Why tomato puree might improve male fertility

Lycopene - a nutrient found in tomatoes - may boost sperm quality, a study suggests.

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Overcoming loneliness in Penzance

Kelvin Lieu moved to Cornwall after his marriage ended and struggled to make new friends in an unknown area.

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Blind and visually impaired women are checking for breast cancer in Colombia

In an innovative project in Colombia, blind and visually impaired women check for signs of breast cancer.

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Contaminated blood inquiry: 'It's all been covered up'

The parents of a 10-year-old boy who died after contracting HIV through contaminated blood products speak at the public inquiry.

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Prescribed Zantac heartburn medicine recall in UK

Doctors are being told stop prescribing four types of Zantac, also known as ranitidine, as a "precaution".

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Knife crime: On the wards with a London surgeon

The BBC's Clive Myrie followed one of Europe's busiest trauma teams for several months.

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Hancock wrong on compulsory child vaccinations - top doctor

Experts say holding clinics at supermarkets and music festivals would make a bigger difference.

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Sweden Ebola: Patient tested in Malmo hospital

The patient was admitted with fever but doctors in Malmo say Ebola is not a likely diagnosis.

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Teenager's jaw rebuilt after horror horse accident in Derbyshire

Emily Eccles' face was rebuilt using three titanium plates and more than 160 stitches.

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‘How my son went from gamer to compulsive gambler’

As the NHS opens a clinic for young gaming and gambling addicts, the father of one tells his story.

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Cwm Taf maternity services: 'Long way to go' until safe

An independent panel releases a progress report following a review prompted by baby deaths.

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'Why I paid for my sons to have the HPV jab'

S1 boys are being offered the human papillomavirus vaccine, but GP Carolyn Calder wants the programme extended.

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Mental health website struggles after royals feature in advert

The dukes and duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex voiced a promotional film which aired on television.

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Knife crime: Inside the London hospital treating the victims

Clive Myrie meets London's knife crime victims and the people who treat them

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'Why we're filming our dad dying from cancer'

Two brothers explain how it helps them to cope and want to break taboos surrounding the disease.

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Secondary Sisters: Friends with incurable breast cancer set up support group

Nicky Newman and Laura Middleton-Hughes have cancer that has spread around their bodies.

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Caroline Wyatt: The MS research that's offering me hope

The BBC's Caroline Wyatt looks at what medical advances might bring for people with multiple sclerosis.

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Harry, Meghan, William and Kate voice mental health advert

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are backing the "Every Mind Matters" campaign.

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NI abortion: Guidelines issued as October deadline looms

The Northern Ireland Office publishes new guidelines on abortion for the medical profession ahead of the 21 October deadline.

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Summer heatwave 'death spike' seen in UK

There was an increase in deaths when Britain had its hottest day on record this summer.

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How cells sense oxygen wins Nobel prize

William Kaelin, Sir Peter Ratcliffe and Gregg Semenza win 2019 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine.

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France IVF bill: Protests gather thousands in Paris

The bill would give single women and lesbian couples access to fertility treatment.

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Shaken baby syndrome cases 'tip of the iceberg'

Hundreds of infants die from being shaken but experts say the full scale of the problem is unknown.

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Psychiatrist vacancies 'threaten' NHS transformation

Unfilled consultant posts in England double in six years, prompting fears over service improvements.

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Endometriosis: Thousands share devastating impact of condition

Thousands of women have revealed to the BBC how endometriosis has affected their lives.

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Bake Off's Nadiya Hussain reveals childhood sexual assault

The Bake Off winner says the trauma she experienced as a five year old played a role in her PTSD.

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'Dementia is a thief, it takes the person you love'

Linda Barnes' husband Ken was diagnosed with early onset dementia when he was 52.

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Tafida Raqeeb: 'Law should be revisited', say parents

The NHS has said it will not appeal against a High Court decision to allow Tafida Raqeeb to travel abroad.

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Diabetes: 'How my new insulin pump lets me play football'

Tilly-Rose was four when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

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Endurance sport: Why people push their bodies to extreme limits

Five people who complete long-distance swims, cycles and runs tell us why they do what they do.

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Personal trainer's photo stolen to promote diet pills

Personal trainer says the companies behind fake social media accounts feel untouchable.

