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A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - Hea…
A paralysed man has been able to walk simply by thinking about it, thanks to electronic brain implants from BBC News - Hea…
Jennie Gow, who had a stroke in December, says she is determined to come back "as strong as ever". from BBC News…
A doctor appears at tribunal over the appointments with four female patients in 2016. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
A marketing expert said caffeine warnings on Prime Energy drinks aren't prominent enough. from BBC News - Health https…
A victim of a doctor jailed for abusing children speaks of his continuing battle nearly a decade on. from BBC News - Healt…
They will walk out between 07:00 on Wednesday 14 June and 07:00 on Saturday 17 June. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
Rape, assault or being touched without consent accounted for more than one in five cases. from BBC News - Health https://i…
Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health. from BBC News - Health ht…
The footballer fought back tears as he described the bravery of Isla Grist, who has the rare condition. from BBC News - He…
The Bristol Distinguished Gentleman's Ride team are heading from Cheddar to Keynsham. from BBC News - Health https://i…
The new Scottish government pay offer comes after BMA Scotland members voted for strike action. from BBC News - Health htt…
London's mayor said a number of events coming together had had a "cumulative" effect on his health. from BBC…
Sir Keir Starmer says if elected he would aim to cut suicide, heart disease and stroke deaths. from BBC News - Health http…
Shadow health secretary says regional waiting lists could help people get hospital treatment quicker. from BBC News - Heal…
Other HRT treatments have faced similar limits but ministers say there is good stock of most products. from BBC News - Hea…
Model Rosie Viva was experiencing mania when she triggered the mass evacuation of Stansted Airport. from BBC News - Health…
The psychological scars of Russia's invasion are starting to show in Ukraine, at the front and at home. from BBC News …
The party says fewer people would be waiting if the government had maximised use of private clinics. from BBC News - Healt…
Lucy Letby accuses a "gang of four" of "apportioning blame" on to her "to cover up" hospital f…
A father from north Wales has set up a petition with 100,000 signatures calling for action. from BBC News - Health https:/…
A hairdresser says she was shocked to be asked whether one of her sons needs dietary help. from BBC News - Health https://…
The results could open up new ways to spot, treat and prevent some diseases, including cancer, experts say. from BBC News …
Nurse Lucy Letby is accused of killing the two babies on the neo-natal ward where she worked. from BBC News - Health https…
The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission. from BBC News - Heal…
Covid guidelines for wearing face coverings in Scotland's health and social care settings have ended. from BBC News - …
Trials are taking place in Cambridge, where the technology was developed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fHunctN v…
A care home resident, 80, died after an ambulance was stood down due to a do not resuscitate order. from BBC News - Health…
Volunteers will test a pill designed to remove radioactive contamination from the body. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
A young woman with a rare disease says she is not being supported to have any quality of life. from BBC News - Health http…
Menopausing is Book of the Year and Salman Rushdie gets a special accolade at British Book Awards from BBC News - Health h…
Psychiatrists and mental health charities say digital therapies are no substitute for one-to-one care. from BBC News - Hea…
Researcher Joseph Dituri has been living underwater in the Florida Keys for more than 70 days. from BBC News - Health http…
Elijah died at 12 days old and his parents say authorities have left them "in limbo". from BBC News - Health htt…
The BMA said talks with the government were deadlocked and their final pay offer was unacceptable. from BBC News - Health …
Towie star Gemma Collins is urging people to be more open and less embarrassed about the subject. from BBC News - Health h…
An undercover journalist for Panorama is diagnosed and given drugs without proper checks. from BBC News - Health https://i…
Cancer experts want VAT removed to make sun creams more affordable in the cost-of-living crisis. from BBC News - Health ht…
Union boss Pat Cullen urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after her members rejected a 5% offer. from BBC News …
The blood-borne virus can lead to liver disease and cancer, but symptoms often go unnoticed. from BBC News - Health https:…
Kimberley Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy both died from herpes infections after Caesarean births. from BBC News - Health htt…
Inspectors praise The Christie's research and innovation but say staff are not always listened to. from BBC News - Hea…
A council says it is the first to issue the prohibition notice under the Health and Safety at Work Act. from BBC News - He…
The Countess of Chester trust chief executive also accuses the chairman of putting finance over safety. from BBC News - He…
The Brown Clee Patients Group hopes to remove some of the financial burden for incoming GPs. from BBC News - Health https:…
The conference in Norwich will hear from one woman who felt she needed to shower all the time. from BBC News - Health http…
Little is known about the early stages of Parkinson's, as much damage occurs before symptoms appear. from BBC News - H…
Experts say it was the wrong place for the 16-year-old, but she had nowhere else to go. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
