Almost three million tested for cancer in England

Record numbers are being tested for cancer but treatment targets are still being missed in England.

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Actress and mum get MBEs for brain charity work

Actress Emilia Clarke and her mother Jenny are named in the New Year Honours for brain charity work.

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One dead following cheese recall over E. coli

A person dies in Scotland after an outbreak of the infection in the UK.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1wkRlfs

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Care home left patient lying in urine-soaked sheets

The care home is put in special measures after a significant deterioration in the standard of care.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3COUym1

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Health: Can BBC show help men talk about erectile dysfunction?

Stars and doctors hope Russell T Davies's BBC drama Men Up can help end impotence stigma.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fI9Dzki

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RSV: Jab for winter virus could cut baby hospitalisations by 80%, study says

More than 30,000 UK children under five are hospitalised with respiratory syncytial virus a year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZV0TDL6

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Junior doctors' strike: Thousands of NHS appointments hit by walkout

The NHS is braced for its longest strike after last week's walkout caused nearly 89,000 cancellations.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dOrjzKG

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Young-onset dementia risk increased by Vitamin D deficiency and depression, study says

A major study has identified 15 risk factors for young-onset dementia, not all of which are genetic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RFSoafP

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Kidney donation: 'Giving a stranger this gift has changed my life'

Laura Maisey says giving away one of her organs has been the best thing that has ever happened to her.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kZm6yhn

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'Loneliest sheep' fronts mental health campaign

Rescued ewe Fiona is enlisted to help support farmers who might be struggling at Christmas.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eV1dYr9

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Cambridgeshire mum saves her toddler's life through liver transplant

The mum says she would have done anything possible to save her little boy's life.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xtZAiwj

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Landais Alzheimer - the village where everyone has dementia

The specially adapted environment is keeping people healthier and happier for longer, early evidence suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pMTS0z4

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Volunteers breathe polluted air to test impact on brain

Scientists are assessing how exposure to different kinds of air pollution impacts the brain.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Kkn9rfH

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Brain surgery teen to have first seizure-free Christmas

Angus Bain, 17, has suffered debilitating epileptic fits every week throughout his childhood.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MdznsFm

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Disabled people left as 'collateral damage' in Essex contract row

Money used to care for disabled people disappears amid a dispute between a council and payroll firm.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/c0LamhD

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Non-burping can damage quality of life, researchers say

People with the condition have to deal with abdominal bloating, gurgling noises and flatulence.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/icQMxEV

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Find out how the NHS is coping in your area

As the NHS enters the difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QG8ZNeH

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JN.1 Covid variant: WHO charts its rapid global spread

Covid and other infections could rise in many parts of the world this winter, the experts warn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9svoTV6

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Junior doctor could leave job over pay dispute

Dr Mohammed Hussain is joining national colleagues in three days of strike action.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/90F6LvY

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Disruption warning as junior doctor strikes return

NHS bosses say their worst fears are being realised as a three-day walkout begins in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yBzuWta

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The Kenyan women being helped by Alnwick stoma swimmer

Gill Castle, from Northumberland, is using her experience of having a stoma to help women in Kenya.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/G4Y5tXO

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Infected blood scandal compensation payments still not available

The government says it cannot make a decision on compensation after losing a key vote on the scandal.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RNKhupW

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NHS dentistry as we know it 'gone for good'

Most adults may need to start paying for care to protect free support for others, a think tank says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pyKtIqJ

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Dame Esther Rantzen: 'If I were PM, we would vote on assisted dying'

The veteran broadcaster speaks to the BBC about her decision to join Dignitas.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TIrtSmJ

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Michelle Mone admits she stands to benefit from £60m PPE profit

In an exclusive interview, the ex-Tory peer says she and her husband were made "scapegoats" for PPE failings.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zW7Dwb2

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Overseas staff 'exploited and trapped' at UK care home

Care home staff say they feel exploited and trapped by the firm that brought them to the UK to work.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/b3XmgU8

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Spiking crackdown to see more funding for test kits

Modernising the law and training for door staff are also among measures announced by the government.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YLIsocB

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Ellie Middleton: 'Learning the way my brain works has changed everything for me'

Author Ellie Middleton on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/F3Hl6Pr

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Avoidable 111 calls may risk lives over Christmas, service head warns

The north-west of England service says repeat medication orders on bank holidays add unnecessary pressure.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bXj28pT

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IT failures causing patient deaths, says NHS safety body

One patient was wrongly identified as not to be resuscitated because of slow access to digital records.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GXrgiOp

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Autism diagnosis wait times hit 300 days - NHS data

The number of people waiting for an autism diagnosis is up 50% over the past 12 months.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tEq2uZd

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The quest to find healthy and cheap sweeteners

Start-up firms are producing new sweeteners but will they be able to compete with sugar?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BWKbeJ3

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'I have had pneumonia around 40 times'

Nadine Richards says living in mouldy and damp conditions has taken a toll on her family's health.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rN1EldD

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Cystic fibrosis: The miracle drugs priced out of reach

Regulators around the world have questioned the high price set by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YUySelx

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Allergy details must be mandatory on menus - Food Standards Agency

Calls for change stem from the family of a teenager who died after an allergic reaction to a meal out.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BtuMCUd

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Smoking decline stalls since Covid as more young people take up the habit - study

The number of adults giving up more than doubled but many young adults started smoking, researchers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ar2Mup0

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Watch: A day in the life of a South East paramedic

A paramedic crew invites the BBC to experience a day on the front line of the NHS as winter arrives.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vAFxgQB

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NHS vaccinations to be booked online in drive to increase uptake

The digital expansion follows the success of the Covid vaccination programme, NHS England says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xl1748N

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Lucy Letby maintains innocence over baby murders, panel told

The nurse will not oppose being struck off, but does not accept her guilt, a disciplinary panel hears.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Dxk4Gle

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Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as opium producer

A Taliban ban led to a 95% drop in Afghan poppy cultivation, a UN report finds.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/iQtlV9g

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Calls for police to investigate mental health deaths in Norfolk and Suffolk

Campaigners in Norfolk and Suffolk say lessons are not being learned after thousands of unexpected deaths.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DJFRNP3

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'The law needs to catch up on student mental health'

A High Court is looking at whether universities owe a duty of care towards their students.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XGv05ns

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New Zealand smoking ban: Māori mourn loss of hard-won smoking reform

The model for an end to tobacco had been pushed for decades by New Zealand's Indigenous people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gO8sDYf

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Why do people always wait until January to get fit?

