Coronavirus: 'Battle plan' role for retired doctors

People could also be urged to work from home if the outbreak worsens, updated government plans say.

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Scottish surveillance testing system for Covid-19 begins

The plan will detect community transmission of the coronavirus in the event of an outbreak in Scotland.

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NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition

A woman is taking legal action against an NHS gender clinic which treated her as a teenager.

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Coronavirus: Hunt for source of UK-infected case

Officials are trying to find out how a man in Surrey caught Covid-19 and tracing those who he met.

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Coronavirus: Drive through testing begins at Edinburgh hospital

The chief medical officer warns it is "just a matter of time" before someone tests positive.

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Cardigan hospital plans: 'Irreplaceable' history may be lost

There are fears the hospital built for World War One soldiers could be demolished for offices.

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Fish oil supplements offer 'little or no benefit' against cancer

Research suggests omega-3 supplements may not be as beneficial as previously suggested.

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What are the chances of dying from coronavirus?

The current best guess of a 1% death rate does not apply to everyone.

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Coronavirus: Latest UK patient was infected in England

It is unclear whether they caught it "directly or indirectly" from someone who returned from abroad.

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Coronavirus: British man who was on Diamond Princess ship dies in Japan

The man, who was on the Diamond Princess cruise ship, is the first UK national to die from the virus.

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Huntington's disease: Woman with gene fails in bid to sue NHS

A woman claimed the NHS had a duty of care to tell her about her father's fatal, inherited brain condition.

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Coronavirus screening trial planned by University of Leicester

It is hoped adapted face masks can identify patients with the illness before they show any symptoms.

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'We can enjoy life without sound'

A woman who started to lose her hearing as a child is trying to change perceptions about deafness.

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Coronavirus: Three more cases confirmed in UK

The latest cases of the virus in the UK include the first case in Wales.

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Thousands of depression cases 'linked to universal credit'

The number of unemployed people with psychological distress rose 6.6% between 2013 and 2018, a study suggests.

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Coronavirus: Where are we with a vaccine?

We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take.

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Learning difficulties 'link to brain connections'

After scanning 479 children's brains, researchers found they were organised in multiple "hubs".

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Northern Ireland diagnoses first coronavirus case

Authorities say the patient, who is the UK's 16th case, had travelled from northern Italy via Dublin.

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Heather Planner died after being given other patient's medicine

Carers gave the woman someone else's medication four times a day for two days, inquest hears.

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E. coli gut infection linked to bowel cancer

Around a fifth of people may be carrying the bacterium linked to some cancer cases, say researchers.

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Coronavirus: How a 'drive-through' testing facility in London works

A new scheme is being introduced to ease pressure on health services, as experts expect more cases to emerge.

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Coronavirus: Two new cases confirmed in UK

The virus was passed on in Italy and Tenerife and brings the total number of UK cases to 15.

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Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions

Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: How is the UK planning for an outbreak?

What will the government do if there is a UK coronavirus outbreak and how prepared is the NHS?

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Coronavirus: How to self-isolate

Five ways to successfully self-isolate to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Five countries, five responses

How countries are battling the virus - from disinfectant lorries in China to roadblocks in Italy.

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Why are some schools closing over coronavirus?

The official advice is schools should not close, so why are some shutting their doors?

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Nurse's request for premature baby sleeves is viral hit

Knitters from all over the world are helping premature babies be more comfortable in hospital.

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Germany overturns ban on professionally assisted suicide

Five years ago a change in the law stopped doctors helping the terminally ill to end their lives.

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Coronavirus: UK patients face 'random' tests to check spread

People with flu-like symptoms at 11 UK hospitals will be tested to check the spread of the virus.

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Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy

Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open.

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Sickest patients 'facing hours stuck on trolleys'

BBC analysis shows surge in hospital delays as experts warn 'little in tank' to cope with coronavirus.

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Drug hope for people with chronic cough

Up to 10% of people in the world suffer from a debilitating cough, sometimes lasting decades.

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NHS Hospital: What it's really like working in A&E

The BBC followed staff in a busy A&E unit who say they're under pressure all year round.

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Fake psychiatrist 'did not contribute' to Suffolk man's death

An epileptic man's death "may have been prevented" by better follow-up care, an inquest hears.

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Coronavirus: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens

Iraj Harirchi is placed under quarantine, as the country struggles to contain an outbreak.

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Coronavirus: Will I get paid if I self-isolate?

Health Secretary Matt Hancock says Britons returning from locked-down Italian towns must self-isolate.