School leavers would be able to enrol to become doctors without having to pay to go to university. from BBC News - Health …
The technique uses an internal camera and aims to reduce patients' pain and hospital stay. from BBC News - Health http…
The 86-year-old is able to climb stairs and do laps of the garden at an Edinburgh nursing home. from BBC News - Health htt…
More than half of people with diabetes missed out on vital checks last year, charity Diabetes UK says. from BBC News - Hea…
Hundreds of thousands are prescribed medication without enough scientific proof it helps, UK experts say. from BBC News - …
Most of the baby's DNA comes from their two parents, with a small percentage from a donor. from BBC News - Health http…
Checking claims about how many doctors are working in general practice in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4…
Paralympic champion Charlotte Henshaw on the challenges she faces training and competing while living with endometriosis. …
Emma Taylor was in a coma when she had a C-section in October, and doctors then found a brain tumour. from BBC News - Heal…
Will a healthcare approach that has been successful in poorer parts of Brazil work in the UK? from BBC News - Health https…
The plan would see people able to access their records by smartphone without needing to call their GP. from BBC News - Hea…
Data shows there are now fewer local chemists than at any time since 2015, despite rising demand. from BBC News - Health h…
Covid-19 global health emergency is over, more than three years after being declared - WHO says from BBC News - Health htt…
Around 15,000 children are not fully immunised against measles, mumps and rubella, a report finds. from BBC News - Health …
Experts warn of a lack of a trained support workers to teach key life skills others learn through sight. from BBC News - H…
The Deaf Arts Festival will tour Northern Ireland after premiering in Belfast this weekend. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Parents encouraged to check their children are up to date with their vaccinations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/H…
Officials say the vaccine against the deadly virus could be rolled out for older adults by August. from BBC News - Health …
An anti-vaccine conspiracy film is supercharging the harassment of bereaved people from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/b…
A report says the NHS is failing to meet targets around services for pregnant women and new mums. from BBC News - Health h…
The second such drug in a year raises hopes we can start treating dementia. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4PLrNGZ …
Content about the condition generates billions of views, but is it driving too many to self-diagnose? from BBC News - Heal…
More rigorous trials are needed to confirm the findings, the Canadian researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
Three-year-old Taiwo, who weighed just 9.8kg (1st 5lb), died of malnutrition and dehydration. from BBC News - Health https…
The government is meeting 14 NHS unions on Tuesday to try to reach a pay settlement. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
Raychel Ferguson was nine when she died at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children in 2001. from BBC News - Health ht…
The government says vaping has become a huge epidemic, particularly affecting young people. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Hospitals that refused life-saving care during an emergency broke federal rules, health officials say. from BBC News - Hea…
A meeting later is likely to see a deal in England agreed but nurses are still threatening strikes. from BBC News - Health…
It will be the largest industrial action by nurses so far and risks patients' safety, NHS bosses say. from BBC News - …
The NHS says "positive discussions" with the RCN mean nurses will cover some departments. from BBC News - Health…
The world-renowned children's hospital has "serious concerns" over staffing levels during the strike. from B…
Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals. from BBC News - Health http…
The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise. from BBC News - Health …
BBC journalist Chris Slegg explains the impact of learning he might need a heart transplant aged 43. from BBC News - Healt…
Some 170,000 16 to 24-year-olds in England may have the undiagnosed condition which can affect the heart. from BBC News - …
New guidance for grassroots sport says concussed players will be advised not to work or drive a car. from BBC News - Healt…
Despite promises to make things better for vulnerable adults, the pace of change is slow - writes Alison Holt. from BBC Ne…
Reports say health department officials "raised concern" about the health secretary's conduct. from BBC News…
Ruling comes after ministers asked judges to rule whether union could strike for full 48 hours. from BBC News - Health htt…
People affected share their experiences as a report calls for "urgent action" to tackle stigma. from BBC News - …
Public Health Wales figures show non-melanoma skin cancers increased by 7% between 2016 and 2019. from BBC News - Health h…
The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise. from BBC News - Health …
Two ex-managers at the mental health care firm claim they felt pressure to cut costs and fill beds. from BBC News - Health…
Investigative journalist Livvy Haydock on dealing with gangsters alongside an MS diagnosis. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Lucy Letby was asked by police about a condolence card she sent to the baby's family, a court hears. from BBC News - H…
Scientists want to find out more about levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in healthy people. from BBC News - Health h…
Draft guidelines for the NHS say women giving birth can ask for a morphine-like painkiller instead of a spinal block. from…