Many people wait until the new year to join a gym or start running - but now might be the best time.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ynM1jus

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A tale of two very different Covid inquiries

In London, ministers have been in the spotlight whereas the Scottish inquiry has focused on the victims.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5X1MLzs

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Merthyr Tydfil: The industrial town that paved the way for Viagra

Steelworkers in need of cash were among the men of Merthyr Tydfil who became medical guinea pigs.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fR2M0BQ

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Parkinson's Disease: 'You can have a career after diagnosis'

A hospital nurse tells of her experience after her "overwhelming" Parkinson's Disease diagnosis.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EzjNb5S

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New test to prevent hearing loss in newborns

A test is available in Brighton to determine if babies could lose their hearing from an antibiotic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9MDUXTk

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Blood test shows if organs are ageing fast or slowly

Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZQIXVEM

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I should have twigged Covid risk earlier, admits Boris Johnson

The former PM tells the pandemic inquiry he initially underestimated the challenge posed by the virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZQy6lhj

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Covid study: mRNA vaccines could be fine-tuned

The revolutionary technology could be updated for even greater accuracy, research suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AeaXQ2n

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Data breach by Addenbrooke's Hospital reveals patient information

Addenbrooke's Hospital apologises for two data breaches in 2020 and 2021 involving 22,446 patients.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VPZK472

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Blood in urine cancer warnings to appear in men's toilets

The awareness messages will be carried on urinal mats as part of efforts to detect male cancers early.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Rf0abJX

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Ministers lose infected blood vote after Tory MPs revolt

MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/auj3hB1

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Humiliated Covid whistleblower says boss tried to 'break' her

A senior doctor gives her first interview since being awarded a record £3.2m payout at a tribunal.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IFwzAWo

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HIV and forced sterilisations: How four Kenyan women found justice

Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/khQPF4V

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Care sector fears migration changes are a step back

Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/x6KZeDG

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Batten Disease: Parents to celebrate 'last Christmas' with daughter

Addy Clarke's parents are making the most of time with the seven-year-old, who has Batten Disease.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0JF5aCu

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Infected blood: Tory rebellion expected on payouts amendment

Up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands have died.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/u5FRPyp

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NHS doing everything to avoid winter crisis, says Atkins

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says planning for winter "started much earlier" this year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/952KLyD

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Why Naga Munchetty is asking: ‘How are your periods?'

The Radio 5 Live presenter finds out that the answer could help many women like her.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JQjDI4W

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Baby formula soaring costs: 'I struggle, but I won’t buy a cheaper brand'

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/obHgVBR

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Boris Johnson to apologise to Covid Inquiry but say he got big calls right

But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls right.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/95BoGsM

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UK human swine flu case: Why now, and what's next?

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.

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Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden's blood clot after chemo

The dancer, 33, says her "nightmare seems to be never ending" after a blood clot on her lung.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9Y310pg

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Covid inquiry: Lockdown should have been three weeks earlier - Hancock

The ex-health secretary also said a "toxic culture", driven by Dominic Cummings, hindered the Covid response.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1IK8mdU

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Darlington Hospital launches new camera-based weight loss surgery

A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gGA63YE

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Head teacher says autistic student died despite family's plea for support

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZsSHOPm

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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings is examining how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CaOP0ov

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Elfbar: Top vape firm drops sweet flavours over appeal to kids

Leading vape brands Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zwNLAQf

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The Covid kids starting school unable to speak

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fxStkVG

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Southmead Hospital tackling emergency waits as winter arrives

It is investing millions to get patients in and out quicker as colder weather arrives.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4twdiW7

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Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success

The pop legend steps up his campaign to eradicate HIV, as a new NHS testing scheme shows promising results.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/A5wtXZh

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Thalidomide: Australia gives national apology to survivors and families

PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ozmePAV

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Nurses react with fury over doctor pay offer

Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xvIoM7Y

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Vaping: Australia to ban disposable vape products from January

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hKnY9w3

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Excluding us from meetings harmed Covid response, mayors tell inquiry

Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sAbJnfV

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Fresh pay offer could end NHS consultant strikes

Extra increase on top of 6% rise given this year will now be put to union members in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2YAi6Ch

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'Long Covid triggered our MCAS, but doctors didn't believe us'

Elle Gorman and George Cooper explain how they were told their post-long Covid illness didn't exist.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/baJis9P

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New Zealand smoking ban: Health experts criticise new government's shock reversal

Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/P43Hbhz

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John Lewis to offer health checks to customers

The department store is partnering with Covid-19 testing firm Randox Health to offer new services.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8sx9H1O

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Covid: Lack of trust in government adversely affected minorities - Badenoch

The business secretary tells the Covid inquiry some minority groups did not trust the government.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7VEkGKF

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Hep C: More than 70% of Bristolians 'know nothing' of virus

Keith Hathaway, from Bristol, is promoting awareness of blood-borne viruses such as Hepatitis C.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QnmqJde

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WHO seeks China data on 'pneumonia clusters' in children

The UN agency wants data on an outbreak reported by the media and disease monitoring systems.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vq34Uz0

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Covid inquiry: Van-Tam family received 'unexpected' death threats

Former medical adviser tells the UK Covid inquiry he considered stepping down over safety fears.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Mr0ct6S

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Kent GPs facing imminent crisis, says survey

A survey of dozens of staff says an increase in funding and a reduction of paperwork is needed.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wnCfYhi

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Can writing a diary protect your mental health?

Sir Patrick Vallance's "brain dumps" morphed into damning public critiques - but are diaries therapeutic?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4sDlJYa

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Concern after unqualified medics given senior Birmingham hospital roles

Physician associates have been used in responsible positions at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tdjMIap

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Black women most likely to die in medieval London plague

Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VAjDWr7

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'Poor' NHS interpreting services leading to misdiagnosis and deaths, says group

The BBC has found interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/y7AR6Sz

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Covid inquiry: Chris Whitty to appear after Vallance says pair had different opinions

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WCHBgaS

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Red-wine headache explained - and it is not about volume

For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/52FyYoU

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‘I was addicted to social media - now I'm suing Big Tech’

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/a0mqIDx

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Nottingham maternity units still failing some patients, says review leader

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden says her ongoing review had found criticism of interpretation services.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/i28hCjO

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My anxiety is back since ADHD medication ran out

Angela Kirkpatrick is concerned about what stopping the treatment will do to her symptoms.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/W4zfuZ6

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More illness among young affecting work ability

They are now likely to say ill-health affects their job as the middle-aged did 10 years ago.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/T7sxuQq

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My pre-death grief over husband's dementia

Marion Ritchie says she was grieving for the future that was gone when her husband was diagnosed.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uhlAy5M

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More women to get contraceptive pill from chemists in England

A range of new services will be available without the need to go to a GP, from December, in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dfoNFmZ

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Medical cannabis: Parents 'denied it turn to illegal means for children'

Hannah Deacon suggests hundreds of parents who cannot get it medically turn to illegal methods.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CWNblJI

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The online black market cashing in on weight loss jab hype

Doctors warn drugs from unregulated sources could contain potentially toxic ingredients.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ycdn1ZL

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NHS England promises to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040

Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JVpMCYw

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Give toddlers chickenpox jab, advisers tell NHS

All UK children should be protected against the virus at 12 and 18 months of age, advisers tell NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2WzU4Bu

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NHS struggling to open extra winter beds and fill staffing gaps

Hospitals in England warn a lack of funds means they must scale back on extra beds and recruitment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wLK0XQ7

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Indi Gregory: Critically ill baby dies after life-support turned off

Her dad, Dean Gregory, says eight-month-old Indi Gregory died at 01:45 GMT on Monday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/o5MxD7T

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Overseas doctors will remain 'crucial' despite recruitment drive - regulator

The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/h6Ds8OY

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Indi Gregory: Life-support withdrawn from critically ill baby

Christian Concern says eight-month-old Indi Gregory has been moved to a hospice.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/otQWBr5

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NHS board named in Glasgow hospital corporate homicide probe

It follows the deaths of four patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ePlKtqb

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Cystic fibrosis: Mum fears her baby will die after drugs are axed

The mum of a baby with cystic fibrosis says it is "unthinkable" she may not get the drugs she needs.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vnj90bE

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Suicide forum blocked to most UK users after Ofcom pressure

The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/t3uNvzT

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Arkansas man receives world's first eye transplant

A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HlbgCYF

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What is nitrous oxide and why is it being banned?

