Coronavirus: Search for close contacts of first UK cases

Officials say they are tracing those who spent time with two people tested positive for the new virus.

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Huntington's disease: I'm taking a test that will reveal my future

Danielle's mum has Huntington's disease – now she’s finding out if she will also get it.

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Coronavirus: how quarantine has fought disease through the ages

From a plague-struck village to Wuhan today, quarantine has helped curb outbreaks for centuries.

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The British citizens trying to flee China

UK nationals are being evacuated from China as the country tries to deal with a coronavirus outbreak.

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First coronavirus cases confirmed in UK

Two people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK and are receiving specialist care.

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Diabulimia: 'Diabetes and eating disorder almost killed me'

One woman's battle with a little-known eating disorder that can strike those with type 1 diabetes.

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Coronavirus: Why are we catching more diseases from animals?

Climate change is shifting our relationship with the animal kingdom and helping diseases evolve.

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NHS chief slams Paltrow's health claims on Netflix

Sir Simon Stevens accuses Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Lab of spreading "myths and misinformation".

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Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO

The World Health Organization says efforts must be made to stop the virus spreading to vulnerable countries.

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Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time

A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI.

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Duchess of Cambridge-backed charity The Art Room set to close

The duchess became patron of The Art Room in Oxford in 2012.

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Coronavirus: What it does to the body

Chinese doctors detail the impact the new coronavirus has on patients.

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Assisted dying: Terminally ill man's judicial review rejected

Phil Newby said he is "thoroughly disappointed" over the Court of Appeal's decision.

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Coronavirus: The US laboratory developing a vaccine

US scientists have told the BBC they could have a vaccine ready for use before the end of the year.

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'Anorexia and exercise addiction caused my broken foot'

Hope Virgo's anorexia left with her a severe calcium deficiency that significantly weakened her bones.

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Sleep deprivation makes Scots teenage girls' anxiety worse

Study shows almost a third of young people experience sleep problems - but older girls' mental health is suffering the most.

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West Suffolk Hospital staff 'feared raising concerns', says CQC

Staff at West Suffolk Hospital saw colleagues who raised concerns "penalised", a CQC report says.

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Coronavirus: What does being in quarantine mean?

About 200 Britons returning from China will be isolated for two weeks in case of any coronavirus infections.

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The nursery putting fitness at the heart of learning

Children who are stronger and fitter learn faster, say teachers at a Somerset nursery.

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Coronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region

The death toll now stands at 170, with more than 7,700 cases confirmed in China.

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Child mental health unit failings criticised by parents

At least 16 young people killed themselves in NHS inpatient centres in England since 2016.

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Coronavirus: Scientists race to develop a vaccine

US researchers are already working on a vaccine against the new virus that has emerged in China.

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Lungs 'magically' heal damage from smoking

The effect has even been seen in people who had smoked for 40 years.

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Two UK deaths 'may be linked to vaping lung injury'

The cases are being investigated by the body that regulates e-cigarettes in the UK.

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Ambulance service: 'Waiting system beyond a joke'

In the East Midlands one in eight emergency calls takes an ambulance more than an hour to respond.

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Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage

Healthcare firm Abbott has been forced to apologise for failing to provide enough of the devices.

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Long ambulance delays 'affect thousands each week'

Lives at risk as crews struggle to reach patients having strokes, heart attacks and fits, BBC finds.

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Coronavirus: Australia plans island quarantine as foreigners leave Wuhan

Hundreds of foreigners fly out of Wuhan, as Australia announces a Christmas Island quarantine plan.

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Gay body shaming pressure 'led to severe heart failure'

Some gay men are turning to tummy tucks and steroids to feel accepted in their community.

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Surrogacy: Social media advertising plans prompt regulator warning

Social media adverts urging women to become surrogate mothers could be allowed under Law Commission plans.

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Anti-depressant spray not recommended on NHS

A fast acting ketamine-like anti-depressant spray is rejected by health watchdog NICE.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads

It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.

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Concerns over new 'menopause delay' procedure

Its long-term safety and success remains untested - but some women have already paid at least £6,000.

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Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures

Transport restrictions have been further tightened as the number of new infections almost doubles.

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IBS trial to test amitriptyline as potential common treatment

A trial of 500 patients from Bristol, Leeds and Southampton will test if amitriptyline can be widely used.