Liquid biopsies could replace the need for invasive procedures under general anaesthetic. from BBC News - Health https://w…
Poppy, from Cornwall, has a rare form of leukaemia and is undergoing treatment in Bristol. from BBC News - Health https://…
A care home manager says it is an "impossibility" to get NHS dentists to visit her residents. from BBC News - He…
A Suffolk woman who could not find an NHS dentist has had to crowdfund her new dentures. from BBC News - Health https://if…
Health secretary asks judges to rule whether union has mandate for the last day of its next walkout. from BBC News - Healt…
The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say. from BBC News - Health https:…
Millions of dollars are being poured into research to find ways of making lives longer and healthier. from BBC News - Heal…
Course records were smashed in some London Marathon elite races but how did slower runners get on? from BBC News - Health …
A small trial suggests regular walking breaks, alongside insulin treatment, may lower blood sugar levels. from BBC News - …
Nurses' union challenged over whether the planned walkout in England would break strike rules. from BBC News - Health …
The AI flags up tissue of concern to the medic carrying out the colonoscopy, missed by the human eye. from BBC News - Heal…
The government has said it expects all patients needing a GP appointment to be seen within two weeks. from BBC News - Heal…
Women as young as 30 are undergoing extreme treatments for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges raises concerns over future impact on patients and NHS in England. from BBC News - Healt…
The watchdog's findings at Kettering General Hospital come after dozens of families' concerns. from BBC News - Hea…
The singer testified to US lawmakers to advocate for Pepfar, a US programme that fights global Aids. from BBC News - Healt…
How some Muslims maintain the same commitment towards exercise and fasting during Ramadan. from BBC News - Health https://…
Unite union announces industrial action across the south of England and West Midlands. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
A review of cervical screening cases has found thousands were wrongly removed from the system. from BBC News - Health http…
Report says racism played a role in the higher death rates of black and Asian women giving birth. from BBC News - Health h…
The walkout was most disruptive NHS strike yet - with bosses warning future action will risk care. from BBC News - Health …
A note found at Lucy Letby's home stated "maybe this is all down to me", her murder trial is told. from BBC …
Many public servants are in no mood to back down and it's not clear how ministers intend to deal with it. from BBC New…
Mary Forester says in retrospect there were some red flags but they were all easily explained away. from BBC News - Health…
Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - Health htt…
A discovery gives experts new ideas for developing vaccines to treat or even prevent cancer. from BBC News - Health https:…
Ambulance crews, some nurses and hospital porters are among the Unison members who have said yes to the pay offer. from BB…
After being paralysed in a motorbike accident, Harold, 79, was determined to defy medical opinion. from BBC News - Health …
Lessons need to be learned from the delivery of maternal health services in the pandemic, report finds. from BBC News - He…
The bill passed by the state's legislature must still be signed by Governor Ron DeSantis to become law. from BBC News …
Most care homes struggled but some paid more to shareholders, says the Warwick University-led study. from BBC News - Healt…
The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4jidqkA …
Juul Labs agrees a deal to settle claims that it targeted teenagers with its products. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
Could the conciliation service Acas make any difference to the current impasse? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ecL7…
The British Medical Association says doctors granted exemption from strike action were not needed. from BBC News - Health …
Scientists say focus should be on cancer prevention, with "universal cures" unlikely at present. from BBC News -…
It is testing a device aimed at improving patient mobility. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/a3fUyHd via IFTTT
'You can't leave things until tomorrow, because there might not be a tomorrow,' said the cancer campaigner. fr…
Junior doctors are striking for four days in what has been called the "most disruptive" NHS walkout. from BBC Ne…
Gareth Eve says he has "no alternative" but to sue AstraZeneca over BBC presenter Lisa Shaw's death. from BB…
Pregnant women will also be paid to quit smoking under government plans to be set out on Tuesday. from BBC News - Health h…
A walkout by thousands of junior doctors in England is set to be the biggest in NHS history. from BBC News - Health https:…
Some 350,000 appointments and operations could potentially be cancelled this week, the NHS Confederation says. from BBC Ne…
Charlotte Mills-Murray, 34, said decisions over her home care had been repeatedly delayed. from BBC News - Health https://…
Hospitals in England will be cancelling operations and other appointments, health bosses warn. from BBC News - Health http…
A peer-reviewed study connects the virus with animals sold in the market linked with early cases. from BBC News - Health h…
Jabs will start to be offered from mid-June, after government vaccine experts made recommendation. from BBC News - Health …
The late campaigner's family vow to do all they can to prevent cancer deaths, as fund raises £11.3m. from BBC News - H…
The British Medical Association is refusing to provide any exemptions for life and limb cover next week. from BBC News - H…