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Chelmsford fertility clinic gave woman wrong sperm

A mix up in paperwork led to a different sperm donor being used, a report says.

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Mind-controlled exoskeleton allows paralysed man to walk

A mind-controlled exoskeleton has allowed a paralysed 30-year-old man to walk in French lab.

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What are the UK's laws on abortion?

The High Court has ruled Northern Ireland's abortion law breaches the UK's human rights commitments.

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HIV diagnosis for 15 men waiting for drug on NHS

Restrictions in England on gaining access to Prep through a clinical trial must be lifted, experts say.

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US vaping illness deaths rise to 18 with 1,000 cases reported

Health officials urge people to stop vaping until the cause of a mystery illness is identified.

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Paralysed man moves in mind-reading exoskeleton

A man who had not walked for two years was able to move all his limbs thanks to new technology.

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Biggest NHS flu campaign under way

Nearly half the UK population is being offered a winter flu vaccine - with all primary school pupils eligible for the first time.

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Future Fit: Health secretary backs Shropshire hospitals revamp

A plan to locate Shropshire's main emergency unit in Shrewsbury at Telford's expense is "appalling".

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Breast cancer: Call for genetic screening for all

Offering every woman diagnosed with breast cancer genetic screening would save hundreds of lives each year, a study suggests.

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Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl can go abroad for treatment

UK specialists had argued taking five-year-old Tafida Raqeeb to a foreign hospital would be futile.

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Pret a Manger allergy death: Could new labelling save lives?

Pret a Manger rolls out more comprehensive food labelling in the wake of a teenager's allergy death.

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Ex-footballer Matt Piper used horse therapy to beat drinking problem

When Leicester City winger Matt Piper's career was cut short by injury he turned to alcohol.

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Milton Keynes University Hospital A&E staffing 'puts lives at risk'

A man died at Milton Keynes Hospital after the seriousness of his illness was missed, a coroner says.

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Sarah Ewart: Belfast High Court to rule on landmark abortion case

Belfast's High Court will rule whether NI's laws are in breach of the UK's human rights commitments.

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Drug exports restricted 'to protect NHS patients'

Hormone replacement therapy, contraceptives and adrenaline pens are all on the government's list.

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Deafblind doctor: I was told not to touch patients

A student set to become the NHS's first deaf and blind doctor describes discrimination she has faced.

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Sisters’ dilemma over Huntington’s disease test

The two women made different decisions on whether to be tested for the rare disorder.

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Liverpool doctor told to leave UK or face prison

The Home Office agreed to reconsider the case of Mu-Chun Chiang, who has lived in the UK for 13 years.

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US hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes

Three hospitals in Alabama were forced to close their doors to all but the most critical new patients.

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Worcestershire Royal Hospital: Ambulance's 11-hour wait

The boss of the trust running Worcestershire Royal Hospital says ending ambulance delays is a priority.

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Beyonce's father Mathew Knowles reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Mathew Knowles will talk about having the condition on Wednesday's edition of Good Morning America.

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Periods: Can women sharing stories break down taboos?

From helping friends insert tampons to panicky confessions on first dates, people have been sharing stories about periods on social media.

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One in ten children had drunk alcohol in previous week - NHS survey.

An NHS survey suggests one in ten schoolchildren had drunk alcohol during the previous week.

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Cancer treatment's effect on image: 'I almost felt like I didn't know who I was'

Seren Jenkins will not let cancer dictate how she looks - and wants others to overcome their fear.

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Olivia Newton-John speaks about living with cancer

The singer and actress is battling breast cancer for the third time, after being told it's stage four.

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Crystal has face cancer and wants to work in theatre

Diagnosed at 18-years-old, Crystal has joined the Teenage Cancer Trust #stillme campaign to inspire others.

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Urologist to answer questions over 10 cancer patient deaths

A coroner has heard that no aspects of care from a doctor contributed to their premature deaths.

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Tiny needles help monitor antibiotic reactions

Seriously sick patients could get help to recover via sensors that keep an eye on antibiotics in their blood.

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'Flu is still dangerous' say couple who lost baby son

Ned, one of Nikki Shaw and Dan Rowe's identical twin baby boys, died of complications from the flu in January.

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Virtual reality PTSD treatment has 'big impact' for veterans

One military veteran says being taken back to the type of trauma he experienced is helping him.