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Can anyone call themself a therapist or a counsellor?

BBC reporter Jordan Dunbar investigates the lack of regulation around private therapy and counselling.

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Woman died after being told smear test was 'normal'

Julie O'Connor, 49, died from cervical cancer after being given the all-clear by doctors.

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Prostate overtakes breast as 'most common cancer'

Experts say more men are getting tested, which explains the rise in diagnoses in England.

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Addenbrooke's nurse assault left intensive care patient 'in agony'

Grzegorz Wawrzynczak smacked the man on the legs and was later cautioned by the police.

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Nut allergy girl's fear over Emerade adrenalin pen failure

Amber Sheppard relies on a brand of adrenalin pen that has been recalled because of faults.

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Calls for 'virginity repair' surgery to be banned

Women are being shamed into the procedure out of fear of being outcast or even killed.

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China coronavirus spread is accelerating, Xi Jinping warns

China's president tells a high-level meeting that the country faces a "grave situation".

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Coronavirus: Foreign Office advises against travel to virus province

The new guidance urges Britons already in Hubei province to leave - but some say they cannot get out.

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'Postnatal depression doesn't only affect mums'

Viren Swami struggled after his son was born and wants all new dads to have a mental health check.

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China coronavirus: UK tests come back negative

A total of 31 tests have concluded and there are no confirmed cases in Britain, government says.

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China coronavirus: Death toll rises as disease spreads

Fifteen more people have died from the virus in China, as the country celebrates Lunar New Year.

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NHS staff urged to help service tackle climate change

Staff are encouraged to drive to work less and bring in reusable cups and bottles as part of NHS climate plans.

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Care of 217 Spire patients reviewed amid surgeon probe

A private hospital is looking into operations carried out by a doctor it has stopped from practising.

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Football 'not just a game' for devoted fans

Study finds football fans can experience 'dangerous' levels of stress that could put them at risk of a heart attack.

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Baby Harry Richford's Margate hospital death 'wholly avoidable'

Harry Richford was born in an operating theatre "full of panicking people", an inquest is told.

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China coronavirus: The lessons learned from the Sars outbreak

Almost two decades after Sars, a new mystery virus puts China back in the global spotlight.

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Coronavirus: World Health Organisation on China response

The Western Pacific regional director says the country now has “stronger capacity” to deal with infectious outbreaks.

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NHS manager gloated over coverage of care home death

A mental health trust claims it "got away with it again" over news coverage of a woman's death.

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Barbara Keeley MP had treatment for breast cancer months before election

Barbara Keeley reveals she had radiotherapy for breast cancer four months before the general election.

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China coronavirus: 14 people in UK tested for new strain

Five people tested negative while nine others are waiting for results, says Public Health England.

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East Kent hospitals: Care watchdog inspects trust after baby death apology

The care watchdog carried out an unannounced inspection after concerns about preventable baby deaths.

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Devoted football fans experience 'dangerous' levels of stress

This can put strain on the heart and is particularly marked during a defeat, a study suggests.

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What's the difference between pandemic and epidemic?

Concerns are growing that the recently-detected coronavirus may spread. Dr Rosalind Eggo explains.

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Coronavirus: British passenger 'wasn't sure' he could get out of Wuhan

British passenger describes the journey from the virus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan after the spread of coronavirus.

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NHS pledges elderly rapid response community teams

Expert teams of nurses, physios and care staff to keep people out of hospital to be piloted.

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Coronavirus: 'Increased likelihood' of cases in the UK

The health secretary says there are no confirmed cases of the virus in the UK, which is "well prepared".

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Smear test fear 'cost my sister her life'

More than 100 NI women died from potentially "preventable" cervical cancer between 2013 and 2017.

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China coronavirus: Fear grips Wuhan as lockdown begins

Authorities suspend planes, trains and public transport in Wuhan - a city of 11 million people.

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East Kent Trust: Hospital baby deaths 'could have been prevented'

At least seven babies have died since 2016 at East Kent NHS Foundation Trust, a BBC investigation finds.

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Problem gambling: Why do some people become addicted?

Over half of Britons gambled in the past year, so why does it become a problem for some?

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One in four children 'has too little sleep'

A lack of rest leaves youngsters unable to focus at school, a World Health Organization study says.

