Covid booster: Hospitals and pharmacies urged to ramp up rollout

NHS England is to give new guidance to health staff about the rollout, as the government races to beat Omicron.

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Covid: Omicron may require 'very stringent response', say Sage scientists

Officials should prepare for a "potentially significant" wave of cases, government scientific advisers say.

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Covid: Is it safe to hit the office Christmas party?

What is the chance that after-work drinks with colleagues will turn into a Covid superspreader event?

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Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa.

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Omicron: WHO warns of 'high infection risk' around globe

Omicron could lead to severe consequences in some regions, the World Health Organization has warned.

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Covid: Face masks rules return in England amid Omicron spread

Coverings become mandatory in shops and on public transport under measures to slow Omicron's spread.

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Covid: All UK adults should get Covid booster, say advisers

The recommendation, which needs ministerial approval, also suggests second doses for 12 to 15-year-olds.

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Covid-19 Omicron variant case linked to Brentwood primary school

Testing is offered to pupils and staff after the Omicron case is linked to the school in Brentwood.

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Omicron: How do you detect it?

Swabs from PCR tests can help identify omicron, depending on the lab they are sent to.

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Dr Michael Watt: General Medical Council welcomes voluntary erasure appeal

Dr Michael Watt made a voluntary application to be removed from the medical register in October.

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Covid in Scotland: Six cases of Omicron variant identified

Some of the people identified are thought to have caught the virus variant in the community.

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Omicron: Targeted testing in Nottinghamshire school

Parents are being asked to consent to testing after a case of Omicron was confirmed in Nottingham.

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Covid: JCVI scientists to announce decision on booster rollout

A reduction in time between doses and extending the programme to younger age groups could be approved.

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Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report.

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Covid: Health Secretary Sajid Javid to detail new measures

The PM has already announced a tightening-up on mask-wearing and PCR tests for all arrivals in the UK.

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New Covid variant: Is the government going far enough on Omicron?

The new variant's genetic profile has raised concerns, but there's a shortage of real-world data.

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Covid: Face masks re-introduced as UK Omicron cases found

Boris Johnson says "temporary and precautionary" measures will be introduced to slow the spread of Omicron.

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Two cases of new variant of Covid-19 detected in UK

Two people in the UK have been found to be infected with the new Covid variant, Omicron, the health secretary says.

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Covid: New Omicron variant not a disaster, says Sage scientist

Prof Calum Semple says some scientists are "hugely overstating" the fears around the Omicron variant.

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'World-leading' Down's Syndrome bill clears first hurdle in Parliament

Liam Fox's plan to ensure lifelong care looks set to become law in England early next year.

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Covid variant: UK put safety first over Africa travel - Shapps

Fears about the impact on vaccines mean travel from six African countries had to be restricted, he adds.

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Ambulances forced to queue daily outside A&Es, study suggests

NHS guidance says that ambulance handovers should be completed within 15 minutes.

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Surgeon's CQC whistleblower claims branded fanciful

A doctor alleges his role as a special adviser to England's healthcare regulator was ended unfairly.

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Covid vaccines safe in pregnancy, data shows

More mothers-to-be should come forward for the jab, the UK Health Security Agency's report suggests.

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Shropshire baby deaths: Ockenden report delayed until March

Donna Ockenden was to publish her findings on Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in December.

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Sativex brain tumour trial backed by Tom Daley starts

Brain tumour researchers hit their funding target after a £400,000 campaign backed by the Olympian.

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Drug and alcohol treatment sees rise in deaths in England

Changes to support and access during lockdowns are likely to be factors, a report says.

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Family of woman with Covid allowed to appeal against end-of-life ruling

Specialists had said the woman was the "most complicated" Covid patient in the world.

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Hackney man first to receive 3D-printed prosthetic eye

Steve Varze will be given the realistic eye at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

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Mental health: Western Trust sees rise in children treated for depression

Figures from the Western Trust show a rise in under-18s attending hospital over their mental health.

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End-of-life care: Worry over support for those dying at home

A charity says if services are not prepared, carers will struggle and people will feel unsupported.

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Doctor says healthcare regulator misled the public

A surgeon claims he was dismissed as special adviser because he raised concerns over an inspection.

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Progesterone recommended to prevent early miscarriage

The hormonal treatment could lead to 8,450 more babies being born each year in the UK, experts say.

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VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child.

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

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Covid: Law reform calls for 'vital' care home visits

Some care home residents are still dying alone during Covid-19 outbreaks, a campaign group says.