Olaparib specifically targets cancers caused by faulty genes, like BRCA, and could be life-saving. from BBC News - Health …
Kathleen Poole, a British 74-year-old care home resident, was facing deportation from Sweden. from BBC News - Health https…
Thousands of families could receive compensation payments in scandal that killed more than 3,000 people. from BBC News - H…
Bedridden Kathleen Poole faces a "disgraceful" attempt to deport her to the UK, her family say. from BBC News - …
The risk to the public is very low, but people are urged to protect themselves from the tiny bugs. from BBC News - Health …
Money from the Bowelbabe fund will go to research into the prevention and treatment of bowel cancer. from BBC News - Healt…
A post warned striking doctors with a sponsored visa they would be reported "to the Border Force". from BBC News…
Ailsa explains what it is like facing progressive MS and hopes the new Octopus trial can help her. from BBC News - Health …
TikTok's most famous dermatologist Dr Muneeb Shah is sharing his top tips for the holy month. from BBC News - Health h…
Eight of England's 11 ambulance trusts are ordering 655 replacement ambulances and 51 new ones. from BBC News - Health…
Money allocated for training and technology is being reduced from £500 million to £250 million. from BBC News - Health htt…
A baby boy needed breathing support minutes after he was attacked by nurse Lucy Letby, a court hears. from BBC News - Heal…
The government is minded to make the Essex investigation a statutory inquiry, the BBC understands. from BBC News - Health …
Embarrassment over talking about women's body parts may put people off seeking medical help. from BBC News - Health ht…
HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider. from …
It is part of the "living with Covid" approach that relies on vaccines to keep people safe. from BBC News - Heal…
David Reid says the health system has let him down as statistics show a rise in cancer waiting times. from BBC News - Heal…
A tribunal finds Dr Colathor Eshwari's remarks amount to hostility over a Muslim colleague's faith. from BBC News …
An error by NHS Highland led to all recipients of an email being able to see personal addresses. from BBC News - Health ht…
Experts tell the new health secretary about the many challenges facing the NHS. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CvXk…
A blood test which can detect cancer cells could spare thousands of patients unnecessary chemotherapy every year. from BBC…
Two reviews identified major failings by independent health regulator the Care Quality Commission. from BBC News - Health …
Seb Dean, 18, has terminal cancer and is also one of only 11 people with a rare genetic condition. from BBC News - Health …
The change brings England in line with Scotland and should help women with advanced disease live longer. from BBC News - H…
Just 29% of Britons say they are satisfied, citing waiting times and lack of staff as key concerns. from BBC News - Health…
Breast augmentation remains the most popular procedure, figures from a national audit show. from BBC News - Health https:/…
The review comes after a BBC investigation into claims of a climate of fear at Birmingham hospitals. from BBC News - Healt…
A 25-year-old says she was using 240 cannisters a week before being admitted to hospital. from BBC News - Health https://i…
The government defends new plans to tackle anti-social behaviour by clamping down on nitrous oxide. from BBC News - Health…
Jean Graves was admitted to Ysbyty Gwynedd mental health unit in 2013 for nine weeks. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
Researchers say it may help trigger calming brain pathways and are putting their theory to the test. from BBC News - Healt…
BBC Scotland's Lucy Adams still suffers from the effects of long Covid and wants to know why. from BBC News - Health h…
Companies thrive as the health service struggles with staffing gaps and increased patient demand. from BBC News - Health h…
The London Lonely Girls Club has "grown spectacularly" since pandemic restrictions were lifted. from BBC News - …
They have become the new frontier in the US battle over abortion access but their future is at risk. from BBC News - Healt…
A drug-resistant yeast fungus has been detected in more than 30 countries. What do we know about it? from BBC News - Healt…
British Medical Association announces next walkout in fight to get 35% pay rise in England. from BBC News - Health https:/…
The Nigerian senator and his wife brought a 21-year-old man to the UK to donate a kidney. from BBC News - Health https://i…
Speaking three years after the first Covid lockdown, Anabel Sharma looks back on her mum's last moments. from BBC News…
Lydia Reid was "horrified" when she was handed her son's body parts in the plastic carrier bag. from BBC New…
Brian Murphy has motor neurone disease and is stuck in hospital waiting for a care package. from BBC News - Health https:/…
London primary-school pupils not fully vaccinated against polio are to be offered catch-up jabs after Easter. from BBC New…
The father-of-two's death was avoidable, an inquest hears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EPeN29u via IFTTT
Women using this type of birth control have a slightly increased risk, a study finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
Members of nursing and midwifery unions vote to accept the Scottish government's 6.5% pay deal. from BBC News - Health…
A new study suggests Scotland's minimum price per unit of alcohol has prevented deaths from heavy drinking. from BBC N…
George Ezra's cancelled tour dates after being diagnosed with it - so we spoke to others with it. from BBC News - Heal…
Henry Dimbleby says the reluctance of government to intervene will cause "huge problems" for the NHS. from BBC N…
A trust accused of institutional racism has said its initial investigation into the incident fell short. from BBC News - H…