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Can wearing masks stop the spread of viruses?

Surgical masks have been used to prevent illness in China for decades.

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Scientists discover 'why stress turns hair white'

Acute stress damages stem cells that control hair and skin colour, a study suggests.

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Wuhan: Virus-hit Chinese city to shut public transport

Wuhan, a city of nearly nine million, is to temporarily shut public transport amid the outbreak.

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Whorlton Hall abuse: Care watchdog wrong not to publish critical 2015 report

An unpublished report on a hospital for vulnerable adults could have prevented abuse, a review finds.

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Cardiff hospital trials cooling patients after cardiac arrest

Andrew Barnett is backing a trial at a hospital a year after he nearly died while playing football.

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Coronavirus: UK 'to monitor flights from China' as precaution

The focus will be on flights from Wuhan to Heathrow, Public Health England is expected to say.

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Beyond Veganuary: Is going plant-based a smart way to lose weight?

People with eating disorders may use veganism as a "socially acceptable" restrictive diet, a charity warns.

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Burnout: 'Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired'

Amber Coster's physical symptoms baffled doctors - until a psychiatrist examined her way of working.

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Dementia patients being 'dumped in hospital'

One in 10 dementia patients spends over a month in hospital after being admitted as an emergency.

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China coronavirus: What we know so far

The BBC's online health editor explains what we know about the coronavirus.

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Mental health: How to spot if you are suffering 'burnout'

Nerina Ramlakhan explains the four signs of burnout that people can exhibit, due to stress at work.

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New China virus: US announces first case

Nearly 300 people have been infected in the coronavirus outbreak, which originated in Wuhan, China.

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Family told brain-damaged girl no longer qualifies for NHS-funded care

The home care for a nine-year-old girl with damage to 90% of her brain could be cut, a family is told.

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‘I used gender transition as a form of escape’

Richard Hoskins says he was not properly assessed, and his transition was a reaction to having lost three children.

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Postpartum psychosis: 'I tried to kill my baby and husband'

Postpartum psychosis prompted new mother Laura to try to crash her car into a wall at speed.

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New China virus: 'Wash your hands, be honest with your doctors'

A public health expert gives advice on how to try and avoid infection from the new China virus.

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Being born with no smell: 'I don't know what food tastes like'

Only around 5% of the population suffer from a smell disorder, but it doesn't just affect your nose.

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NHS faces huge clinical negligence legal fees bill

Doctors' groups say the current system is not fit for purpose and requires "fundamental" reform.

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New China virus: Fourth person dies as human-to-human transfer confirmed

Authorities say two cases of infection in Guangdong were a result of human-to-human transmission.

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Sperm donations from dead men should be allowed, study says

Research suggests the method could help curb a growing shortage of UK donations.

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Call to tax 'hidden' sugar in pre-mixed alcoholic drinks

Some cans of spirits and cocktails sold in shops and supermarkets contain eight teaspoons of sugar.

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Cambuslang mum suing NHS after attempted murder accusation

Kirsteen Cooper was arrested and put in a jail cell after a hospital wrongly accused her of trying to harm her daughter.

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Immune discovery 'may treat all cancer'

Research is at an early stage but scientists said it had huge potential for destroying cancers.

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New China virus: Your questions answered

Are airports screening arrivals? Can the virus affect anyone who has travelled to China recently?

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'Dad died violent death in dementia care unit'

John O'Reilly died a week after being pushed by another patient at a dementia care unit in County Armagh.

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Blue Monday: Why it's a 'load of rubbish'

Blue Monday - known as the most depressing day of the year - was made up by a travel company in 2004.

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Basildon Hospital: Mother died after 'unfathomable ineptitude'

Gabriela Pintilie lost six litres of blood after giving birth to her daughter Stefania.

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China coronavirus: Number of cases jumps as virus spreads to new cities

More than 100 cases of the respiratory illness are confirmed in Wuhan, Beijing and Shenzhen.

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HPV puts 'strain' on millennial sex and dating

Changes to smear tests will mean more HPV diagnoses but there is concern over myths about the virus.

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Period poverty: Schools urged to order free menstrual products

Period poverty campaigners are urging schools and colleges to opt-in to the new scheme in England.

