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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Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns

The e-cigarette firm will pull all US advertising as chief executive Kevin Burns steps down.

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Are Scots becoming more or less healthy?

Seven charts from the latest Scottish Health Survey looking at drinking, smoking and exercise.

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Obesity not caused by lack of willpower - psychologists

A report by psychologists says seeing obesity as a moral failing only makes things worse.

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'Half as many Britons' vape as smoke

The number of vapers reaches 3.6 million in the UK, as the health consequences come under international scrutiny.

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'Revolutionary' new class of cancer drugs approved

The drugs can attack a range of cancers, rather than those in just one part of the body.

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Mediator: French weight-loss drug trial over ‘up to 2,000’ deaths begins

Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned.

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Warning on alcohol risk at university initiations

Students starting university are told of the potentially fatal dangers of excessive drinking.

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Medical cannabis product approved for epilepsy

Epidyolex is an oral solution of cannabidiol that comes from the cannabis plant.

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We are Stoke-on-Trent: The young carers looking after mum

Three sisters are young carers for their mum who has MS and epilepsy.

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Ellingham Hospital: Assault probe at mental health unit

Two of the incidents relate to attacks on staff and a third involves two patients, police say.

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Labour pledges free personal care for over-65s in England

Help with dressing, washing and meals will be paid for by the state in England, costing £6bn a year.

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Celery Juice: The big problem with a viral Instagram 'cure'

A health influencer claims it helps to cure chronic illnesses. Doctors are far from convinced.

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Orkambi: Cystic fibrosis drug buyers' club travels to Argentina

Parents of children with the condition flew 7,300 miles to buy a "life-saving" drug unavailable on the NHS in England.

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Labour pledges to stop NHS prescription charges

Labour is to announce a pledge to abolish prescription charges in England at its party conference next week.

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Labour conference: Menopausal women 'should get flexible work hours'

Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton.

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How Better Sleep Can Improve Overall Health

You need to be disciplined in today’s fast-paced, internet-centric life, where playing mobile games and watching late-night television programs have become a house-hold story.  It is unfortunate, that the easiest thing for us to sacrifice in today’s scenario has become “sleep”. We have jobs and family requirements to attend and it has become an easy […]

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'Cancer treatment broke my heart, but I've survived'

Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery.

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Tax cuts sugar in drinks, but we still eat more

Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food.

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Hospitals relying on 'emergency' loans to cover costs

NHS trusts are paying back millions of pounds to the government each year in interest.

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Children being denied new cancer drugs

Doctors say the rules are "too cautious" for giving innovative medicines to children.

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Antidepressant works 'by reducing anxiety symptoms first'

A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works.

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MPs demand action over wrongly-issued NHS fines

"Vulnerable" people are being fined over claims for free treatment at dentists and doctors, say MPs.

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Boy with skin-peeling condition sent 18,000 cards

Rhys has epidermolysis bullosa, a painful, life-limiting condition that has left him unable to walk.

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Diabetes drug also treats heart failure, researchers say

Dapagliflozin was found to cut death rates and hospital stays and improve patient's quality of life.

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Surgeon's patients were 'deliberately misled'

Tribunal finds eye surgeon Bobby Qureshi was "dishonest" with vulnerable patients.

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The snakebite squad: Saving lives on two wheels

Kenya's motorbike ambulances are saving the lives and limbs of people bitten by snakes

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Ellingham Hospital: Children's mental health wards to close

Inspectors have raised concerns at Ellingham Hospital in Norfolk over safety due a lack of staff.

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Instagram clamps down on diet and cosmetic surgery posts

Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned.

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Lack of toilets on South Wales Metro trains 'dehumanising'

Passengers will be forced to wait to use facilities at stations on the new South Wales Metro.

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NHS hospitals and buildings' £261m backlog of urgent repairs

The total maintenance backlog in hospitals and other NHS buildings is more than £500m.

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Finding good care home 'impossible' in some areas

An analysis maps the areas with the highest concentrations of sub-standard care home beds.

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Boris Johnson 'glad' about new father's NHS confrontation

Boris Johnson says an angry exchange with the father of a sick child is "part of my job".

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Vaginal birth and Caesarean: Differences in babies' bacteria

New findings may help explain why some Caesarean babies are more at risk of certain diseases.

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'Systemic' failings with 999 call-handling service criticised

South East Coast Ambulance Service says it has changed its call-handling systems since three deaths.

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India e-cigarettes: Ban announced to prevent youth 'epidemic'

The government says vaping poses a health risk to the young, rather than an alternative to smoking.

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Gareth Thomas: 'Tabloids took my right to tell my parents of HIV'

Former rugby player Gareth Thomas reveals a journalist broke the news he had HIV to his parents.