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Covid: No extension to Scottish vaccine passport scheme

Nicola Sturgeon says the scheme will not be extended to cinemas and theatres, as had been widely expected.

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

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Covid-19: Home working advised in Northern Ireland

Ministers are "strengthening" the message and asking employers to support home working where possible.

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Nurses' mental health: 'Most people in the NHS, they are sad'

An A&E nurse describes the anguish she's faced - and how a helpline inspired by Clap for Carers gave her hope.

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Decision due on expansion of Scottish vaccine passport scheme

Scotland's vaccine passport scheme could be extended to cinemas, theatres and other venues in December.

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Change to sepsis advice after mums' herpes deaths

Medical advice on how new mothers with sepsis should be treated is to change after two women died of a herpes infection.

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NHS could give therapy before anti-depressants, under new guidelines

Group exercise and mindfulness are also to be recommended before medication, according to new advice.

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Covid death doctor Irfan Halim touched lives, brother says

Surgeon Dr Irfan Halim switched to working on the frontline when the pandemic hit.

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Some vulnerable people use A&E weekly or more

A small group of patients make up 16% of all A&E visits in England, a new report suggests.

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Social care: Boris Johnson defends his plan amid criticism over the cost cap

New details emerged last week that charities have warned could hit poorer people the hardest.

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New mothers who died of herpes could have been infected by one surgeon

Two mothers who died of herpes after ​having Caesareans could have been infected by a single surgeon, the BBC has found. 

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Children in care in England could hit almost 100,000 by 2025

The figure for England would represent a 36% rise in a decade, research for county councils says.

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Adults in England aged 40 upwards will be invited to book booster

Those who received second vaccine at least six months ago are eligible for top-up jab from Monday.

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Covid: Javid orders probe into medical device racial bias

The health secretary's review follows research suggesting oximeters work less well in darker-skinned people.

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Deaths of people treated under the Mental Health Act rose during pandemic

An ex-health secretary warns staff shortages are now compromising patient safety in the NHS.

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'I found I had breast cancer when I lost my voice'

An Edinburgh mother-of-two thought she had laryngitis when her voice turned to a "papery whisper".

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Booster vaccines to be added to NHS Covid Pass for travel

People in England will be able to prove they have had a third dose, enabling travel to some countries.

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Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30BFn6N

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Postnatal depression in dads: 'I didn't know men could struggle too'

One international study estimates as many as one in 10 men struggle with postnatal depression.

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

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Covid-19: Robin Swann advises more working from home

Robin Swann says if someone worked from home when the pandemic began they should be working from home now.

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Domestic abuse: GPs trained to spot signs of violence

Dr Siaron West says specialist training made "at least half a dozen of my patients" spring to mind.

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Covid: UK government wasn't ready for pandemic, report finds

Detailed plans on shielding, job support and school disruption were lacking, the spending watchdog says.

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Take at home treatment for spinal muscular atrophy

The oral drug could help children like Melvil born with a condition that causes progressive muscle weakness.

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

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Covid cases highest in younger children in England

Recorded infections among those aged five to nine have outstripped other age groups for the first time.

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Covid: 50 firms got VIP fast-track equipment contracts

The companies were chosen to supply protective equipment in the early stages of the pandemic.

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'Air freshener used as disinfectant' at Skye care home

The claim is among new allegations about the running of Skye's Home Farm during a fatal Covid outbreak.

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Mental health: Anxiety, depression and self-harm on rise among teens

Charities and doctors say online and school pressures mean more teens have mental health issues.

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First long-acting injection for HIV approved

England's drugs watchdog says it is as effective as daily pills, without the burden of taking them.

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Covid passes may be used to keep pubs open at Christmas

Wales is staying at alert level zero, with no changes to rules planned for at least three weeks.

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Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid

The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases.

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Widow demands answers over Covid official Andrew Slorance's death

Top civil servant Andrew Slorance was treated for an undisclosed infection at a troubled hospital.

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Emergency departments: 'More than 500 excess deaths' in NI due to crowding

The figure is calculated in a UK-wide report looking at emergency departments between 2020 and 2021.

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Government changes rules on social care cap

Labour says the move to change the way care costs are covered will hit the poorest hardest.

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Covid vaccines: Children told to delay jab for 12 weeks after infection

UK experts recommend 12-week delay for healthy 12 to 17-year-olds before Covid vaccine, up from four.

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Concerns over regulation of electroconvulsive therapy in NI

ECT involves passing electric currents through the brain to treat conditions such as depression.

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'We're not battle-axes' - GP receptionists

Primary care staff in Bristol say they have never seen pressure like this before - and winter hasn't even started yet.