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My 'butterfly skin' could kill me but I want to raise awareness for others

Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare genetic condition where skin can tear at the slightest touch.

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Unprofessional TikTok medical videos 'not the norm'

TikTok videos made by doctors and nurses this week have been accused of spreading misinformation.

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Newcastle children talk mental health thanks to puppets

The show is touring schools and is being used to spot early signs of issues.

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Susan Warby death: Whistleblower letter to husband 'revealed blunders'

The hospital reportedly demanded fingerprints and samples of handwriting to find the whistleblower.

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Does your company nurture neurodiverse talent?

Universal Music UK have changed their work culture to be more inclusive to neurodiverse people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2sy0R3p

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Fake drugs: How bad is Africa’s counterfeit medicine problem?

Seven African countries are meeting in Togo to tackle the issue of fake drugs.

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

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Deaf children: 'We fundraised to communicate with Lola'

Provision of sign language courses for parents of deaf children is found to be "patchy".

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Susan Warby: Errors in woman's bowel surgery - inquest

Susan Warby, 57, died five weeks after surgery at the West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds, an inquest hears.

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Scotland bid to regulate beauty filler industry

A new licensing scheme targets non-healthcare professionals who carry out work like lip enhancements.

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Stroke consultant shortage 'hurtling towards crisis'

Some 48% of hospitals in England, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have the staff they need, figures suggest.

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Social media data needed for 'harm' research, say doctors

Understanding usage by children is key to studying potential harms and benefits, psychiatrists say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30rOYIN

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A snapshot of what it’s like to be autistic or dyspraxic

Exceptional Individuals is showing employers how to make their work environment neurodiverse friendly.

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Utah condom campaign halted over racy packaging

The US state was to distribute 100,000 condoms for free as part of an HIV-prevention campaign.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/38bzSd0

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'My sister died after taking a line of cocaine'

Research for the BBC by NHS Digital shows a huge rise in mental and physical illness linked to cocaine.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2FXQg4Q

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'Alarming' one in five deaths due to sepsis

The most detailed study of sepsis shows it is a much bigger problem than previously thought.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2G7NOJf

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Dementia: Does heading a football cause the disease?

Concerns are growing that heading a football may increase the risk of players developing dementia.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3ai7qbm

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Scottish FA 'to ban children heading balls within weeks'

The move follows a study which found that former players are three and half times more like to die of dementia.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2to52Pt

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Why are opioids still given for chronic pain?

Opioids work only for some with long-term pain - so why are they still being given to patients?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2u1Czza

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Running Stories: 'Epilepsy was a blessing in disguise'

Ellie-May is a runner who stopped partying and lost mates due to epilepsy but running changed that.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Nx7jih

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NHS tells betting firms to stop 'vicious gambling cycle'

Free bets other incentives should be banned to make gambling safer, a letter to companies says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2FT8Jzt

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HIV infection rate falls by 73% in the UK

New figures suggest the UK is on track to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Tr8uUj

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MND: The search for new treatments

A major study will assess if new - and existing - drugs can help people with motor neurone disease.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2NvkHn1

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Warning over warring Great Ormond Street surgeons

A 'fractured' relationship between two doctors is described in hospital board papers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/372ddjm

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'The reality is I shouldn't be here - it's a miracle'

‘You, Me and the Big C’ presenter Deborah James tells 5 Live she is currently ‘free’ of cancer.

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

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Worst-performing mental health trust NSFT 'still has a way to go'

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust improves from "inadequate" status but stays in special measures.

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

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Is it OK to call in sick with a common cold?

Should you just crack on with it when you have a cold, or hide under the duvet for everybody's sake?

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South Africa: 'When I'm surfing, I feel like everything is possible'

Mental health is an important topic for young people worldwide. In South Africa, one way young people are coping is with surfing.

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Lyme disease like 'waking with a hangover' every day

A engineer forced to quit work hopes pop star Justin Bieber will raise awareness of the condition.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2FR93P6

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Miscarriage can lead to 'long-term post-traumatic stress'

One in six women is still suffering nine months after they lose their baby, research suggests.

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Women who had botched operations left with no payouts

Dishonest cosmetic surgeon had no medical insurance to cover patient compensation, says tribunal.

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Hernia mesh implants used 'with no clinical evidence'

The devices cut into tissue and nerves, leaving some unable to walk, work or care for their children.