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Boris Johnson confronted on east London hospital visit

The man said Whipps Cross Hospital's maternity ward was understaffed and the NHS was being destroyed.

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Belgians raise €1.9m for baby's life-saving drug

Over 900,000 phone donations are made in Belgium to help treat nine-month-old Pia's rare condition.

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Can you turn around the health of an entire town?

Three years on, how is a project aimed at transforming the health of people in Fleetwood faring?

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Inquiry into safety and wellbeing concerns at two hospitals

It follows problems at the new children's hospital in Edinburgh and the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

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Soot pollution particles 'cross the placenta'

Particles of black carbon pollution can cross to the foetal side of the placenta, a study has found.

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Does fat shaming help people lose weight?

Fat chance - the evidence says fat shaming is more likely to lead people to put on weight.

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Prostate drug may slow Parkinson's disease

The medicine, normally used for enlarged prostates, appears to slow the progression of Parkinson's, scientists have found.

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Nurse numbers rise 'eclipsed by jump in patients'

Hospital admissions are rising at nearly three times the rate of the nurse workforce, the RCN says.

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Christopher Eccleston: 'I'm a lifelong body-hater'

Doctor Who star reveals his "lifelong battle" with anorexia and how he considered suicide.

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Oscar Saxelby-Lee: Cancer returns after stem cell transplant

Oscar's family aim to raise £500,000 to pay for further treatment they say is not available on the NHS.

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Common cold stopped by experimental approach

It may be possible to make our bodies inhospitable for the cold virus after promising early research.

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Universities 'in dark' over student mental health needs

A former health minister wants universities to be bound by law to meet students' mental-health needs.

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‘No-one asks new dads how they’re feeling at work’

Companies are doing more to support working dads but may overlook postnatal mental illness in men.

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What can restaurants do to help customers with allergies?

Some allergy sufferers say they are "terrified" when dining out and have asked eateries to do more to make them safe.

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Meningitis: 'I'm no longer Miss Independent'

A survey shows few understand the long-term effects of meningitis for people like Lesley.

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Gareth Thomas and HIV stigma: 'It takes people like him to fight against it'

Gareth Thomas can have a positive impact on HIV stigma, says George, who lives with the virus.

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Rugby's Gareth Thomas on HIV: 'I want to break the stigma'

Former Wales captain Gareth Thomas says by revealing his condition he wants to educate everybody, including himself.

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Vaginismus: 'My body won't let me have sex'

Vaginismus is a psychosexual disorder that can destroy people's lives - so why does no one talk about it?

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'Time outs' don't do any harm, parents told

If used appropriately, they can be effective in reducing problem behaviour, a US study suggests.

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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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Easy Ways to Sterilize Your Menstrual Cup

Menstrual cups are hitting off the charts, and you might be one of the reasons why. You might already have bought your cup and is wondering now how to clean menstrual cup or how to keep it tidy? Menstrual cups are indeed excellent alternatives to other menstrual hygiene products such as sanitary pads and tampons. […]

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Byron burger allergy death: Owen Carey's family demand law change

Owen Carey said he had a dairy allergy but was not told his meal contained buttermilk, a coroner rules.

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Chicken choke Hitchin toddler reunited with life-savers

Charlotte Smith, two, choked on a piece of chicken at her nursery.

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Research on postmen's testicle warmth wins Ig Nobel

Fertility experts find that the left testicle is warmer, but only when a man has his clothes on.

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Transgender waiting lists 'putting people at risk'

Campaigners say there is a desperate need for the NHS to invest in services to catch up with demand.

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Sepsis test could cut diagnosis time from days to minutes

The mother of a baby who developed sepsis says people "don't have hours to spare".

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

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YouTube advertises big brands alongside fake cancer cure videos

The video site's algorithm promotes medical misinformation in a number of languages, the BBC finds.

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How virtual reality is helping people with dementia

Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past.

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Heavy menstrual bleeding: Keyhole hysterectomy technique 'more effective'

The problem affects a quarter of women in the UK and many end up having surgery to treat it.

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World's first malaria vaccine released

More than 300,000 children are expected to receive the vaccine over the next three years.

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Fake cancer cures: Debunking myths found in videos on YouTube

Professor Justin Stebbing, a cancer expert at Imperial College London, debunks some of the unproven “cures” for cancer.

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FGM clinics open across England to support victims

One survivor who struggled to access support says the service could help prevent further "psychological damage".

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Trump plans ban on sale of flavoured e-cigarettes

The president says his administration will implement strong rules to protect "innocent children".

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New drugs for cystic fibrosis patients in Scotland

They will have access to the "life-changing" treatment after ministers struck a deal with the drugs company.