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Coroner says GPs' knowledge of anorexia 'woeful'

Sean Horstead made the comment after an inquest into the death of Madeline Wallace in 2018.

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Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel with hundreds of guests locked down

An Italian doctor staying at the hotel, which has hundreds of guests, tested positive on Monday.

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Coronavirus: Britons returning from Italy told to self-isolate

Anyone returning from north of Pisa is being asked to self-isolate if they have flu-like symptoms.

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Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic.

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Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report

The gap between the health of rich and poor in England is widening, according to a report.

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Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.

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Coronavirus: UK 'well prepared' to deal with cases, says government

The number of UK cases rose to 13 after cruise ship passengers returned to Britain on Saturday.

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Down's syndrome: Campaigners say abortions 'need 24-week limit'

Parents whose babies have the condition can currently choose to terminate any time up to the birth.

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Children banned from heading footballs during training

The training guidelines are effective immediately but do not recommend a heading ban during matches.

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Coronavirus: Rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic

More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks.

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Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners

Meanwhile, South Korea has quarantined 7,700 troops after an outbreak in the military.

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Public toilets: Should you be able to pee for free?

Toilet access in London can be a real issue for many people who live in and visit the city.

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Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees

The patients caught the virus on the Diamond Princess cruise liner, bringing the total UK cases to 13.

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Coronavirus: Venice Carnival closes as Italy imposes lockdown

Italy quarantines whole towns, closes schools and cancels sports fixtures as infections increase.

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Coronavirus: Mass masked wedding in the Philippines

The annual event saw added coronavirus precautions as more than 200 couples tied the knot.

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Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge

The president says the country faces "a grave turning point" and the next few days will be crucial.

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Coronavirus: More to leave quarantine as cruise Britons isolate

Around 150 UK nationals end their two-week period in Milton Keynes as 30 others begin their isolation.

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Dementia: Cancer scanner 'could help early diagnoses'

Dementia diagnoses are "lagging behind" in Wales, and doctors say Pet scans could be the answer.

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Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse 'propaganda' sparks backlash

The nine-month-pregnant nurse was portrayed as heroic for continuing to work on the frontlines.

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Surgeon who harmed Scots is now working in Libya

A top surgeon who harmed patients for years and can no longer work in the UK is operating again.

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Coronavirus: Evacuation flight for Britons on Diamond Princess due to land

UK nationals who have been quarantined on the liner for 16 days are flown out of Japan.

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Coronavirus: 'Narrowing window' to contain outbreak, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the number of Covid-19 cases with no clear link to China is a concern.

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Painkillers 'mask, not kill' long-term pain

An NHS campaign aims to get patients to look for alternatives to long-term painkiller use.

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Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI

Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria.

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Coronavirus: South Korea 'emergency' measures as infections increase

Two cities are declared "special care zones", as 100 new cases and a second death are confirmed.

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Coronavirus: Britons on Diamond Princess cruise ship to disembark and fly home

After 16 days of quarantine, more than 70 UK citizens can leave for a flight home from Japan.

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NHS 'took 18 months to help after suicide attempt'

Poor treatment for those who self-harm or attempt suicide is putting lives at risk, psychiatrists say.

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Cadbury egg hunt: Health campaigners celebrate end of National Trust deal

Health campaigners welcome the move as the trust says chocolate will be "less of a focus" from 2021.

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Coronavirus: Two passengers dead from quarantined Diamond Princess

The pair, in their 80s, had been taken off the Diamond Princess after contracting Covid-19.

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Dame Julie Walters reveals shock of bowel cancer diagnosis

The actress tells Victoria Derbyshire her next film, The Secret Garden, could possibly be her last.

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Nottingham fitness instructor 'on the pole between contractions'

Kat Bailey is pregnant with her second child and intends on continuing pole fitness until four weeks before her due date.

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Coronavirus: Britons on Diamond Princess cruise ship to be flown home

Only those who are well can travel, and they will be quarantined on their return, it is understood.

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Coronavirus: Foreign Office tells Britons to stay on cruise ship

The Foreign Office says it hopes to evacuate the stranded UK passengers "later this week".

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Children facing uncertain future, experts warn

The World Health Organization says "radical change" is needed before it is too late

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Heart doctors 'held back stent death data'

The trial suggested more people fitted with stents were dying after three years than those given surgery.

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Jake Paul criticised after anxiety advice tweet

"Remember anxiety is created by you," the YouTuber told 3.7 million followers on Twitter.