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Vaccine research among cyber attack targets

The UK's National Cyber Security Centre says it dealt with a record 777 incidents in the last year.

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Hidden pandemic of antibiotic-resistant infections, health officials warn

Antibiotics should be taken only when really needed - and not for coughs, colds or sore throats.

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Dyson Award winners: Glaucoma glove and bottle scanner

A device to stem blood loss from stab wounds, which won the UK award, also received an international prize.

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Rare case of woman's body ridding itself of HIV

The patient's immune cells appear to have eliminated the virus without drugs or therapy.

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

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Covid-19: Pubs curfew and working at home return in Ireland

Bars, restaurants and nightclubs must close at midnight from Thursday, the government decides.

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Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill.

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Pandemic sees big rise in obese children in England

Levels of obesity rise to 25% in primary school year six and 14% in reception year in England.

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

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Covid: 'Putting people to sleep knowing they may not wake'

An intensive care consultant says most Covid cases are those aged between 40 and 50.

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£50m motor neurone disease funding 'offers glimmer of hope'

Campaigners including former policeman Chris Johnson hope a cure can be found in the next five years.

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Covid-19: Robin Swann calls for NI passport scheme

The health minister is to table a proposal to bring before the Stormont executive later this week.

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MPs find 'serious failings' in sickle cell care

Parliamentary report says some patients report being racially abused by doctors and nurses.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3Fj7juQ

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Covid booster doses to be offered to over 40s

Also, 16 and 17 year olds should get a second dose of vaccine according to official UK advice.

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Covid: Austria introduces lockdown for unvaccinated

Some two million people are told to stay at home amid growing pressure on hospitals as cases surge.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3cg2OV6

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Covid vaccines: NHS jabs more than 1m children aged 12-15 in England

A single dose of the Pfizer jab has been available to 12 to 15-year-olds since 20 September.

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Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?

Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers.

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Covid: Boosters should be given to young, says leading scientist

Neil Ferguson says giving booster jabs to younger age groups would drive down transmission levels.

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Paramedic jailed for North West Ambulance Service defibrillator theft

Scott Sutherland stole defibrillators from the North West Ambulance Service to sell on eBay.

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UK bucking trend of rising Covid cases in Europe

New infections remain steady in the UK, while some European neighbours are seeing steep rises.

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Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge

The measures are expected to last three weeks, while Austria plans a lockdown for the unvaccinated.

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AstraZeneca to take profits from Covid vaccine

The drugs giant signs new deals, but poorer countries will continue to get the vaccine at cost price.

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Belfast pancreatic cancer survivor's message of hope

A Belfast man marking 10 years since his diagnosis urges people to be aware of symptoms.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3F89Zv9

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Wiltshire's Porton Down balloted for strike over pay

The Prospect union says a strike would be the first at the laboratory.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3c6bLjS

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Menopause: Bereaved husband urges men to spot mental health signs

David Salmon, whose wife Linda took her own life, says he was unaware of the link to mental health.

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

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Alder Hey NHS Trust must pay boy £27m over brain injuries

Alder Hey NHS Trust admitted a "breach of duty" in the boy's care, the judge said.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3c3VOuD

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Covid: Medication holiday may boost vaccine protection

A trial will look at how to protect patients against Covid who also need immunosuppressant drugs.

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

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Black women four times more likely to die in childbirth

Charities say inequalities in maternal care need to be addressed urgently.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3EY3lYm

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Alabama boy certified as world's most premature baby

Curtis Means defied all odds after he was delivered in Birmingham, Alabama, weighing just 420g.

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'Urinary tract infection left me housebound'

Women with chronic urinary tract infections say the pain can last for years and make it impossible to live a normal life.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3C4sOxr

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Covid: First UK case in pet dog confirmed by top vet

All available evidence suggests it caught the virus from its owner, experts say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3F2TMr6

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Secondary infertility: When you can't have a second child

The emotional struggle as one couple tries for a brother or sister for their daughter.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kMoZY3

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University of Oxford starts new Ebola vaccine trials

Clinical trials are under way for a new Ebola vaccine developed by the University of Oxford.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3bXW5PM

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Vaccine firm Valneva seeks apology over Javid comments

French firm says it will not rule out "legal recourse" against the UK government for loss of earnings.

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Lives at risk from 'unacceptable' ambulance waits

Targets missed across UK with some heart attack and stroke victims waiting up to nine hours for help.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30byk4B

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Hundreds of patients in gene study given rare disease diagnosis

The new approach could lead to better treatments for those waiting years for answers.