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Dudley pharmacist jailed over £280,000 black market drugs selling

Jaspar Ojela illegally bought thousands of prescription pills and sold them without holding licenses.

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St Mary's Hospital improves food hygiene rating after mould found

A hygiene inspection in 2019 found grease and dirt build-ups and incorrect foods labelling.

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How to make your packed lunch healthier

It's not just about ditching sweets, crisps and fizzy drinks, experts say.

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A miracle baby born to infertile mother

Jennifer Gobrecht’s uterus transplant allowed her to have a baby.

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Care firm's leadership criticised by Care Quality Commission

Inspectors were worried about use of restraint, risk management and lack of accountability at Cygnet.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2FOH8PK

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NHS to pioneer cholesterol-busting jab

Thousands of lives could be saved by a new heart disease drug, experts say.

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

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NHS campaign for male blood sparks controversy

Many gay and bisexual men have hit out at an NHS campaign asking for more male blood donations.

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

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Pensions row 'making bad situation worse in NHS'

Doctors are still refusing overtime despite NHS bosses promising to cover tax bills, hospitals say.

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'London throat': Toxic brake dust could cause condition, scientists say

Brake dust pollution could be contributing to a condition called "London throat", scientists say.

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Bedfordshire GP Joseph Smith called teaching staff 'morons'

Dr Joseph Smith gave feedback on his own training and forged his supervisor's signature.

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Living with ADHD: 'I have the brain of Einstein and the attention span of a toddler'

Stuart, who has ADHD, says he has "the brain of Einstein and the attention span of a two year old".

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The GP practice where patients can share appointments

Group sessions allow more GP time and the chance to meet others with the same illness, advocates say.

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Languages affected differently by brain disease

English and Italian speakers with dementia struggled in different ways with their native tongue.

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Tafida Raqeeb: Brain-damaged girl in High Court case out of intensive care

The Italian hospital treating Tafida Raqeeb says she has managed to breath without help for an hour.

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Fatty tongues could be main driver of sleep apnoea

Fat lost from the tongue was the reason for improvements in a sleep apnoea weight loss study.

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Eczema, acne and skin-picking: 'More mental health help needed'

More importance needs to be placed on the psychological effects of skin conditions, a charity says.

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More men needed to donate blood 'high in iron'

Men make up 40% of blood donors and their blood contains more iron than women's.

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'My ability to see depends on men giving blood'

Jo Daniels is urging more men to donate blood, after figures showed a gender imbalance.

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Mystery Chinese virus: How worried should we be?

More than 50 people have been infected with a newly discovered virus.

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'Huntington's has affected everyone I ever loved'

Sandy Patience wants to help find a treatment for the degenerative disease that has blighted his family.

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Thousands on waiting lists for gender identity clinics

Andrea Halliley is one of thousands on waiting lists for NHS gender identity clinics in England.

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A&E patients face long waits as winter bites

Patients forced to waits hours on trolleys as beds shortage causes backlog in emergency departments.

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Diabetes drug 'may help prevent a miscarriage'

It makes the womb lining better prepared for pregnancy, a trial in women with recurrent miscarriage suggests.

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Fish smell syndrome TMAU 'like living with a death sentence'

Paula Thomas says she cannot work and avoids crowds due to a condition that causes her to smell of rotten fish.

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GP shortages cause 'unacceptable' patient waits

The Royal College of GPs ask Health Secretary Matt Hancock to take urgent action to tackle the problem.

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Running and mental health: 'I couldn't see a way past depression until I ran'

Jerry has completed five half marathons. But at one point she "couldn't see a way out" of depression.

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Healthy habits 'deliver extra disease-free decade'

Women and men can ward off cancer, heart problems and diabetes, a US study found.

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

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NHS use of puberty blockers legal challenge begins

A mother and a nurse launch a legal challenge over the use of drugs to delay puberty.

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Health strike: RCN nurses in second day's strike

More than 2,000 appointments are cancelled and the health board expects "significant disruption".

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Hywel Dda: NHS operations cancelled for third day in a row

Routine operations are to be cancelled at four hospitals due to issues over winter pressures.

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Scottish project tackles pills' 'environmental impact'

Experts in the Highlands and Glasgow want to prevent lifesaving medicines harming the environment.