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Care provider Hft to shut services due to 'underfunding'

The chief executive of charity Hft said running the services was costing it £5,000 a week.

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Should organ donors be paid? The heavy toll of US kidney shortage

Thousands of Americans die from kidney failure each year, but efforts to find organ donors remain contentious.

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Transgender patients self-medicating over NHS waits

One woman, who has waited over two years to be seen, said it had left her suicidal.

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Criminals end up with 'smaller brains'

Scans suggest people who show antisocial behaviour throughout life have some brain abnormalities.

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Rapid tests to help tackle Glasgow's HIV outbreak

Results are available in minutes as the city tackles the worst outbreak of the infection in decades.

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Surgeon suspended over treatment concerns

The doctor worked at the same private healthcare firm as rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson.

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Coronavirus: Schools to be advised not to close over suspected cases

New guidance will tell schools not to close if there is a suspected case of coronavirus.

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Egg-freezing: What's the success rate?

The fertility expert Lord Winston warns the success rate could be as low as 1% but others say it is considerably higher.

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'I lost my left ear to my tanning addiction'

Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years.

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Coronavirus: A Cameroon student on how he recovered

China-based student Kem Senoua is the first African to contract the virus - he spoke to the BBC.

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How safe are breast implants?

It's a question that's surprisingly difficult to answer.

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Coronavirus: Eight of nine UK patients receiving treatment discharged

More than 100 people remain in quarantine in a hotel after arriving from China last weekend.

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Coronavirus: How do you self-isolate successfully?

From food delivery to dealing with family, here's how those told to isolate themselves can avoid spreading the virus.

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Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab

The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.

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Coronavirus: UK conference attendees warned over case

Hundreds of delegates at the London event are told someone with coronavirus was also there.

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Mumps cases hit decade high in England

People are urged to get two doses of the MMR vaccine to maximise protection against the viral illness.

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Dentists threatened by coronavirus face-mask shortage

Some may have to "down drills" following curbs on how many they can order, the dentists' union says.

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Coronavirus: No change in outbreak despite China spike, WHO says

The World Health Organization says it is "not seeing a dramatic increase" in cases outside China.

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Are coronavirus tests flawed?

Concerns are being raised about the accuracy of the tests for the coronavirus.

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East Kent baby deaths: Independent review into NHS trust

A local MP says women are now "terrified" about giving birth at the two Kent hospitals.

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Wearable to spot Alzheimer's being developed

Five million healthy volunteers will be used to map signs of the disease years before symptoms develop.

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

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Cannabis oil products ‘could be off the shelves in a year’

Unapproved goods containing the cannabis extract will be pulled, says the Food Standards Agency.

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Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei

Two top officials are sacked after the spike was revealed, resulting from a new diagnostic method.

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Coronavirus: Hunt for contacts of latest UK case

A woman who flew into London from China becomes the ninth person to test positive in Britain.

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'If all freelancers walked out, the TV industry would stop'

As an industry mental health taskforce is launched, a producer speaks out about the lack of support.

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Britain's race to contain the coronavirus

Health officials are trying to contain the virus after a cluster of cases on the south coast. Can the virus be kept at bay?

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Coronavirus: Ninth case found in UK

A woman who flew into London from China is being treated at a hospital in central London.

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East Kent baby deaths: Scale of deaths at trust 'not clear cut'

East Kent Hospitals Trust's boss disputes the numbers of baby deaths it accepts responsibility for.

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Dad 'cannot speak' to autistic son at mental health unit

Wayne Erasmus says he has not been able to see or speak to his son Huw for three years.

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Coronavirus: 12 patients treated by two coronavirus GPs being traced

All 12 of the patients treated by two GPs with coronavirus are being traced by health officials.

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Children with arthritis 'facing delays to diagnosis'

About 15,000 children in the UK have arthritis, but many face delays in diagnosis, says a charity.

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Coronavirus: China and the virus that threatens everything

With the country reeling from the massive public health disaster, what might it mean for the economy, society and those in power?

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Coronavirus in the UK: 5 things you need to know about Covid-19

The BBC's Fergus Walsh assesses the chances of contracting Covid-19 in the UK and the best ways to avoid it.

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Coronavirus disease named Covid-19

Researchers have been calling for an official name to avoid confusion around the virus.

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Coronavirus: British patient named as businessman Steve Walsh

Steve Walsh says he has "fully recovered" from the virus after catching it at a conference in Singapore.