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Doctors said Herefordshire woman's bowel cancer was piles

Beth Hewitt, 35, had blood in her stools but said she was told she was too young to have bowel cancer.

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Purdue Pharma 'reaches tentative agreement' to settle opioid cases

The manufacturer of painkiller OxyContin stands accused of helping fuel a deadly US crisis.

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A week in the life of a London trauma surgeon

Prof Karim Brohi describes holding a stabbed man's heart in his hands amid rising knife crime in the capital.

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Cancer survival in the UK improving, but lagging behind - study

The UK is the worst of seven high-income countries for key cancers including lung, colon and pancreas.

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Hospitals need way out of 'toxic' NHS mortgages

The NHS in England still owes £55bn in PFI repayments for new buildings, experts say.

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Signs of a slowdown in new type 2 diabetes cases

The number of new cases of type 2 diabetes is stable, or even falling, a study suggests.

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Woman kept in hospital for 18 months too long

The Mental Welfare Commission says her treatment caused "unnecessary distress".

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JK Rowling donates £15.3m to Edinburgh MS research centre

The gift will create new facilities at the clinic which is named after the author's mother.

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Baby loss charity suspends counselling services in Cambridge

Petals has suspended counselling at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge in a row over NHS funding.

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Batten disease treatment: Parents win battle ahead of court date

Families say the drug cerliponase alfa has helped slow down their children's Batten disease.

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Assisted dying campaign video accused of 'scaremongering'

Dignity in Dying insists the film is a realistic portrayal of what happens to a small number of people.

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US couple lose child custody over chemo refusal

The boy, 4, was taken from the Florida couple after they skipped his chemotherapy and fled the state.

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Brexit: Will Britons in the EU have to pay for NHS treatment?

Some UK citizens who live in the EU will be ineligible for free NHS treatment, if there is no deal.

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Girl who 'would never walk' strolls to school

Lilac Jackson managed to walk to school for her first day a year after a life-changing op.

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Down's syndrome's 'oldest' man loves dancing

George Wildgust, 77, was not expected to live past the age of 10 when he was born.

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Many hospital patients get no visitors

As well as being socially isolating, having no visitor to help with the "small" things can delay recovery, say NHS nurses.

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New strain of toxin-producing strep A emerges in UK

The highly contagious bacterium causes a range of infections, from a sore throat to scarlet fever.

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Vaginal fluid transplants may soon be available in US

Doctors believe some women with repeat infections could benefit from the procedure.

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'Football saved my life' after breakdown

RammyMen hopes to prevent men from taking their own lives by offering sport and social connections.

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The men most at risk from suicide in Scotland

The unemployed and those in traditionally male-dominated jobs face the biggest suicide risk, figures show.

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Student with stoma accused by Wetherspoons staff of taking drugs

Amber Davies says staff at a Wetherspoons pub questioned why she was using a disabled toilet.

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Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists

The UK's Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods.

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'Supercool' method triples organ survival

Researchers have been testing the technique in the lab and hope to move into human clinical trials.

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Prescription drug dependency worrying - health chiefs

Half of people taking strong painkillers, antidepressants and sleeping tablets are on them for over a year.

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Climate change: 'Invest $1.8 trillion to adapt'

Global Commission calls for trillions of dollars to help the world adapt to climate change.

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New blood test trialled on 12,000 Scots catches lung cancer early

Thousands of Scots at risk of lung cancer took part in a trial, described as "globally significant".

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'It will be OK': The amputees helping each other

When Lisa became an amputee, she noticed the lack of support for amputees. She decided to do something about it.

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Paramedic 'owes her life' to cycling after PTSD

Erica Smith rekindled her love of biking during counselling after a traumatic incident.

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Artist with autism writes book to help others 'get the help they need'

Charlotte Amelia Poe, 30, has written a "brutally honest" account about living with the condition.

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Dissociative Identity Disorder: The woman who created 2,500 personalities to survive

Jeni Haynes built multiple personalities to survive abuse - their testimony helped convict her father.

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Summer heat killed nearly 1,500 in France, officials say

France's health ministry says preventative measures helped to curb damage from the heat.

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How do you water ski when you can't use your legs?

BBC correspondent Frank Gardner tries water skiing for the first time since being shot 15 years ago.

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‘Age is just a number’ for senior cheerobics team

A group of Korean women in their 70s have found new freedom in their older age in "cheerobics", a mixture of cheerleading and aerobics.

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Acid attack victim regains sight via new surgery

A man blinded in one eye after an acid attack has regained his sight after pioneering surgery.

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Defeat malaria in a generation - here's how

The world could be free of malaria by 2050, says a major report that sets out the road to eradication.

