Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'

The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.

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Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure.

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'Bionic' peer calls for better care for amputees

Lord Mackinlay says prosthetics currently on offer could leave people “feeling in a pit of despair”.

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Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

The government hopes the new scheme will save lives and help ease the pressure on the NHS.

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Gyms to display cancer message stickers

The NHS initiative, promoting body awareness, aims to get more people diagnosed early.

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NHS warns of continued short supply of blood

England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors.

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Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children

A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court.

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Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan

The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS.

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Parents warned of back-to-school measles surge

Children should be up to date with all vaccinations to protect them and other people, officials say.

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Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs

Three-quarters of requests from prisons did not need an ambulance response, a watchdog finds.

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Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules

The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".

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Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes?

A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.

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Disabled woman left with bed made for her aged 8

Taylor Crowe's family say the 19-year-old is at risk of falling from her bed and injuring herself.

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Research finds drones can deliver blood safely

A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts.

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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

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'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'

Two families believe their loved ones would still be alive if vaccine warnings had been shared.

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How worried should we be about mpox?

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

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Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?

The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a “wonder drug”.

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Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK

The jab given to 67-year-old Janusz Racz may revolutionise how this cancer is treated, say doctors.

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First drug to slow Alzheimer’s too costly for NHS

Health assessment body NICE says the benefits “are too small to justify the costs”.

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How worried should we be about mpox?

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

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Doctors cast doubt on ham-sandwich diabetes warning

A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.

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UK's first drugs consumption room to open in October

The consumption facility for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine is set to open in Glasgow.

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Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert

The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus.

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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

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'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'

A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends.

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Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout

More than 100 women who experienced complications have received payouts from manufacturers.

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Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug

Ronnie Hood, from Sudbury, does not qualify for ONC201 because his tumour is a millimetre too small.

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GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?

GPs say they have been left with no choice as surgeries begin to impose caps on appointments.

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Travellers advised to consider mpox vaccine

There is concern about a new strain of the disease that has been spreading in parts of Africa.

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First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new type of mpox outside the African continent.

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The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show

Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences.

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Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told

The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears

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Key questions that remain about Nottingham killer's care

Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly violent, assessments before the attack show - yet his care did not change.

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Bicep's Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery

The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year.

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Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading.

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The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show

Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences.

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Review of killer's care finds 'a series of errors'

The families of Valdo Calocane's victims say the report "demonstrates gross, systematic failures".

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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?

Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.

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Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill

The concern that Valdo Calocane could "end up killing someone" appears in a summary of medical records shared with BBC Panorama.

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New vaccine for respiratory disease rolls out in Scotland

The vaccination programme is aimed at protecting newborn babies and older adults against a dangerous disease.

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Doctors question union over puberty blocker views

Some doctors question the British Medical Association's stance on what gender services should offer.

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Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash

The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money.

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First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder

The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology.

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NHS sets out 'safer' child gender services model

Six regional clinics will open over the next two years, with an emphasis on mental health support.

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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?

Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.

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BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted

Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches its own evaluation.

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Two new dementia risks identified by major report

Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.

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NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes

People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.

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The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

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The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

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