The government has made the possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9A1oat2

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Mounjaro obesity jab authorised in UK

Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WTxZFzD

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NHS to try out Alzheimer's disease blood tests

A £5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/q9U5udb

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Covid inquiry: Ex-minister challenged on plan for disabled people

It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/k5sBqNy

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Boris Johnson wanted to be injected with Covid on TV - ex-adviser

The former PM suggested being injected with the virus on TV would calm public fears, an ex-adviser says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/rOZlj45

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Bowel cancer patients allowed home on same day as stoma surgery

Patients can now go home on the same day as having surgery to remove stoma bags.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GK6obgw

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Mouth-cancer deaths fear over NHS dentist shortage

The numbers dying from the disease have risen steadily over the past 10 years, figures show.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BfXIRW1

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8oeWglH

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust paid PR firm £800k

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is criticised for payments to PR firm, the BBC reveals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kgeufUZ

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Disabled arts scheme: Buying tickets 'shouldn't be a performance'

A delayed pilot scheme will be up and running next year and should make booking tickets easier.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9lvi6xF

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Fundraiser Graeme Souness joins 'butterfly girl' Isla on hospital trip

Isla Grist, who has a rare skin condition, meets fundraiser Graeme Souness after she travels to London for treatment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zAZa0BU

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Lee Anderson: Tory MP apologises to doctor over strike tweet

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates £1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zdIOqS0

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NHS pay: Health staff win Covid bonus after legal action threat

Thousands of health workers who were excluded from a bonus will now get the payment, ministers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N06yD3F

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What we learned from a shocking week of Covid testimony

A picture emerged of a dysfunctional, divided No 10 - a timely reminder of events in November 2020.

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Why do we itch when reading about bedbugs?

Experts explain why just thinking about bedbugs can leave us feeling itchy.

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Unlikely first Covid lockdown could have been avoided - Johnson

The former PM says only a vaccine or drugs - unavailable at the time - could have averted the curbs.

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Suicide site encouraged daughter to die - parents

Bronwen Morgan's parents are calling for a block on suicide websites after she took her own life.

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No targeted mental health support for flood-hit farmers

The government rejects calls to provide new funding for mental health support for farmers in crises.

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Children's health warning system rolled out by NHS

The concerns of families and carers will be at the heart of a new early-warning system, the NHS says.

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Pioneering operation combines cancer surgery and Caesarean

Four women have had a landmark two-in-one operation to reduce the inherited risk of ovarian cancer.

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'Macho' culture at No 10 harmed Covid response, Helen MacNamara says

Former top official Helen MacNamara tells Covid inquiry women were sidelined in male-dominated No 10.

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Cough syrup maker boss jailed in Indonesia

The pharmaceutical firm, Afi Farma, has been linked to the deaths of more than 200 Indonesian children.

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Brain power dropped among over-50s during Covid-19 pandemic, study shows

Cognitive skills, such as memory, waned - possibly linked to stress, loneliness and alcohol, study shows.

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Hospitals fail people with learning disabilities, says watchdog

Watchdog concerned over lack of specialist nurses, training for staff and information sharing in England.

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Covid inquiry: Read the private WhatsApp messages from inside Downing Street

"Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic.

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Met Police to attend fewer mental health calls

A new scheme aims to free up officers' time and ensure help is given by mental health professionals.

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AI: Scientists excited by tool that grades severity of rare cancer

AI is twice as good at grading the aggressiveness of tumours than lab analysis, a study suggests.

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Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.

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Man given months to live becomes liver transplant pioneer

A man given months to live becomes the first patient to receive an experimental liver transplant.

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Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason.

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Patients waiting months could travel for treatment

Those who have not been seen for more than 40 weeks will get a chance to go elsewhere in England.

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Humza Yousaf denies deleting pandemic WhatsApp messages

The FM says ministers "past and present" must co-operate fully with Scottish and UK Covid inquiries.

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Hunt is on to find more effective flu treatments

Flu deaths hit a five-year high last winter and treatments for worst cases are still lacking, experts say.

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Nicola Sturgeon's Covid WhatsApp messages were deleted - newspaper report

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is reported to have deleted messages relating to the pandemic.

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Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing

"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital.

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'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'

When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation.

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HRT: Sharp rise in prescriptions after menopause campaign

Celebrities like Davina McCall have raised awareness of women's symptoms when their periods stop.

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Conjoined twins: Defying the odds to survive

They were not expected to survive but Ruby and Rosie, now 11, are celebrating with five other sets.

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NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says

Based on latest trends, yet more patients will be forced to wait, even if doctor strikes cease, projections suggest.

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Scottish Government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps

A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted.

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NHS trust sorry for sending mum on suicide course after son's death

Angelina Pattison was sent on the training by the NHS trust shortly after her son killed himself.

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NHS pay: Health staff begin legal fight over Covid bonus

The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus.

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SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating his winter sadness

Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK.

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GP appointments: Man leaves doctor of 77 years over delay

Gwyn John took action after hearing that he was 32nd in the call queue to his former GP.

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Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.

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Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support.

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Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis

Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked.

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'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

UK families angry at lack of action to shut down online suicide forum despite coroners' warnings.

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Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury - study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains.

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Welsh Ambulance Service declares extraordinary incident due to delays

The Welsh Ambulance Service declares an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients.

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TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter.

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Mental health help for under-fives overlooked - report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say.

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Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold pay talks with government

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government over pay for junior and specialist doctors.

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Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is.

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Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait

Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog.

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Could cheese made from peas be a healthy alternative for vegans?

University researchers in Nottingham have developed a cheese made from whole yellow split peas.

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Birmingham NHS trust sacks staff after sexual harassment claims

The three sackings, at University Hospitals Birmingham, are revealed at a sexual safety charter launch.

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Clampdown on unproven fertility treatment add-ons

A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective.

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Experts call for tighter limits on 'forever chemicals' in water

A group of leading scientists have said the current levels of PFAS could be damaging to human health.

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NHS strikes: Consultants and government to hold talks to try to end dispute

The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet.

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NI health workers left with 'de facto pay freeze'

Six health trust chiefs call on the NI secretary to take "concrete action" over a 2023-24 pay award.

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Nottingham mother struggling to get ADHD medication

Kimberley Grant says her daughter's education is put at risk if she does not have her medication.

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North East Ambulance Service patient declared dead woke up in hospital

The North East Ambulance Service apologises to the patient's family and begins an investigation.

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NHS psych ward period provision criticised by patients

Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle.

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Care home boss shocked at speed of Covid variant

Kay Emsley says she was taken by surprise at how quickly residents at Shipdham Manor fell ill.

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NHS Wales: Thousands of hours missing from A&E figures

A&E waits in Wales have been seriously under-reported in official figures each month for a decade.

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The 'gay tax' facing same-sex couples starting a family

Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds.

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Derby: New anti-viral drug study aims to cure long Covid

Long Covid symptoms include extreme fatigue and breathlessness, palpitations, or brain fog.

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Muckamore inquiry: Staff accused of ignoring TB symptoms

The mother of a former patient said staff seemed "not to care" as he lost a large amount of weight.

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Lung cancer screening in Wales lags behind England - charity

A grandmother recalls how as a teenager she was rewarded with cigarettes for doing the ironing.

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Wheelchairs and weight: 'I haven't been able to weigh myself for 22 years'

Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight.

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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services.

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Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems.

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Botched dentistry: Harlow man took his life after years of pain

A coroner concludes a man's dental surgery in 2008 impacted his "ability to cope with daily life".

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Pret a Manger death: 'Lack of progress' after mum's death in Bath

The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others.