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Hypnobirthing: Why Kenyan couple delivered their baby on YouTube

Kenyan couple Shiko and Rama delivered their baby on their own - then posted it on YouTube.

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Bethany Shipsey: Dad confronts seller of diet pills that killed daughter

Bethany Shipsey died from a diet pill overdose. Her father confronts the man who sold her the drugs.

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Strengthen muscles as well as heart to stay fit and healthy, say top doctors

Tai chi for older adults and exercise for pregnant women are recommended in new official guidance.

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Tafida Raqeeb: Why her parents do not have the final say

A court will hear evidence in September to decide on five-year-old Tafida's care.

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Gender identity clinic leaks patient email addresses

A London gender clinic leaks details of more than 900 people on one of its mailing lists.

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Stress in pregnancy 'makes child personality disorder more likely'

A study of more than 3,000 pregnant women followed up their children over 30 years.

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This leukaemia sufferer is searching the world against the odds for a stem cell donor

Leukaemia sufferer Astrid is searching the world against the odds for a stem cell donor.

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Love Island’s Theo: ‘Don’t feel sorry for my sight loss’

Love Island's Theo Campbell is staying positive after being hit with a champagne cork at in Ibiza.

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Amy Allan death: Significant failings in care by Great Ormond Street Hospital

But he was not able to make a "firm conclusion" about the death of Ayrshire teenager Amy Allan.

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Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals: Maternity deaths probe

A report is unable to rule out that shortcomings contributed to one of the five deaths.

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My 'anxiety' was actually a rare heart condition

Arlene Leitch says her heart palpitations were put down as anxiety until she had a cardiac arrest.

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Extreme pubic grooming 'may not cause sexually transmitted infections'

The US research contradicts previous findings and recommends other steps to reduce the risk of STIs.

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Left-handed DNA found - and it changes brain structure

Scientists start to chip away at the mystery of why one in 10 people is left-handed.

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Plant-based diets 'linked to higher stroke risk'

Vegan and vegetarian diets are also linked to lower heart disease risk, a long-term study suggests.

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Mental health: Girl's 'help me' note before death inspires mum

A "help me" plea left by a teenager who killed herself inspires her mum to help children's mental health.

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Tilehurst dad with MS walks daughter down the aisle

Steve Barnes had to re-learn to walk for the big day, as part of a trial using the robotic suit.

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Gene therapy for rare eye disease set to be offered on NHS

Patients with a rare inherited eye disorder are set to be offered a new gene therapy on the NHS.

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Stem cell match found for boy with rare illness

Finley Hill, who has a rare immune system disorder, is due to undergo treatment in November.

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How tracking menstrual cycles helps women in sport

Understanding women's bodies better is helping to improve their sporting performance.

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Suicide rate rises for first time since 2013

The suicide rate in the UK has risen for the first time in five years, official figures show.

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Cancer 'biggest middle-age killer in rich nations'

Cancer claims more lives than cardiovascular disease in wealthy countries but the reverse is true for poorer nations.

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Ayrshire teenager died after back surgery complications

An inquest hears the 14-year-old was "off the radar" of specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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Girl, 5, died after sepsis guidelines ignored

Ava Macfarlane was showing "red flags" which were missed by hospital doctors, an inquest hears.

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Muckamore patient moves home after 18-month hospital stay

The 43-year-old woman was only meant to stay in Muckamore Abbey Hospital for a month.

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Life-saving organ transplant opportunities being missed

Families are being urged to discuss donation to boost transplant numbers.

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Teenager 'blind' from living off crisps and chips

Years of fussy eating left the Bristol 17-year-old's vision irreparably damaged by malnutrition.

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Fake-meat and fries: The rise of vegan fast food

What's behind the trend, and can vegan food be 'junk food'?

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Barbara Windsor goes to Downing Street to deliver dementia petition

The former Eastenders star visited Downing Street on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society.

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Worcestershire Royal Hospital patients alerted over staff member with TB

The trust has written to 349 patients and 129 staff but says the risk of developing TB is low.

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Hundreds face 'unbearable pain' at end of life

Every week 11 terminally-ill people in Scotland suffer in pain as they die, campaigners say.

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More pharmacies in England to offer free heart checks

Some chemists in England will start providing the rapid detection service from next month.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2lUq30j

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Sheffield professor urges dentists to ditch single-use plastic

"I've never seen this many different plastics in one place," chemistry professor Tony Ryan says.

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Call for HPV jab to be offered to older boys

The Teenage Cancer Trust says boys and young men who want to have the HPV jab should not have to pay.

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Police 'dealing with more mental health incidents'

The number of cases dealt with by police has risen by more than a quarter in four years, figures suggest,

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