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

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NHS pressures 'put medical breakthroughs at risk'

The proportion of senior doctors involved in leading research programmes is falling, say academics.

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Does music make exercise more effective?

Trust Me I'm a Doctor looks at whether moving to a fast beat improves the effects of activity.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2tCuS2c

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Record numbers wait more than 12 hours in Scottish A&Es

A total of 987 people faced lengthy waits in Scottish emergency departments last November.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Fq1vmg

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NHS in Wales 'faces more pressure than ever'

A nurses' leader says staff face a daily battle to make sure patients "get the care they require".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Qv6GaK

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CES 2020: Pork made from plants launched by Impossible Foods

A company that makes synthetic meat has shown off its latest products in Las Vegas.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39Pq2PR

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Ex-footballers urged to sign up for early dementia tests

Former Norwich City player Iwan Roberts is taking part in a study to track brain health into old age.

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

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The risks behind the hype of stem-cell treatments

A BBC investigation finds many of the therapies at private clinics are unproven and unregulated.

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Running marathon cuts 'artery age by four years'

Training for a first marathon delivers more elastic arteries and lower blood pressure, experts say.

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The autistic Russian teenager amazing the art world

Markus is a 13-year-old Russian artist with autism and epilepsy. His work sells for thousands of dollars.

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Brain 'shrinks' if children neglected

Adopted children who had been suffered deprivation in Romanian orphanages had smaller brains than others.

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Hywel Dda cancels operations after 'critical pressures'

A health board says four of its hospitals were "at a level of escalation not seen before".

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Caring for two-year-old with unique ageing condition

Isla is thought to be the only person in the world with the condition, that accelerates the ageing of cells.

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Midwives in NI to vote on industrial action

The Royal College of Midwives says its members are paid less than their counterparts in GB.

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Former Thai monk meditates 'up to 50 times a day'

Pom is a former Thai monk who has mastered the art of meditation.

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

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China pneumonia: Sars ruled out as dozens fall ill in Wuhan

A mysterious illness is not caused by the virus that killed hundreds in 2002-03, officials said.

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Tory Annie Wells calls for 'radical' action on drug deaths

Annie Wells says measures including decriminalisation and introducing "fix rooms" should be considered.

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Welsh hospitals: Pest control called for rats and ants

Rats and ants top the pest control issues experienced by hospitals, freedom of information requests reveal.

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Sunken chest syndrome: 'I'm being strangled inside'

Kerry Van Der Merwe has been fighting to be allowed surgery for a condition that baffles many GPs.

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Call to give hospital appointment no-shows second chance

GPs urge hospitals not to strike people off the list straight away for missing appointments.

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Fentanyl deaths on rise in UK, drug report warns

The painkiller is said to be up to 100 times stronger than morphine and is entering UK markets.

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'Outdated' IT leaves NHS staff with 15 different computer logins

Hospitals say problems can waste hundreds of hours of staff time every day.

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

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Age of carers is 'looming crisis' for adult care

The increasing age of carers looking after adults with learning disabilities is a "looming crisis", a study claims.

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'Some men think women shouldn't be in the gym'

The world's second "naturally" strongest woman says more women should get involved in weightlifting.

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Lidl to ditch cartoons on cereals

The retailer says it hopes redesigning its own-brand cereals will help parents buy healthy products.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2N7KOR1

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China pneumonia outbreak: Mystery virus probed in Wuhan

Some 44 people have been infected in the central city of Wuhan, officials say.

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Scotland 'could have helped hundreds avoid HIV'

A Scottish facility had spare capacity to produce safe blood products in the 1980s but risky supplies were still imported.

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

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Veganism: Why are vegan diets on the rise?

More and more people are buying plant-powered products. What’s behind the rise?

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'How Pokémon Go has changed my life'

Players say the virtual reality game makes them happier and healthier.

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Testicular cancer: 'Kinder' chemotherapy is 'just as effective'

Doctors say the number of cycles of chemotherapy can be halved without increasing risk of a relapse.

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Eating disorder hospital admissions rise sharply

NHS figures show admissions have risen by more than a third over the last two years.

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Balsall Common couple raise £1m for stillbirth support

Ryan and Amy Jackson set up the Lily Mae Foundation after losing their daughter a decade ago.

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