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Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse

Health and animal welfare campaigners say the overuse of antibiotics by UK farmers should be banned.

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Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage

Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems.

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The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says

The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans.

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Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens

Researchers have developed gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to bird flu.

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Partygate revelations destroyed trust in government, inquiry told

Ex-cabinet secretary says 'under no circumstances' should lockdown parties have taken place.

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Heating on prescription call for Wales' medically vulnerable

Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter.

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Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland

Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less.

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ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills

Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales.

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Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first.

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How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low.

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'Long colds' are a thing, like long Covid say experts

Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.

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Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says

Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears.

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Covid jab could be available privately from 2024

Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK.

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Bedbugs: How to deal with an infestation

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with.

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Pregnant smokers in Lincolnshire get help to quit

A new scheme is helping women in Lincolnshire stop smoking before they give birth.

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GP burnout: 'I was left feeling like a husk of a human'

A support service for NHS staff reports a 77% rise in doctors seeking help for mental health issues.

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Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling

Doctors are encouraged to identify problem gamblers and those at risk at the earliest possible stage.

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Surgeon who claimed Covid-19 was hoax struck off

Mr Muhammad Adil is struck-off after undermining public confidence in the medical profession.

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Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year - PM

MPs to get free vote on step which would mean a child of 14 would never legally be able to smoke.

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Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital

Cheshire Police begins a corporate manslaughter inquiry at a hospital after the conviction of Lucy Letby.

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Sir Patrick Vallance criticises Boris Johnson's 'impossible flip-flopping'

Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry.

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Bedbug panic sweeps Paris as infestations soar before 2024 Olympics

France is alarmed as "les punaises", as they're known in French, spread fear and loathing.

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Trans women may be banned from women's NHS wards

Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach.

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Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals

The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say.

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Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population.

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Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise

Government decisions in the pandemic's early days will be scrutinised as the Covid inquiry continues.

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New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease.

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Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman will share this year's Nobel prize for medicine.

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Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official

Health officials are encouraging anyone eligible to get jabs to protect against Covid and flu.

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72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption

Three-day joint walkout by junior doctors and consultants begins on Monday as pay dispute escalates.

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Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Experts say the findings could lead to "enormous change" in the way the treatment is delivered.

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Nottingham University Hospitals Trust failed to send 400,000 letters

An investigation by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust uncovered the scale of the issue.

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NHS dentist targets vulnerable in pilot scheme in Cornwall

A pilot project aims to focus the practice's limited NHS capacity on people with the greatest need.

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Ovarian cancer: Terminally ill woman blames health service for diagnosis delay

Christine Campbell has ovarian cancer and says the health system is not fit for purpose.

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Winchester consultant Martyn Pitman 'victimised over hospital concerns'

Martyn Pitman claims he was dismissed for raising concerns about midwifery care at a hospital.

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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.

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Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Vn7KeL1

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University Hospitals Birmingham: Half of staff felt bullied

Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse.

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust admits failures over deaths

Christie Harnett, 17, and another woman took their own lives at separate hospitals in Middlesbrough.

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Skin cancer: BBC's Anna Varle shares basal cell carcinoma experience

BBC journalist Anna Varle shares her experience of skin cancer to raise awareness.

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Addenbrooke's Hospital children's bone marrow transplant service opens

Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

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Breast cancer: The Asian survivors tackling taboo in the community

Asian women are being encouraged to push past cultural stigma and get checked for breast cancer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DLFSWui

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Newcastle Hospitals blames computer error for losing patient letters

The healthcare regulator has sought urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/12Fg0LA

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Warning sick days at highest level for decade

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aYvTqLe

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NHS strikes: More than a million appointments cancelled in England

There are calls for both sides to end the doctors' pay row, ahead of joint strike action next week.

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What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises

Hospitalisations have gone up since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned?

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Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VetdAG6

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Family of ill teen say they were silenced by courts

The 19-year-old is named as Sudiksha Thirumalesh after legal restrictions are lifted.

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Children on Addenbrooke's Hospital wards offered PE lessons

Ella, nine, finds hospital "boring" and loves the lessons which are believed to be a hospital first.

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Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum

Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi's immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/S0fkKom

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Student's 'freshers' flu' turned out to be meningitis

A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs.

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Doctor paid £3,000 for shift as new strike begins

Concern mounts about costs of walkouts in England, as doctors charge premium rates to provide cover.

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Nicky Newman: Celebrities pay tribute to inspirational cancer campaigner

Nicky Newman, who inspired with her brave outlook despite having stage four breast cancer, has died.

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What to do if you have Covid: Symptoms, tests and can you go to work or school?

No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it?

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Children on puberty blockers saw mental health change - new analysis

New analysis finds most children had a significant change in their mental health while on the drugs.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nBIbERH

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Hull cataract patient brings legal action over vision loss

John Stabler says the pain he felt after routine surgery was like being hit "with a sledgehammer".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IBCHPn4

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Double doctors' strike - what you need to know

Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PFNDLce

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aQtRJDn

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Doctors strike: NHS Gloucestershire warn of disruption

NHS Gloucestershire puts temporary changes in place while members of the BMA union walkout.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KGBzSgf

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Kent woman called 999 from hospital over care concerns

Ava Stanley from Higham says she "thought she was going to die" when nurses ignored her heart monitor.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GgKnvyH

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Covid: Over-65s called for jabs as hospital cases rise

The rollout has been brought forward as a precaution against a highly-mutated new Covid variant.

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Northampton General Hospital failed pregnant woman - ombudsman

Northampton General Hospital is told to compensate a pregnant woman for repeated failings.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mdqfkAr

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Use a condom to avoid gonorrhoea, university students told

The sexually transmitted infection is at record levels in the UK and students are most at risk.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GTYOanj

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Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines

There is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional "body and mind" approaches, say experts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/26mr4Vf

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Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s

The findings, which had been a mystery for decades, give new ideas for treating the disease.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BqYe0Sl

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NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

The NHS must ensure patients know they have the right to a second opinion, the health secretary says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PDwu0rE

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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.7m

Ministers blame strikes for worsening situation as extra £200m set aside for winter.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eGOpWLd

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England's only antidepressant withdrawal helpline to close

The NHS pulled funding for the service, saying it was never intended to be a national helpline.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oXDEawU

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New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands

The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0MxXqSE

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France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes

France joins several other European countries that are trying to stop children using e-cigarettes.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f6eKUwA

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Under-review Nottingham maternity units no longer inadequate

The Care Quality Commission says the troubled service has improved - but more needs to be done.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lKI3Dt7

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Nitrous oxide: MPs approve bill to ban laughing gas possession

Under the law change possessing the drug would carry a sentence of up to two years in prison or a large fine.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dXfcu3T

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MPs to investigate sexual harassment of female surgeons

It comes after women told BBC News of assaults by senior surgical colleagues in the operating theatre.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ni3oDS9

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BBL surgery: Woman who died in Turkey 'not told of risks'

A coroner says Melissa Kerr should have been made aware of the dangers of the operation in Turkey.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OxIk8qf

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Strep B: Mum calls for all pregnant women to be tested

Shannon Doherty spoke out after her baby son, Rían, became critically ill with the infection.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CgBcHSf

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Martha's rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights

Merope Mills, whose daughter's death was preventable, says she will meet Stephen Barclay this week.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GUPLgWE

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Transport for London bans 'unhealthy' artisan cheese advert

The cheese featured in the advert doesn't comply with advertising standards, TfL says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YDn2KVu

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Dolly the Sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