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China launches coronavirus 'close contact detector' app

The announcement highlights the high level of Chinese government surveillance of its citizens.

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Wild swimming: Swansea man's cold sea challenge 'to get out of bed'

Josh Pike has been joined by groups of strangers on his year of sunrise swims - and a friendly seal.

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Type 2 diabetes cases in Scotland 'up by 40% in 10 years'

The number of people diagnosed rose from 190,772 to 267,615 between 2008 and 2018, a study by Diabetes Scotland shows.

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Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000

Hubei officials lose their jobs in the most high-profile 'removals' of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Frozen-egg storage 10-year limit 'could be extended'

Women's choices on when to have children may be affected by the current law, ministers say.

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Sepsis: Baby 'not given antibiotics for hours', inquest hears

Three-month-old Lewys Crawford died the day after his parents took him to hospital.

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Super-spreaders: Why are they important?

Some people pass on their infection to large numbers of people - is it happening with coronavirus?

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Coronavirus: Brighton GP practice closes after staff member tests positive

The NHS took action after a staff member at the County Oak medical centre tested positive for the virus.

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East Kent baby deaths: Four more families come forward

Families say their babies would have survived had East Kent NHS Trust provided better care.

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Coronavirus claims 97 lives in one day - but number of infections stabilises

Meanwhile, another 60 people have caught the virus on a quarantined cruise ship in Japan.

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Coronavirus 'imminent threat' to public health

UK government declares coronavirus a "serious and imminent threat" to public health.

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NHS cancer patients 'missing out on basics information'

NHS staff pressures are leaving 120,000 patients a year "in the dark" about their illness, a charity says.

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Teeth-whitening: Reports of illegal procedures up 26%

An undercover investigation finds companies offering training for fraudulent qualifications.

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

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HIV in older people: 'I thought it was a young person's illness'

Six in 10 over-50s with HIV receive a late diagnosis, as experts call for more awareness of sexually transmitted infections.

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Rugby concussion: Swansea University study into protecting women

Research has found women are at a greater risk than men and the effects are more severe.

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Welsh NHS help for sepsis survivors 'non-existent'

More than 10,000 people get sepsis each year in Wales and about 2,000 die, according to a charity.

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Coronavirus: Five Brits in French ski chalet catch virus

The four adults and a child are not in a serious condition, the French health minister says.

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Coronavirus: Next Britons flown from Wuhan to be taken to Milton Keynes

UK citizens returning from the coronavirus-hit city will be quarantined at a conference centre for 14 days.

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GP Manish Shah jailed for 90 sex assaults on patients

Manish Shah is given three life sentences for assaulting 24 female patients - including a teenage girl.

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Li Wenliang: Coronavirus death of Wuhan doctor sparks anger

Li Wenliang's death has sparked unprecedented levels of grief and anger on Chinese social media.

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Comedian Jon Richardson helps Aylesbury man raise vital charity funds

Martin Hywood's prolific charity fundraising caught the attention of famous comedian Jon Richardson.

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Jeremy hunt calls for public inquiry into NHS after baby deaths

Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt questions why mistakes seem to 'keep happening' after hospital trust scandals.

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'My newborn son died and gave another baby life'

Valentina Daprile lost her son when he was eight days old. She and her husband donated his organs so another child could live.

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Contraception shortage 'causing utter chaos'

Experts say supply problems of key contraceptives could lead to unplanned pregnancies and abortions.

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Divisive weight loss wager firm targets UK dieters

American-style weight loss 'betting' websites are using social media to reach British dieters.

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Complete vaginal-mesh removals 'leaving material behind'

Dozens of women who thought they were having a "complete mesh removal" are said to be affected.

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Coronavirus: Third case confirmed in the UK

The patient has been taken to a specialist NHS centre, England's chief medical officer says.

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Coronavirus: Newborn becomes youngest person diagnosed with virus

The baby in Wuhan may have contracted the virus in the womb, or immediately after birth.

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West Midlands smear test results delayed by 10 weeks

Thousands of women are thought to have been affected by the backlog in the West Midlands.

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Heads Up: Tackling mental health through football

Prince William has launched a new initiative aimed at normalising conversations about mental health.

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Ban term 'painkiller' to end obsession with drugs

Government adviser calls for change in culture on painkillers with greater focus on social issues.

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Landmark study to transform cancer treatment

Scientists said 99% of understanding of cancer was missing until today.

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Coronavirus: NHS orders 'assessment pods' for every hospital

The move is meant to protect other patients from infection if people ignore advice to self-isolate.