The pre-departure and voluntary arrival checks began in January after a spike in cases in China. from BBC News - Health ht…
EastEnders has shone a light on Edwards' syndrome - a rare genetic condition affecting babies. from BBC News - Health …
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/p…
Over 175,000 appointments and procedures had to be cancelled due to the three-day walkout, figures show. from BBC News - H…
People on the island of Westray are to be offered testing for a gene variant which can lead to a higher cancer risk from B…
Research suggests there is a crucial window during weaning to lower the allergy risk. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
Ethan, 8, and Justin Bieber both have Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), which can cause facial paralysis. from BBC News - Health…
The Swedish research adds to existing evidence on the link between heading the ball and brain injury. from BBC News - Heal…
Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US. from BBC News - Health …
Unions and ministers are being urged to start talks after a pay breakthrough with other NHS workers. from BBC News - Healt…
A gene variant known to increase the risk of breast cancer has been found in people with Orkney heritage. from BBC News - …
Jeena Panesar's hair claw clip became lodged in her head during the crash in which her car flipped over. from BBC News…
After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says. from BBC News - Health http…
An agreement on health workers' pay could be announced as early as Thursday afternoon. from BBC News - Health https://…
Jim Melvin spends £52 a week on tissues and ice lollies in order to cope with the effects of a tracheotomy. from BBC News …
Northern Ireland under-21 defender Ross Larkin had a brain tumour just before Christmas 2021. from BBC News - Health https…
A BBC reporter goes undercover and confronts doctors offering bogus treatments for his genetic condition. from BBC News - …
A doctor raised concerns about nurse Lucy Letby's presence and the deaths of babies, her trial hears. from BBC News - …
Jiang Yanyong became a national hero after revealing Beijing was covering up the scale of the virus. from BBC News - Healt…
The model and TV personality speaks about the impact autism has had on her life. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oum…
Strikes coincide with busiest Monday of the year for some A&E departments, says NHS England boss. from BBC News - Heal…
There is a concern about the risk of a very rare, but serious allergic reaction. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gJl…
Stephanie and Matt Trott want risky breech deliveries to be spotted earlier after their baby died. from BBC News - Health …
He filed a $1m wrongful death lawsuit against three women who helped his ex-wife get abortion pills. from BBC News - Healt…
The Birmingham hospital trust has been described as "mafia-like" by staff. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
Birmingham doctor Shivam Sharma says he is worried for the future of the healthcare system. from BBC News - Health https:/…
A trial of 121 people finds they experienced, on average, a reduction in tic frequency of 25%. from BBC News - Health http…
A growing number of start-ups are making wearables and apps to help alleviate the symptoms. from BBC News - Health https:/…
With the number of care workers falling, what is it like for those working in the industry? from BBC News - Health https:/…
UK doctors reviewed 94,000 procedures to check for bad complications such as infection. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
Disability organisations shocked by England and Wales suicide figures. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s89i0oh via …
Nicola Sturgeon has asked for "external assurance" over claims made by an NHS Lothian surgeon. from BBC News - H…
This pilot project uses St John Ambulance Cymru in a bid to prevent people having to go to hospital. from BBC News - Healt…
Xi'an says it may turn to lockdowns - a measure criticised as "excessive" after strict Covid controls. from …
Health leaders say it is inevitable next week's 72-hour walkout in England will have an impact. from BBC News - Health…
Some forces told the BBC they saw incidents multiply by four or five times between 2017 and 2022. from BBC News - Health h…
Researchers have created eggs from the cells of male mice, raising the prospect of male couples having their own children. …
Most people remained resilient, BMJ research suggests, but others say some groups were badly affected. from BBC News - Hea…
Former patients of a struck-off surgeon say their lives have been ruined by his misconduct. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Sophie Richards has had six surgeries and countless treatments, some paid for from her own pocket. from BBC News - Health …
The TV conservationist tells Instagram followers she's suffered "insurmountable pain" for 10 years. from BBC…
The appetite suppressing drug, favoured by Hollywood celebrities, makes people feel fuller. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Everyone over 75 is being advised to take up the extra vaccine to protect them over the summer. from BBC News - Health htt…
Scots children are now waiting three times longer for their surgery at NHS Lothian, a surgeon says. from BBC News - Health…
The treatment can add back pigmentation, but some question whether that is necessarily a good thing. from BBC News - Healt…
If the children had been born one hour earlier, life-saving measured would not have been attempted. from BBC News - Health…
Nitrous oxide, known as laughing gas, is the second most-used drug in the UK among 16 to 24-year-olds. from BBC News - Hea…
The Duke of Sussex recalls the work of Princess Diana in removing the stigma around HIV. from BBC News - Health https://if…