Creating the world's first cloned mammal was arguably one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th Century.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tiX06OZ

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Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests

Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/koMfibz

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Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon

The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon's operations.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7rhwGNp

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Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aCWgXEz

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Covid: Care homes and housebound get booster shots in England

The jabs are being given faster than planned in England, because a new variant is spreading in the UK.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MKknLmp

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Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk will be offered another jab in the autumn.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jxLvIhH

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New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yEHDtGl

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YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK

The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ptr92LD

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Sam Eljamel: Public inquiry to be held into disgraced brain surgeon

Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients while working at NHS Tayside, leaving many with life-changing injuries.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Hrmop61

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Nottingham maternity deaths: Police announce criminal inquiry

Police are to investigate deaths at a trust in Nottingham, already the subject of a major review.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/flO9ZNv

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Crumbling concrete fears at host of new hospitals

The NHS has identified Raac at 41 sites in England but the total may grow as more trusts come forward.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZNwGaSd

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Bleeding disorder: 'I'm trapped in my house and avoid family events'

Sharon Gregg, who bleeds from her nose, eyes and fingernails, calls for understanding of her rare disorder.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EuYPqWT

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How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6Vo4Wf3

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Young autistic people dying despite warnings over care

BBC analysis of notices issued by coroners shows repeated failings in the care of autistic people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jy2vx1c

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Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg

The research helps understanding of the earliest moments of life and the reasons behind infertility.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wYd3yxj

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Staffordshire surgeon sought over alleged sexual assaults

Police say they continue to pursue a surgeon after two separate complaints of assault were made.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/K23eYJI

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Turkey surgery warning as mother-of-four dies after gastric sleeve

Shannon Meenan Browse died from malnutrition after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey 18 months ago.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/If9hD6B

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Caution over study suggesting under-50 cancer surge

Cases in under-50s jump 79% since 1990 but population rise and better reporting are likely factors.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dw5x8sG

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year

Nitrous oxide will become a class C drug in the UK and carry up to two years in jail for possession.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sHRN1ET

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UK heatwave: Heat-health alert upgraded to amber as temperatures to hit 32C

Temperatures could hit as high as 32C by midweek, with the England alert in force until Sunday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yvXR4o3

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NHS ombudsman calls for Martha's rule to give power to patients

Rob Behrens says he was moved by the plea of Merope Mills, who shared the story of her daughter's death.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sqAEUit

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Losing my son to suicide felt like my heart was ripped out

Louise Russell is campaigning for more help and awareness after the death of her son Ciaran.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jz3Ee1N

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Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device

They say the sterilisation device left them in pain - but the manufacturer defends its safety.

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

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Teenage vaping: ‘I’ll have puffs as I’m falling asleep’

Seventeen-year-old Leia is one of a growing number of teenage vapers - but she’s trying hard to quit.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8sNuAOX

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Dr Michael Watt: 2018 assessment found he was not fit to practice

Neurologist Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of of Northern Ireland's biggest ever patient recall .

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gvHLNUo

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Infant leukaemia: Ipswich mother tells of her baby death heartbreak

A mother-of-two from Suffolk says she hopes new research will spare other parents from devastation.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jChZiyz

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NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab

Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/q6Rxr7o

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Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death

Martha Mills died just over two years ago after failures by doctors to spot and treat her condition.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DnXertA

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Plans to ban unlicensed Botox providers in England made public

Anyone carrying out cosmetic injections must be trained to do so under strict new proposals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/moDMEpI

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Lauren Bridges: Out-of-area patient died in 'cry for help', inquest jury finds

Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Qu0g2tX

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Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LlNAOwc

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Cervical cancer: 'I avoided my smear test - don't avoid yours'

Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4cFSdMX

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Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots - study

A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MIZBUS7

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NHS failed to act on brain surgeon who harmed patients

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UMALIe1

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Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs

The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sJxNmL1

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Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld

NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/G0VCUg5

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Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients

The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GW4FyVP

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn

Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/j4wcHhZ

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Covid and flu winter jabs to be brought forward in England

Vaccines for the most vulnerable will start being given in September instead of October in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hwmofKP

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Lucy Letby: NHS England 'persuaded' trust boss to take new job

The trust's ex-chief executive said he was asked to run a hospital trust despite Letby's murder probe.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xk8hrXo

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Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sS3LTKA

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Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years

The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022.

source BBC News - Health https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-66645602?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

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Call for more equal access to public defibrillators

People in the poorest parts of England and Scotland live further away from a life-saving device.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/unAwSDo

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Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first

The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wxjt2pB

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'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/slS7zWj

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Q8uwmcE

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Multiple failures in Scotland's audiology services, report finds

A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CFW7fHS

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Woman fears she may have to cancel wedding again after NHS wait

Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RWvNYmL

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Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid

Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/guS9PC4

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Menstrual blood tests could aid women's healthcare

Little is known about menstrual blood but some firms think testing it could improve healthcare.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/y1gWFxi

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Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease

Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aRMLBos

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NHS Wales: Doctor pay rise reliant on service cuts, says Morgan

The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7wYO4N5

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Basildon Hospital bed wait sign of a 'systemic issue'

A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Wl3sKRy

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NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally

Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LZXD4bW

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Brain advance gives voice hope to paralysed

Two teams of US scientists have converted brain signals into words at a faster rate than before.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/C1WLGd5

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NHS whistleblowers warn of 'unsafe' A&E staff shortages

Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Gv3ncUe

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Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog

Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fiOuSHU

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Woman 'joyous' after sister donates womb in UK first

The 34-year-old hopes to now become a mum as older sister donates her womb in pioneering transplant.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/m9DsBgo

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Autistic man should not be forced to have dialysis, judge rules

A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CWRhq8M

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Pregabalin: Bereaved mother warns of drug abuse dangers

Pauline Duddy's 21-year-old daughter, Jasmin, died with pregabalin in her system in February.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jdHonrJ

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Lucy Letby: NHS managers must be held to account, whistleblower doctor says

The lead consultant where Lucy Letby worked tells BBC there is "no apparent accountability" for hospital managers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eR0bHcf

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Parkinson's disease could be detected early with AI scans, scientists say

The study detected physical differences in the eyes of people with Parkinson's and those without the condition.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9qxuLVB

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MRI scan could screen men for prostate cancer

The scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/L7yBCU5

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Cuts to PE hours should be immediate national concern, say charity

New figures show 4,000 hours of PE have been lost from the curriculum in state schools in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DIar8nF

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Workplace sexual-harassment clampdown for doctors

Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1QwBXx9

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BBC science correspondent has heart age assessed by AI

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh has the age of his heart assessed by artificial intelligence.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eyA8wuk

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Mother of Lucy Letby victim horrified by evilness

The serial killer is being sentenced after being found guilty of murdering seven babies at a hospital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eGbVpn1

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Chris Evans: Radio DJ reveals skin cancer diagnosis

The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tqTeE07

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New test could speed up child illness diagnosis

Looking at gene patterns in blood could reduce the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EwhsU7b

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Jason Leitch concerned about winter amid Covid upswing

Scotland's national director urges eligible people to get vaccinated when the programme starts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/y21gRsn

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Morrisons' bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label

Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/khOz9Ai

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The text messages Lucy Letby sent as she murdered babies

Messages on Letby's phone show her trying to win sympathy or deflect blame after murdering babies.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31NY4aL

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Watch moment police arrest nurse Lucy Letby

The nurse who was found guilty of murdering seven babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital is led from her home into a police car.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uN3SIjR

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Nurse Lucy Letby guilty of murdering seven babies on neonatal unit

The 33-year-old is convicted of killing babies at the hospital neonatal unit where she worked.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MwxbCkP

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Daniel Venes: Hospital care 'fell far short', coroner rules

The 31-year-old had an "endless cycle of episodes of acute psychosis", the coroner said.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/WqkaFnU

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Young people wait four times longer for liver transplants

The way organs are prioritised means those aged 26-40 wait four times longer for surgery than the over-60s.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5bfVp9j

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Family forced to bathe child with complex needs in paddling pool

A family say they feel their daughter is a burden on system as they are left without a bath for her.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4bEYVkD

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Aerosol fire trend leads to 'two or three' burns a week

A plastic surgeon says he is treating several burns a week due to people setting fire to aerosols.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wh2Vej9

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Should we be worried about Covid this winter?