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Babies in the womb have lizard-like hand muscles

They are 250-million-year-old "evolutionary remnants" most lose before birth, scientists say.

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Cancer: Teenage patient promotes body image for #StillMe campaign

Seren Jenkins, 19, is using her experiences to help others losing confidence after cancer treatment.

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Parkinson's Disease: 'People think I'm drunk'

Ronan Coyle from Londonderry first noticed the symptoms of Parkinson's when he was 24 years old.

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Bournemouth mum backs radio aid funding campaign

Conor has a radio aid that helps him hear voices more clearly but not all councils fund the devices.

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Is red meat back on the menu?

A controversial study says the evidence fn health risks is so poor, people should keep on eating it.

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'Revolutionary' drug for prostate cancer

Olaparib could be a 'transformative' treatment for thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer, say experts.

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Denise Welch praised for 'brave' depression videos

The actress shares her experiences on Twitter about what she describes as an "unwelcome visitor".

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World Heart Day: Mum's transplant plea for sick toddler

Shannon Heagren has been told her 17-month-old son Grayson needs a transplant before he is two.

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Adolescent mental health centre for Cardiff University

Researchers wants to find out how much social media, genetics and the environment impact on young people's mental health.

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Ultrasound breakthrough 'can spot cancer earlier'

A technique created at Heriot-Watt University produces images which pinpoint tumours and could replace biopsies.

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Firefighters with cancer demand government takes action

The UK's chief fire officer acknowledges his colleagues have a higher than average rate of cancer.

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Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'

Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of delays in diagnosis and poor care, a report says.

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Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'

At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.

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Health secretary 'looking seriously' at compulsory vaccines for schoolchildren

Matt Hancock says there is "absolute clarity" on the science and not being immunised puts others at risk.

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Zantac: CVS latest to suspend heartburn drug over cancer fears

CVS pharmacies become the latest to withdraw Zantac, a drug being investigated for cancer links.

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Government plans 40 new hospitals and a new mental health services pilot

Ministers unveil plans for 40 new hospitals and a new mental health pilot for 12 areas of England.

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Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life

Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.

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Skin cancer: Half of people surviving advanced melanoma

An "extraordinary transformation" is how doctors describe therapies for advanced melanoma.

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Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'

Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".

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We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players

Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety.

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Cervical cancer: Nottingham woman calls for earlier smear tests

Paige Hart, from Nottingham, calls for the smear test age to be lowered.

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Fitness: 80s pop makes exercise a 'hidden veg'

A new fitness trend powered by 1980s pop classics is sweeping the country.

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Arm tissue used to repair Rushcliffe cancer patient's tongue

Rebecca Patterson was in surgery for 11-and-a-half hours while the operation took place.

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Sepsis death: 'I had to watch my baby die in my arms'

A mother explains how her newborn son died from sepsis after complications during pregnancy.

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'Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?'

Many people diagnosed with dementia are capable of continuing to work for years – but employers often don’t realise it.

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Are Eyelash Growth Serums Safe?

Are you thinking of having long, thick eyelashes? You may be surprised to know that you are not alone. Many people are always seeking long, thick, and filled lashes. Oh, the wonders of cosmetics this day and age! These facial cosmetics seem to get the job done above and beyond expectations, enhancing your already beautiful […]

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No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'

A report highlights new transport routes, support for care homes and doubts over the size of the medicines stockpile as concerns.

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Abortion: Hundreds of healthcare workers oppose new law

The doctors, nurses and midwives say their consciences will not allow them to stay silent on the issue.

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Bacterial 'striptease' evades antibiotics

The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why some infections keep coming back.

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Uptake of all 13 child vaccinations drops

Coverage of host of vaccines, including those protecting against meningitis, mumps, tetanus and polio, fell in past year.

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Sex, lies and legal consent: Can deceit turn sex into rape?

Can lying about a vasectomy, an STI test or being on the pill make someone guilty of a sexual offence?

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Minimum price cuts drinking by 'half a pint a week'

Research shows the amount of alcohol bought by Scots falls 7.6% after introducing of new drink laws.

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NHS will not pay for 'life-changing' migraine drug

Erenumab is the first drug specifically designed for preventing migraines.

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Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk

Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study suggests.

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Improve fetal heart monitoring, NHS report says

It looks of babies born with avoidable brain injuries following labour.

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