Regulations were updated after an outcry over gene-edited babies but a leading expert says they don't go far enough. f…
The former health secretary expressed concern about relaxing rules for Covid contacts in late 2020. from BBC News - Health…
The Covid-19 vaccine firm selects Oxfordshire as the site for a new UK research and production base. from BBC News - Healt…
Women say their labours were traumatic at hospitals that have banned gas and air amid safety concerns. from BBC News - Hea…
The Unite union suspends strikes in England to enter pay talks, following the Unison and GMB unions. from BBC News - Healt…
NHS bosses criticise pay demand for consultants to provide emergency care during junior doctors' walkout. from BBC New…
Unison and GMB suspend strike in England but action from Unite members to go ahead as planned on Monday. from BBC News - H…
The claim Covid-19 leaked from a Chinese laboratory dates from early in the pandemic. Here's what we know. from BBC Ne…
Desflurane gas has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide, NHS data suggests. from BBC News - …
Officials suspect the victim was infected after rinsing their nasal sinuses with public tap water. from BBC News - Health …
The move had huge costs - socially, emotionally and academically, so could schools have been kept open? from BBC News - He…
This month's planned 72-hour walkout in England remains after "disappointing" talks with the government. fro…
Kimberly Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died from herpes infections six weeks apart. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/w…
The flowers, which can be poisonous if eaten, were spotted on display alongside spring onions. from BBC News - Health http…
Medics at a London hospital are seeing so many risky cases they have drawn up treatment guidelines. from BBC News - Health…
Labour says the government has "vacated the field" on supporting women with menopause in work. from BBC News - H…
The advisory board says offering online anxiety and depression therapies could ease pressure on NHS. from BBC News - Healt…
Doing some exercise - as little as 11 minutes a day - is better than doing nothing, researchers say. from BBC News - Healt…
Since Sean Dilley shared the story of his retiring guide dog, some 4,500 volunteers have come forward. from BBC News - Hea…
Zholia Alemi worked as a psychiatrist for 22 years after she forged a medical degree, a court hears. from BBC News - Healt…
Eluned Morgan is under pressure after putting Betsi Cadwaladr into special measures a second time. from BBC News - Health …
Beijing hits back that the outbreak's origin is "about science and should not be politicised". from BBC News…
A coalition of organisations says the official inquiry does not focus enough on the role of racism. from BBC News - Health…
A series of local family hubs will be opened in England after a survey showed knowledge gaps existed. from BBC News - Heal…
About 200 patients are to be offered a blood test as an alternative to colonoscopies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
Ian Milner, 55, says he has suffered bullying and abuse because of his hearing loss. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch says rising work pressure is a risk for staff and patients. from BBC News - Hea…
There is no evidence bird flu will start spreading between people but experts are preparing for any scenario. from BBC New…
Christie Harnett, Emily Moore and a third person died while under the care of a mental health trust. from BBC News - Healt…
The singer pays for a day's worth of scans and pledges to do more. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/k2ztv96 via …
A House of Lords Committee says more action is needed to avoid disruption to medicine supply in Northern Ireland. from BBC…
They are walking out over pay and want an increase to make up for 15 years of inflation. from BBC News - Health https://if…
It is the first known human transmission of bird flu in the South East Asian nation since 2014. from BBC News - Health htt…
Experts are assessing a very rare side effect of nasal decongestants that could harm brain blood flow. from BBC News - Hea…
Data shows ethnic minorities are no longer more likely to die from the virus than white people . from BBC News - Health ht…
Medics at a London hospital are seeing so many risky cases they have drawn up treatment guidelines. from BBC News - Health…
Innovative ways to use personal protective equipment have emerged since the Covid-19 pandemic. from BBC News - Health http…
The deaths were under the care of University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust over a 16-month period. fr…
Action planned for next week is paused as the Royal College of Nursing agrees to meet the government. from BBC News - Heal…
A forthcoming government white paper on gambling is expected to tighten regulation in the sector. from BBC News - Health h…
The BBC speaks to about a dozen parents with concerns after children died or became seriously ill. from BBC News - Health …
There are now nearly 2.5 million adults of working age who are long-term sick, official figures show. from BBC News - Heal…
Heather Rendulic was able to use her left arm and hand for the first time in nine years. from BBC News - Health https://if…
Caitlin has a condition which meant she was born with no bones in the fingers of her left hand. from BBC News - Health htt…
What you need to know about ambulance and Border Force workers' strikes, by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - …
BBC news editor Carly Appleby reflects on life six years after her breast cancer diagnosis, aged 37. from BBC News - Healt…
BMA members have been balloted over a junior doctors strike, with the result expected on Monday, from BBC News - Health ht…
People say there are healthy meal deal options, with some saying they would "be lost" without them. from BBC New…