Experts are not too concerned about a new variant of Covid but say monitoring should continue.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9tlWgyH

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Killiow House holiday lodges could house NHS staff

The estate in Cornwall is seeking permission to enable workers to stay in its lodges in the winter.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s5MqRe1

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Captain Sir Tom Moore: What has happened to his legacy?

How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/a0UAmfM

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Junior doctors in Scotland accept new pay offer

The 17.5% increase over two years comes after the medics had planned to take strike action.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/n92BTvN

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Jakarta: Living with asthma in the world's most polluted city

Jakarta residents like Farah are being told by their doctors to move out of the Indonesian capital.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GIg3Dlu

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NHS: Is Wales worse than England for waiting lists?

Can waiting times be compared between Wales and England?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CEXG9kr

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AI: High-tech trousers helping stroke patient to walk

Julie Lloyd is trialling the high-tech garment that helps paralysed people's rehabilitation.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MlHXAUV

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EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness.

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

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Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge - health secretary

Steve Barclay insists ministers took 'instant action' to move asylum seekers off the Bibby Stockholm barge.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IpwUKfa

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Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2yHRd0f

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Cervical cancer: Call for at-home smear tests in Wales

For women aged 25 to 64 a smear test can detect HPV and prevent cervical cancer.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CMmwezY

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Alnwick mum aims to be first English Channel stoma swimmer

Gill Castle wants to be the first person in the world with a stoma to swim solo across the Channel.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qA6RVdJ

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Cigarette packs could carry anti-smoking message inserts

They would list the health and financial benefits of quitting and the support available in the UK.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6dH3ZyR

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Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MlqgT1c

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How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Kr7bJtO

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We can't take any more, says NHS as doctors strike

Junior doctors' four-day walkout is getting under way in England on Friday as pay dispute continues.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uC5HASE

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What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris'

The World Health Organisation declared the variant of interest, with cases reported in 51 countries.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vlK1gAF

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Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FvabwMW

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Endometriosis: 'I am a voice for Asian women with the condition'

Shella Iqbal says there is a taboo around the disease within Asian communities.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7jucWZg

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Splitting York autistic twins may have unwanted outcome - charity

Reuben and Jasper, who are both autistic, have been given places at two different schools.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8jZptrq

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Dating with cancer: ‘It was the first thing people noticed'

Three young women say it can be difficult using dating apps after having life-changing cancer treatment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cuvwA6m

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Fitness: Only 5,000 steps a day needed to stay healthy, study shows

The step count needed to reduce the risk of disease is lower than previously thought, research suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xBkautw

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Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EMRB1Vw

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Weight-loss drug reduces stroke and heart risk

Trial suggests Wegovy cuts risk of cardiovascular event in overweight people with heart disease by a fifth.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7whNYxF

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Winter Covid vaccines axed for under-65s

Only those aged 65 and over or in at-risk groups should be invited for jab, say UK experts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4yFiuwZ

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Mother awake for 60 hours as son's care breaks down

NHS system for seriously ill people requiring home care is struggling to provide sufficient support.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/z4m56eu

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Porton Down: Can this laboratory help stop the next pandemic?

James Gallagher meets the scientists who work at one of the most secretive research bases in the UK.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yovC4w6

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RGkqtpD

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NHS to expand use of private sector to tackle waits

Ministers in England want to unlock spare capacity, but Labour accuse them of dither and delay.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PAtYCO0

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Chance discovery helps fight against malaria

Scientists have found a strain of bacteria which they believe could prevent spread of the disease.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8j1gWBe

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Nose-picking health workers more likely to get Covid, study shows

The habit among health staff could contribute to virus spread in hospitals, researchers say.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Npv2DrW

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GPs given freedom to order heart checks direct

Referrals for respiratory tests will also be allowed in bid to speed up diagnosis in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TjWvw6A

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AI offers huge promise on breast cancer screening

Swedish study found computer-aided detection could spot cancer at similar rate to two radiologists.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s7pFPj3

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Trans people can wait seven years for NHS initial assessment

Trans people in south-west England face the longest delays, the data seen by the BBC shows.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/97PJ6zO

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Why you should go to sleep at the same time all week

Social jetlag has an impact on what we eat, which may affect the species of bacteria in our guts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gxeuQH4

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Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HxSNC87

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Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP loses seat after recall petition

A by-election will now be held after almost 12,000 of her constituents signed a recall petition.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LIwirN1

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Eye care: Wales faces tidal wave of blindness - doctor

More than 75,000 people at greatest risk of losing their sight are waiting too long for treatment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GmzonYh

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Dundee student expelled for sharing corpse video

The Dundee University student filmed the dissection of a body without permission.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UqzgxWH

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Heatwave: How hot is too hot for the human body?

James Gallagher spends the day in the heat lab to see what summer heatwaves do to the body.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/brgZpWF

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Hunt says bill for infected blood compensation may be very large

The chancellor says the government accepts a "moral case" to pay compensation "as fast as we can".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cEfjmKP

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Blood-inquiry victim from Ipswich fears compensation let down

Haemophiliac Alan Burgess has survived 40 years with HIV and hepatitis C since being infected.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dfKxo4I

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Private companies take over Newcastle sexual health service

From October the city's sexual health service will be run by two private companies.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IEyLFOh

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Serving-size labelling leaves many confused- Which? survey

People find it hard to judge portion sizes for food such as chocolate, cheese and crisps, the poll suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OagG0lc

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Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England

Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/JEVilXy

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Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire

Relaxed licensing rules brought in during Covid in England and Wakes will soon come to an end.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wkjSD2X

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Extra hospital beds made available for winter - NHS England

There will be 5,000 more beds and better planning, but fears remain about staffing and funding.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/n295GgO

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Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans?