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

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Hack leaves fertility clinic medical data at risk

A private fertility clinic and a hospital are among those hit by a ransomware gang.

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

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Covid-resistant people inspire new vaccine tactic

Some people exposed to coronavirus didn't get ill. Now researchers want to use that in vaccines.

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

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Germany coronavirus: Record rise prompts warning of 100,000 deaths

The state of Saxony has the highest rate of infection in Germany and the lowest vaccine take-up.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/308DMor

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Coronavirus births: 'My baby's first word was mask'

How the lingering effects of the pandemic are affecting the lives of new parents and young children.

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Toddlers may be getting hooked on sugar in snacks

Some weaning snacks encourage a sweet tooth from an early age, say health campaigners.

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

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Covid in Scotland: 'Nursing shifts left me inconsolable'

As vacancies hit a record high, Chloe Burke says she is leaving nursing because the pressure was too much to bear.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3EVpsi3

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Covid-19: Vaccines to be compulsory for frontline NHS staff in England

Whitehall sources tell the BBC frontline staff will have until the spring to get fully vaccinated.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3H3owtU

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California couple sue clinic for alleged IVF swap 'horror'

Two California couples gave birth to each others’ babies after a mix-up at a fertility clinic , a lawsuit claims.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3wB1N3C

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Regular 10pm bedtime linked to lower heart risk

Synchronising sleep to match our internal body clock appears to be good for the heart, claim scientists.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3H2nQVy

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Lesbian couple challenge NHS over 'discriminatory' fertility policy

Influencers Whitney and Megan Bacon-Evans say the rules are unfair to LGBT people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3ETHP72

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David Fuller: Independent inquiry announced into mortuary abuse

The inquiry comes after David Fuller sexually abused the bodies of more than 100 women in hospitals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/309UdRE

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Covid: Unvaccinated urged to come forward before winter

NHS bosses say it's never too later to protect your family at Christmas, whether you're 18 or 80.

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Covid-19: US reopens border to UK travellers after almost two years

After nearly two years, the US lifts its travel ban to UK visitors who have had both Covid vaccine doses.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YuocD6

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Hundred people die challenging terminally ill benefits awards

Around 100 people who were denied fast-tracked disability benefits died while challenging the decision.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3bRYM5c

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Covid: Get booster jabs so we can enjoy Christmas - Javid

The health secretary urges people to join the "national mission" to avoid restrictions over winter.

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Covid: Booster jabs to open earlier for booking in England

NHS England is relaxing booking rules to help higher-risk people get their top-up jabs more quickly.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3kbTqX8

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Anxiety link to irritable bowel syndrome seen in DNA - research

Scientists have been studying more than 50,000 people with IBS to better understand the condition.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3mN5VtQ

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Covid: Pfizer says antiviral pill 89% effective in high risk cases

The company stopped clinical trials early because initial results for the drug were so positive.

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Covid: WHO warns Europe once again at epicentre of pandemic

The WHO warns of 500,000 more deaths in Europe by February as cases soar across the continent.

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High-risk Covid gene more common in South Asians

About 60% of people from South Asian backgrounds carry a gene that puts them at higher risk.

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First pill to treat Covid gets approval in UK

The tablet - molnupiravir - will be given twice a day to patients recently diagnosed with the disease.

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HPV vaccine cutting cervical cancer by nearly 90%

Researchers say regular cervical screening may not be necessary because of the success of the vaccine.

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The brain sensor discovery behind humans getting taller

Scientists say they've worked out how the body knows when to grow and start puberty.

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Covid: Hard months to come in pandemic for UK, says Van-Tam

Too many people believe the pandemic is over, England's deputy chief medical officer warns.

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Will complacency damage Covid booster rollout?

Millions of over-50s and others have had a third jab - but could they have been rolled out more quickly?

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Covid-19: Sage scientist Sir Jeremy Farrar steps down from role

He says levels of Covid transmission in the UK are "concerning" as he leaves the advisory group.

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Cancer detection fell in Scotland during pandemic

New figures show breast cancer diagnosis was down by 19%, bowel cancer by 25% and lung cancer by 9%.

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Cannabis treatment: Parents fear for teen's life without drug

The life of Bailey Williams, 19, "hangs in the balance" without cannabis treatment, his family say.

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Wrexham: Bird flu confirmed among poultry and wild birds

The virus does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers, the Welsh government says.

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Covid-19 deaths pass five million worldwide

Vaccines have slowed the death rate, but officials warn of worrying rises in some countries.

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