Hospitals in Wales "didn't want to know" about the needs of disabled staff, says Dr Georgie Budd. from BBC N…
Royal College of Nursing to take action from 1 to 3 March in England in biggest walkout of dispute. from BBC News - Health…
Researchers say claims the milk helps support brain and nervous system development are unfounded. from BBC News - Health h…
Roger, 69, is well enough to go home from hospital - but like many others, he cannot be discharged. from BBC News - Health…
Severely disabled children, who rely on emergency care, are being put at risk, doctors warn. from BBC News - Health https:…
Staff at the UK's largest blood processing centre near Bristol are urging people to book in now. from BBC News - Healt…
Teddi from Northumberland has a rare genetic condition and will be treated by the NHS with a new gene therapy. from BBC Ne…
A toddler becomes the first to be treated by the NHS with a new gene therapy costing £2.875 million. from BBC News - Healt…
Early tests in mice look promising for a non-hormonal, on-demand pill that immobilises sperm. from BBC News - Health https…
CCTV from inside a hospital in Gaziantep, Turkey shows the neonatal unit in the minutes after the deadly earthquake. from …
More than half of patients have waited more than four hours in some trusts in England this winter. from BBC News - Health …
The once-a-week injection called Wegovy, said to be used by some celebrities, blunts appetite. from BBC News - Health http…
The test scheme will see chemo drugs, blood samples and mail flown between hospitals at up to 70mph. from BBC News - Healt…
The Royal College of Nursing is considering a 48-hour strike in England as a row over pay intensifies. from BBC News - Hea…
Vapes should only be used by smokers who want to give up tobacco, health officials continue to warn. from BBC News - Healt…
AstraZenaca chose Republic of Ireland for £320m factory because of the UK's "discouraging" tax rate. from BB…
Tweaks to hip and knee surgeries could allow more patients to be sent home on the same day. from BBC News - Health https:/…
NHS performance figures in England show pressure eased in January - but concerns remain. from BBC News - Health https://if…
A 45-year-old woman says she was devastated after learning that three previous checks had been misread. from BBC News - He…
Kim Errington gave birth to her daughter Elfi almost two years after she lost her son Teddy. from BBC News - Health https:…
Commonly used antibiotics can seriously damage the hearing of some babies. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3WTHKge …
The 12-year-old was found unconscious at his home and died after a legal battle over life support. from BBC News - Health …
A Glasgow project tries to manage homeless alcoholics by giving them regular measures of booze. from BBC News - Health htt…
Doctors have doubts about the vitamin sweets being advertised on Instagram by Kourtney Kardashian. from BBC News - Health …
The Welsh government has said there is no more money to offer NHS workers. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MKSpsqm …
Mark Lindesay had thousands of pounds worth of unused medical supplies when he died, his family say. from BBC News - Healt…
The dental practice tells patients only private dental care will be offered from 1 April. from BBC News - Health https://i…
What you need to know about strikes by nurses and ambulance workers by the BBC's Zoe Conway. from BBC News - Health ht…
The kit is small enough to fit through a letterbox and arrives in plain packaging through the post. from BBC News - Health…
Sir Ed Davey says a higher minimum wage for the sector would help prevent an "exodus" to better paid jobs. from …
With NHS England about to enter its biggest round of strikes, leaders say clearing backlogs will be difficult. from BBC Ne…
A survivor and a detective say stopping the brutal ritual has become their life's work. from BBC News - Health https:/…
People aged 16-49 in England have until 12 February to take up the offer of a free vaccine booster. from BBC News - Health…
Brain scans show it can improve sexual desire, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings. from BBC News - Heal…
Action by GMB union in Wales on Monday is postponed after ministers table an improved deal. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Abi Naylor put migraines down to the stress of giving birth - but doctors found a 2.75in (7cm) tumour. from BBC News - Hea…
Research from Teenage Cancer Trust suggests many 18-24 year-olds don't know the five major things to look for. from BB…
Lucy Letby wrote a sympathy card to the parents of a baby she allegedly killed, her trial hears. from BBC News - Health ht…
The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations. from BBC News …
Scientists will monitor the virus, but UK health chiefs say the risk to the public is very low. from BBC News - Health htt…
A damning report on North East Ambulance Service highlights concerns over management of medicines. from BBC News - Health …
Spire is contacting patients seen by jailed surgeon Ian Paterson between 1993 and the early 2000s. from BBC News - Health …
Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
Jess Hodgkinson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in 2021. from BBC News - He…
Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard. from…
A similar number have eaten smaller portions owing to rising prices, with more struggling to stay warm. from BBC News - He…
NHS Digital data suggests vaping among secondary school children is rising. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mOhyC6M …
Antony Watson says he resorted to drastic measures after being unable to find an NHS dentist. from BBC News - Health https…
Analysis by BBC Panorama suggests between 5,000 and 10,000 NHS staff risk losing their pay. from BBC News - Health https:/…