Two mothers were bereaved in extraordinary circumstances - and vowed to keep fighting for the truth.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Owcxznf

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Cyber attack hits two ambulance services in England

NHS England is working to reconnect the systems of the South Central and South Western trusts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jriXnTK

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Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls

The government says the new policy could save a million hours of police time every year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XnNgYrJ

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Junior doctors to strike for four days in August

The walkout in England, beginning at 07:00 on 11 August, is the fifth round of strikes this year.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PClDrAw

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Wall squats better at lowering blood pressure

All exercise is good for blood pressure but research suggests strength training is most effective.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Lh8Vprv

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Faulty concrete fears at 250 NHS Scotland sites

The buildings could contain a material which NHS Scotland warns is vulnerable to "catastrophic failure".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7VlMFAi

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AI: Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer

A cancer charity said despite AI's "bad name" its potential use in radiology was "phenomenal".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NGufMyA

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Seven children hit by measles outbreak at Stoke-on-Trent school

None of the children had received the MMR vaccination, the UK Health Security Agency says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s5AlmrR

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NHS trust to review all suicides since 2017

The trust was accused of changing Charles Ndhlovu's records after he took his own life.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XZRh7kT

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Radiographers begin 48-hour strike in England

Staff at 37 NHS trusts in England will walk out over pay, from 08:00 on Tuesday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pgBn8Gu

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Manx Care says key services to be maintained during strike by nurses

Essential services will operate during strike action by nurses over a pay dispute, Manx Care says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5hULFQS

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Infected blood scandal: Bereaved relatives in government compensation plea

Relatives are calling for wider compensation for those caught up in the infected blood scandal.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zIGh90N

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NHS discharges: Reasons for hospital departure delays revealed

Lack of beds in other settings, transport and paperwork are among causes of NHS discharge delays.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/g2Q6FVt

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Baby loss in pregnancy: Pledge to store remains in dignified way

A government commitment comes after reports of women being advised to store remains in the fridge.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sdVFKQy

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Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal

A lump sum of at least £1,655 has failed to reach the pay packets of some "bank" nurses, who fill rota gaps.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NClzZUI

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Bedfordshire man who ignored home cancer test gets bowel cancer

Stephen Sweetlove says he was reluctant to seek help because did not want to "burden the NHS".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ChDc6HO

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Penrith man, 64, qualifies to become paramedic

Peter Watters is one of 200 university students who have just finished a two-year degree apprenticeship.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NGz4duZ

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Row over British Journal of Psychiatry abortion paper saw panel quit

The panel resigned over controversial research about abortion and women's mental health.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xz7nAe4

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Covid Inquiry: What have we learnt so far?

The first phase of the Covid Inquiry has come to an end. What have we learnt over the past six weeks?

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jxHC2Eu

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Thousands of first time mums in pre-eclampsia study

Doctors in Cambridge hope to understand more about pre-eclampsia and other placental complications.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HWJVPyX

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NHS senior-doctor strike disruption warning for patients

Patients are warned to expect severe disruption as NHS senior doctors prepare for a 48-hour strike in England.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wp8bJ9N

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Children waiting years in pain for NHS tooth removal

Children in parts of England wait up to 18 months on average to have decayed teeth extracted.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CUGmZoh

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Hospital staff parking charges in Devon are 'stealth tax'

Parking charges for hospital staff in Exeter and Barnstaple are being reintroduced.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3j6Jgn5

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Covid Inquiry: Bereaved families received targeted abuse

Families from the four nations shared their stories with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eBNkJSK

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Carla Foster: Mother jailed over lockdown abortion to be released

The Court of Appeal has reduced Carla Foster's sentence for illegally obtaining abortion tablets.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AN5DF7e

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The doctors graduating during walkouts and record waiting lists

The first cohort of trainee doctors at the School of Medicine in Chelmsford are keen to get working.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7oXtyUZ

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UK cough syrup could be pharmacy-only over addiction fears

The medicines safety watchdog says abusing codeine linctus can lead to serious health issues.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aQ5sujS

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Drug donanemab seen as turning point in dementia fight

The antibody treatment donanemab helps clear the brain of a damaging protein that builds up in Alzheimer's.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xd52gBC

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Doctors call for return of face mask guidance

The Scottish government has been accused of "playing Russian roulette" with staff and patients' health.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4i82S5h

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Government to miss 40 new hospitals target - watchdog

The National Audit Office has found the project is behind schedule and not delivering value for money.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZRBIycq

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NHS consultant strikes: BMA announces two more walkouts

Senior doctors are already set to strike this week - but now they will also strike for two days in August.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OBoubrJ

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East Kent NHS criticised over new mother herpes deaths

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qh5TNWP

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NHS: Woman takes 200-mile round trips for dentist appointment

Patients are driving for hours to be seen, and can't get on waiting lists despite having broken teeth.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GSrABQZ

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Ferrari and cash seized in illegal Botox raids

About £30,000 of cash is seized and three people held in the raids across parts of Greater Manchester.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N4BRlp2

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Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question

The sweetener is found in a variety of foods, from diet drinks to chewing gum and some yoghurts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oKpxWO7

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Lack of NHS dentists causing pain and distress - report

Patients being unable to see an NHS dentist is "totally unacceptable", a committee warns government.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QqTteZg

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Legionella found in Paisley hospital's water supply

Traces of the bacteria have been found in water on two wards in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/P2Z1FbM

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Kilmarnock kit pays tribute to inventor of penicillin

The world's first antibiotic was discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, who studied in the town.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/elnUroA

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Covid Inquiry: Brexit helped prepare government for pandemic, says Gove

Civil servants "honed and refined" crisis skills while preparing to leave the EU, Mr Gove argues.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Iir2QHS

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Millions of public sector workers to get pay rise

PM Rishi Sunak says the offer to workers was final and that there would be "no more talks on pay".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dEzoROV

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NHS waiting lists hit record high in England

The latest data shows 7.47 million people are waiting for routine hospital treatment.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ia3okvM

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Cat Burns on autism, ADHD and a lack of research

The singer opens up about being diagnosed as a black woman and why she wants more research to be done.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Q6Uslet

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Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The announcement is expected on Thursday, following formal sign off from the prime minister and chancellor.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7z9kYgN

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Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England

Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Q8u1ns7

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Call for clarity over NHS role after misdiagnosis death

Emily Chesterton, who saw a physician associate twice before she died, did not know they were not a GP.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KRc5wyz

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Covid inquiry: Tick-box meetings with government during pandemic, says O'Neill

Former deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill was giving evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GEzlu09

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Concerns over focus on skin colour in newborn checks

A report questions the language used for some checks, including assessing whether the baby is "pink all over".

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/812qfyA

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North East Ambulance Service apologises to families

An independent review has been published into claims the NEAS covered up patient failings.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wkJKqHP

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Former surgeon wants NHS MeToo movement for sexual harassment

Former Ipswich surgeon Liz O'Riordan reveals her experience of sexual harassment during training.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yGRnrsI

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Shingles vaccine extended to vulnerable over-50s

From September, nearly a million more people in England can be protected against the painful virus.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OwWS58B

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Tom Holland says he felt 'enslaved' to alcohol

The film star says he is "healthier and fitter" since deciding to quit drinking at the start of 2023.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OHlwEnq

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Olympic champion Semenya wins court appeal over testosterone rules

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7ixEuDq

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Covid inquiry: Former first minister Baroness Foster to give evidence

Baroness Foster is due to give evidence about Northern Ireland's preparedness for the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/seWrZPN

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Aberdare: Care worker bitten 'through to the bone' by patient court hears

The providers of the care home have admitted failing to manage risks to staff.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EIdkAwh

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Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KTX97vF

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Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests

Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DdvNO7L

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Ian Paterson: Eleven further inquests set to open

Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence after he carried out unnecessary or unapproved procedures.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sxRXZIP

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Nottingham maternity review set to become UK's largest

A senior midwife leading the inquiry is expected to announce 1,700 families' cases will be examined.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DFGw1Cm

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Weight-loss jabs investigated for suicide risk

Europe's drugs regulator has been alerted to a possible link to thoughts of suicide among some users.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EmZtFJy

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Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ngW1Tdc

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Junior doctors call off strike after new pay offer

Junior doctors in Scotland had been due to strike next week in a row over pay.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YrOZgCx

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Scottish government wants drug possession to be legal

The Scottish government wants a change in UK laws to stop people found in possession of drugs being prosecuted.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IzR7nhe

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Sarms: Illegal muscle drugs sold in UK shops BBC finds

Secret filming reveals that "dangerous" substances are widely available for sale around the country.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/g5pLGvY

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Rise in psychological distress in young adults - survey

Researchers say the pandemic and cost of living crisis have contributed to worsening mental health.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oqa9lyR

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Caroline Page: Woodbridge councillor whose long Covid diagnosis was cancer dies

Caroline Page was a Liberal Democrat county councillor on Suffolk County Council.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zvRm0oC

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Mental health nurse who had sex with patient in Shropshire struck off

Samantha Bourton also visited the patient outside work hours in May 2021, a panel heard.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/p43jJsZ

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Tewkesbury balance classes 'reduce GP appointment demand'

A pilot scheme is offering thousands of strength and balance classes to the over-65s.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/O6AGQYW

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Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eI0EQqO

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Fiona Phillips: How common is early Alzheimer's?