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Families protest over NHS medical cannabis rules

About 20 families took part in the protest demanding the NHS funds medical cannabis treatments.

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World-renowned HIV researcher Frank Plummer, 67, dies

The 'visionary' microbiologist is remembered for research that helped save thousands of lives.

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A visual guide to the outbreak

Six maps and graphics explaining how the respiratory virus has spread and how it is being dealt with.

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Coronavirus: Five things you need to know

There is no need to avoid Chinese food or keep your pets at a distance - we give you the facts.

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Sexually transmitted infections: UK's sexual health 'not in good shape'

Two charities are urging the government to increase funding to sexual health services and education.

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Ian Paterson: Redditch MP Rachel Maclean among patients operated on

Rachel Maclean says she now has "doubts about the procedure and my health years later".

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Coronavirus: Final UK flight to bring home Britons from Wuhan

Government charter comes after Britons were urged to leave China as the outbreak claims more lives.

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How the new coronavirus will finally get a proper name

Finding an official title for the new virus is a surprisingly fraught task, reports the BBC's Jasmine Taylor-Coleman.

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Dynamo: How Crohn's made me '150% better at magic'

The magician recalls how his poor health nearly robbed him of the use of his hands to perform.

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CEO Secrets: Can you be the boss if you're in chronic pain?

Shazia Ginai, who suffers from chronic pain, found that it was no barrier to being the CEO of a market research firm.

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My fight with bureaucracy to work as cancer nurse

Australian Louisa Doyle is having to leave the UK because her application has dragged on for months.

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Coronavirus outbreak not yet pandemic, World Health Organization says

The assessment comes despite the deadly virus spreading from China to more than two dozen nations.

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Coronavirus: UK tells all Britons to leave China 'if they can'

The Foreign Office is issuing the advice to minimise the risk of exposure to the new coronavirus.

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Ian Paterson: Surgeon wounded hundreds amid 'culture of denial'

An inquiry recommends the 11,000 patients operated on by Ian Paterson have their surgery reassessed.

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The patients inspired to take up parkrun by their GPs

More than 1,500 GP surgeries have signed up to encourage patients to take part in their local parkrun.

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Wales tax rises considered to pay for growing care costs

Ministers want a "grown-up debate" on paying for social care, with the idea of tax rises on the table.

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The Chinese doctor who tried to warn others about coronavirus

When Li Wenliang warned about a Sars-like virus at his hospital in Wuhan, authorities tried to silence him.

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'My baby died of sepsis - we can stop more deaths'

Machines that can help detect the deadly blood condition are being installed in a Glasgow hospital.

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Coronavirus: China admits 'shortcomings and deficiencies'

A crackdown on wildlife markets, where the virus emerged, has been ordered.

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The shelter giving wine to alcoholics

A Canadian scheme tries to stabilise alcoholics by giving them measured amounts of booze each day.

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HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results

Experts share "deep disappointment" an experimental jab does not offer protection against HIV.

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Coronavirus: Could it become pandemic?

How likely is coronavirus to go global and become the next pandemic?

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Coronavirus: One Briton 'fell ill' during Wuhan evacuation flight

The Britons evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city on Sunday are put in separate isolation.

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Medics in Glasgow probe heart risk side effects of chemotherapy

A major study will investigate the cause of heart problems developed after taking modern cancer drugs.

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Coronavirus: China accuses US of causing panic and 'spreading fear'

The US is denying entry to all foreign nationals who have visited China in the past two weeks.

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Coronavirus: Hong Kong hospital staff strike to demand closure of China border

Workers want the border with mainland China completely shut - but authorities insist it stays open.

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Coronavirus: UK donates £20m to speed up vaccine

The health secretary says the funds will help Britain lead the way in developing a new inoculation.

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Coronavirus: First death outside China reported in Philippines

The WHO says a 44-year-old Chinese man has died after travelling to the Philippines from Wuhan.

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Coronavirus: Government launches public health campaign

An advertising campaign tells the UK public to catch sneezes in tissues as the new virus spreads.

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Peanut allergy drug approved by the US FDA

The drug is aimed at protecting against accidental exposure, but may cause a fatal reaction.

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Coronavirus: US and Australia close borders to Chinese arrivals

The US and Australia are among the countries that have implemented rare travel restrictions.

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Coronavirus: US bars foreigners who recently visited China

US citizens returning from Hubei province, where the coronavirus outbreak began, face quarantine.

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