Edenfield Centre: Vulnerable patients denied human rights - review

A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment.

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Record Dry January saved the average person £118

This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol.

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Skin cancer blood test trial 'possibly saved my life'

Doctors at The Christie in Manchester used a blood test to help decide on José Sotorrio's treatment.

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NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial

Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says.

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Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim warns of dangers

Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.

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Whistleblowers accuse NHS trust of avoidable baby deaths

Serious concerns are raised over maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life - study

Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say.

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Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

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Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

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King Charles in hospital for prostate treatment

The King visits the Princess of Wales, who had surgery at the same hospital, ahead of his treatment.

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Nottingham attacks: NHS to investigate Valdo Calocane's case

Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the mental health act before killing three people.

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NHS consultants reject offer of double pay rise

Senior doctors in England reject proposed deal, as BMA union says the offer "doesn't go far enough".

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Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E

Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is "broken" after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves.

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Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says

Researchers say children who gained weight in the pandemic could develop diseases later in life.

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Bullying 'normal occurrence' at Newcastle NHS trust, say CQC

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's CQC rating is downgraded to "requires improvement".

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Footballer Michael Owen on sight loss: 'I'd swap eyes with my son if I could'

The father and son on getting to grips with a degenerative eye condition.

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Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal

Patients unable to afford private treatment are turning to "dangerous self-removal methods", the RNID says.

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Alarming 30-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO

Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says.

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Royal Blackburn Hospital: 'My dad, 80, spent 36 hours on corridor trolley'

Gail Myerscough says she is "horrified" patients are put on trolleys in corridors at Royal Blackburn.

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Theresa May's type 1 diabetes go-to was Jelly Babies

The former prime minister tells BBC News sweets helped her out in some sticky situations in meetings.

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Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout

It becomes the first nation in the world to roll out a universal anti-malaria jab for infants.

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Doctor uses Apple Watch to help passenger on flight

The medic intervenes while on a Ryanair flight to Verona for a skiing holiday.

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Medics told not to report illegal abortions to police

The Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians says women are being wrongly prosecuted.

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Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.

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Bowels, bladders and sex: Rediscovering life after mountain crash

Extreme sportsman Niall McCann talks frankly about life after crashing into a mountain at 50mph.

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My agonising headaches make me bang my head off walls

Daren Frankish says his cluster headaches are like being hit with a baseball bat and stabbed in the eye.

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England's sexual health services 'at breaking point'

Soaring rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis infections threaten to overwhelm services, experts warn.

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Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus cried after suffering stroke aged 24

Cori Broadcast says she "started breaking down crying" after being told she had had a stroke at 24.

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Long Covid: NHS legal action launched by family of girl

The mother of an 11-year-old Aberdeenshire girl claims failings were made by NHS Grampian.

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'Mould turned my daughter's bed completely black'

Billiejo Elmer says her life has been "ruined" by mould in the York flat she shares with her child.

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Cambridge lab grows 'mini-placentas' for pre-eclampsia study

Pre-eclampsia affects millions of women worldwide yet is little understood, say scientists.

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Enlarged prostate: What is the King's health problem?

Charities have welcomed the King going public about his prostate problem. So what is it?

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Measles outbreak: Your questions answered

Cases are rising across England, with health officials encouraging people to get vaccinated.

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Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.

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Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy

Arthur, 11, was one of the first in the UK to try blinatumomab, for his type of blood cancer.

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Warning of further measles outbreaks as cases rise

Medics issue the warning after cases in the West Midlands rose by more than 30% in less than a week.

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Cold weather: How do cold-health alerts work?

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold-health alert for the whole of England.

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Machete attacks leave children with 'war-zone' injuries, say Leeds trauma staff

On-shift with the Leeds hospital team caring for young knife crime patients in West Yorkshire.

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More evidence to ban energy drinks for children, study finds

Raised risks of anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts have been highlighted by new research.

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NHS 'thought St Albans cancer patient was from Traveller community'

Angela Devlin, 26, says she was not offered a check as it was assumed she would not have an address.

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BBC's Glenn Campbell on shock of brain cancer diagnosis

BBC Scotland's political editor says the discovery of a tumour was devastating - but that he's been lucky.

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I noticed a bulging lump sensation in my vagina

When Natashja Wilson noticed symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse she had no idea what was happening.

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Oxfordshire diabetic 'in limbo' after benefits rejection

Ashley Hall has also been diagnosed with bile acid malabsorption, which leaves him in constant pain.

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Why parents are reliving their baby loss nightmares

An inquiry is under way to ensure the deaths of three babies are not brushed off as isolated tragedies.

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Life with a stoma: 'It's not a bag for life, it's a bag for living'

Stephen Blakely hopes his TikTok content will help others with any stigma of using a stoma.

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NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care

How cutting-edge cancer genomics is now being used in mainstream cancer care.

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The key NHS targets that have never been met

BBC News finds key NHS targets have been missed for at least seven years - and two have never been met.

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Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread

The DNA of ancient cattle herders has revealed how diseases evolved in Europe over thousands of years.

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Covid inquiry postpones vaccine investigation

The probe into vaccines and Covid drugs planned for the summer of 2024 has been delayed, inquiry officials have said.

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Kettering hospital baby death was investigated by major crime team

Police arrived at a distraught mother's house the day after her daughter died at Kettering General Hospital.

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All India Pregnant Job service: The Indian men who fell for the scam

The conmen in Bihar state promised to pay huge sums of money to men to get childless women pregnant.

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Midwife quit over 'unsafe care' and staffing

Other NHS workers have risen in number five times more than midwives over the past decade.

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How some Indian hospitals are cutting cancer drug costs

Cancer treatment centres have clubbed together to bulk-buy drugs and bring down costs by more than 85%.

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Junior doctors in NI balloted for first time over pay

The ballot announced on Monday will run for six weeks and could result in a 24-hour walk-out.

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Izzy Judd: 'Music let my brother in a coma connect with us'

Rupert Johnston was left brain damaged after a car crash, but his prolific musical ability lives on.

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Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents

Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs.

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Junior doctors' strike: The 'huge effort' to keep a hospital running

Cancelled operations and exhausted staff - the BBC goes into a busy hospital coping during a strike.

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Can Denmark's world-beating drugs maker stay ahead?

Thanks to its weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk briefly became Europe's most valuable firm in 2023.

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Prescription drugs sold online without 'robust' checks

More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge.

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Baby formula recalled over bacteria contamination fears

Reckitt are recalling batches of Nutramigen powders after finding bacteria in an "isolated overseas sample".

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New antibiotic compound very exciting, expert says

A new antibiotic compound could help treat a bacterium the World Health Organization classes as a major threat.

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Junior doctors' strike: Some hospitals request staff return to work

NHS bosses say the service is under huge pressure - but junior doctors say they are misusing the system.

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The longest ever NHS strike: What you need to know as junior doctors walk out

Junior doctors will begin a six-day walkout in England, causing severe disruption to services.

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Junior doctors: NHS chief warns of tough new year as fresh strike looms

A planned six-day junior doctors' strike will have a big impact on routine care, a health chief says.

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