We answer the questions you're asking about Alzheimer's disease, which causes dementia.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uoKcUAX

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UK's first separated conjoined twins forever grateful to NHS

Anna and Barbara Rozycki were in 1970 the first conjoined twins in the UK to be separated.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wMZSupL

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Prince William and Kate meet NHS' first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Q1JDna

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Cancer patients welcome NHS drug policy change

Bowel cancer patients say they feel relieved after the NHS lifted a ban on treatment breaks.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7VPKOMr

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Fiona Phillips reveals she has Alzheimer's at 62

The television presenter says she has dementia after battling brain fog and anxiety for months.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qJOG85m

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Muscular dystrophy: Child racks up 1200 miles a month for treatment

Muscular dystrophy patient Elliot, five, makes the journey from Newport to Newcastle twice a month.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Wrbcis9

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NHS to offer sight-saving drug to premature babies

Premature babies can now routinely be given the drug ranibizumab on the NHS, to prevent blindness.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nLXVRZj

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Million pound appeal for 20-month-old Hallie who has leukaemia

Hallie, from Coventry, needs treatment which her family say cannot be provided by the NHS.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gwKNsx1

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Smartwatches may provide early Parkinson's diagnosis

Tracking speed of movement might provide a diagnosis up to seven years ahead of symptoms, a study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/40SBk3M

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Family to tell first penicillin patient's story at conference

PC Albert Alexander was the first patient to receive the newly-discovered antibiotic in 1941.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1CyXNbU

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Cancer: Mum writes book to help child cope with her diagnosis

When Hollie was diagnosed with the big C, she feared her bond with Sydney would be lost forever.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uL0wmWf

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NHS whistleblowers need more protection expert warns

NHS whistleblowers are being victimised, risking another big hospital scandal, an expert tells the BBC.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8N1eQZB

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NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard says strike disruption will get worse

Amanda Pritchard told the BBC that "all sides" had failed to prevent further strike action.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yr9LtcQ

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More gambling clinics set up after record demand

Seven new addiction centres are opening in England over fears people are being "bombarded" with adverts.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/41GKqWt

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Laura Kuenssberg: Love it or hate it the NHS is here to stay

That it's almost impossible to discuss alternatives to the NHS is a tribute to its longevity, says Laura Kuenssberg.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oGhDRMX

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Will the plan to tackle NHS staffing shortages work?

Hugh Pym looks at whether the PM's workforce plan is the right way to fix problems in the health service.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GSZiwV8

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University Hospitals Birmingham: Improvements but 'a mountain to climb'

A report into one of the biggest hospital trusts in England highlights new allegations of misogyny.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jdyHiPb

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Radiographers in England to strike over pay

Staff at 43 NHS trusts have sufficient votes to stage walkouts, ballot results reveal.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FBXJdIp

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'My drinking was out of control - but now I know I can recover'

Scotland's only NHS-funded rehab launches a new peer support project to save people from addiction.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0ugXBye

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'Historic' 15-year plan to boost NHS workforce

There will be a big expansion in student places and apprenticeships - but critics say action is needed now.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7Gq9rEM

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Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2qcduV0

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Aspartame - is it a possible cause of cancer?

Reports suggest the World Health Organization could label the sweetener as possibly carcinogenic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5ipoxYD

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Donaghadee pensioner's anger at having to travel for knee surgery

Christine Wallace says she was left with no other option than to spend her savings on surgery.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/B3m8wna

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President Biden using sleep apnoea treatment device White House says

The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9bxhyZw

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NHS staff sickness hits record high in England

The equivalent of 75,000 staff are lost to illness, as the absence rate jumps 29% since before the pandemic.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Oo0P4e8

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Bird flu defence discovered in our bodies

Scientists want to be able to predict which bird flus are able to make the jump into people.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OeciEGR

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BT investigated over major 999 call disruption

Probe launched after emergency services across the UK reported 999 calls were failing to connect on Sunday.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EY8gqhn

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Parkinson's diagnosis motivates musician to record with heroes

Samuel Smith thought his diagnosis might stop him playing, but he went on to record with his heroes.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1I5sDrh

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Nurse strikes in England end as vote turnout too low

Ballot of members by Royal College of Nursing fails to reach 50% threshold for walkouts to continue.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YVLebZs

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Major research lost after cleaner turns off fridge lawsuit says

A US institute alleges it lost 25 years of work because a man wanted to stop "annoying" alarms.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AgZUKHW

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Bath scientists develop 3D-printed artificial knee

Five patients undergo the fitting of the implant, designed to preserve the patient's own knee joint.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mM5weBt

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AI cuts treatment time for cancer radiotherapy

The technology will be offered at cost price to all NHS trusts in England, following successful pilot studies.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dRrJm23

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Sarah Harding: Early breast cancer study in singer's memory begins

One of the Girls Aloud singer's final wishes was to find new ways of spotting breast cancer early.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dQZTLx4

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Public sector pay increase must be responsible - PM

Ministers confirm they are considering next year's public sector pay deals, as Rishi Sunak warns about inflation.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N3OQvKp

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Lewis Capaldi: How success affected his mental health

The singer warned he may have to take a break from performing after struggling at Glastonbury.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/j8mHGe0

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Vaping: E-cigarettes have ruined my life woman says

Belle Moore, 19, who started vaping at 16 years old says she feels like she has "no control over it".

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

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Duchess of York recovering after breast cancer op

Sarah Ferguson's doctors have told her that the prognosis is good, her spokesman says.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IZQoGzT

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UK's high rate of avoidable deaths linked to NHS woes

People in UK less likely to survive treatable conditions than in other rich nations, study suggests.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OJFoNU4

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Central Middlesex Hospital attack: Man in court over double stabbing

Matteo Bottarelli, 43, appears in court charged with three counts of attempted murder.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xoy9EMC

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Supermarket trolleys reveal heart problems in shoppers

Special sensors in the handle can detect an irregular heartbeat that raises the risk of stroke.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MCZpDKa

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Junior doctors to hold longest strike yet in July

The walkout in England, beginning at 07:00 on July 13, will last for five consecutive days.

source BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/eNrJHak

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Covid Inquiry: Abuse of experts must stop says Whitty

Sir Chris laments treatment as he gives evidence to Covid Inquiry on pandemic preparedness.

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Glastonbury Leeds and Reading will have drug safety testing

The bosses of some large UK festivals say they will be checking drugs, but smaller events aren't sure.

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Mosquito-borne diseases becoming increasing risk in Europe

Experts say the insects, which carry viruses, have moved into new parts of the continent.

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Liver disease: 'Poo transplant' treatment trial launched

Participants will consume capsules of dried faeces to see if they can improve gut health.

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