Extra capacity will help the NHS in England tackle emergency care delays, the prime minister says. from BBC News - Health …
Boosting care in the community is identified as being key to help the health service's recovery. from BBC News - Healt…
The FDA will soon remove a three month abstinence policy for donations for men who have sex with men. from BBC News - Heal…
The union body wants the law to require all public buildings to remove the dangerous substance. from BBC News - Health htt…
Families say the government has not acted quickly enough to prevent deaths from diet drug DNP. from BBC News - Health http…
In the 1970s and 1980s up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood across the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
The prosecution over Wynter Andrews's death is one of only two brought against an NHS maternity unit. from BBC News - …
The vaccine's maker says it is effective in preventing infection and transmission of the disease. from BBC News - Heal…
Shoppers' loyalty-card data could flag early symptoms linked to the cancer, UK researchers say. from BBC News - Health…
There are hopes students will stay in north Wales after their degree to ease a shortage of doctors. from BBC News - Health…
A University of East Anglia study finds the deaths were caused by a gene mutation which affects vitamin D metabolism. from…
Giorgia Green's parents want clearer product labelling to warn of the potential dangers. from BBC News - Health https:…
As nurses strike in multiple countries, John Dela Cruz went viral on TikTok with his short videos. from BBC News - Health …
The strike across 30 services in England is the latest action by NHS staff in the pay dispute. from BBC News - Health http…
One worker found social care "very rewarding" and would return if he could get truck driver wages. from BBC News…
Ambulance crews say they are treating more people who are sick because they cannot afford to heat their home. from BBC New…
Hospital admissions peaked on 29 December, putting significant pressure on services, NHS bosses say. from BBC News - Healt…
Symptoms can start in your 40s - here's our guide to what happens in the run-up to periods stopping. from BBC News - H…
The women and equalities committee accuses the government of "glacial progress" on menopause. from BBC News - He…
Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow says use has been suspended in the maternity unit. from BBC News - Health https://if…
There is concern transfer to hospital from Frome Birthing Centre can not be guaranteed if required. from BBC News - Health…
A politics graduate reflects on life being autistic and experiencing alexithymia and aphantasia. from BBC News - Health ht…
AstraZeneca's Leif Johansson says AI and screening could prevent costly treatment in hospitals. from BBC News - Health…
Motion capture suits used to create alien characters can track the onset of diseases of movement, researchers say. from BB…
Marie McLean is scared to go to sleep after discovering her records tell medics not to attempt CPR. from BBC News - Health…
A failure to see David Nash face-to-face meant he underwent surgery 10 hours later than was possible. from BBC News - Heal…
The number of adults receiving treatment for substance misuse hits seven-year high from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/S…
Vaish Kumar's parents say they are sharing details from the note she wrote to help others. from BBC News - Health http…
It was only when Beth Matthews died that her family found how many people she helped with her writing. from BBC News - Hea…
Low prescribing in the early months of the pandemic may lead to more heart attacks and strokes, study warns. from BBC News…
One man said his teeth were not strong enough to bite an apple after wearing aligners bought remotely. from BBC News - Hea…
Vicky McClure delivers the letter to Downing Street on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society charity. from BBC News - Heal…
Kaylea, 16, was found dead at home, weighing almost 23 stone and on soiled sheets, a court hears. from BBC News - Health h…
The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory opened in 2021 and processed millions of tests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Kq5…
Thousands of products have been seized and there is concern over some shops selling them to children. from BBC News - Heal…
Emails from senior mental health trust staff say CCTV footage shows "shocking" mistreatment. from BBC News - Hea…
Workers should think about colleagues' health, the chairwoman of the Food Standards Agency says from BBC News - Health…
You are never too young to start improving your brain health, an Alzheimer's charity says. from BBC News - Health http…
Ex-Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng tells Parliament sudden unexplained child deaths need more attention. from BBC News - Health …
One out of every four hospitals and community services will be affected by the two 12-hour walkouts. from BBC News - Healt…
Emergency services and members of the public helped in a four-day search for Sidney Box. from BBC News - Health https://if…
Some NHS nurses, ambulance staff and physiotherapists are striking in a dispute over pay. from BBC News - Health https://i…
An ethicist is seeking to reform "blunt" medical language families and patients can find upsetting. from BBC New…
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence says this is to avoid withdrawal symptoms. from BBC News - Health ht…
Two days of action - on 6 and 7 February - are announced in England and Wales, in the biggest walkout yet. from BBC News -…
The High Court rules the waiting times faced by four transgender people for treatment were lawful. from BBC News - Health …
A Trust knew about the exposure for more than a year before informing staff, documents show. from BBC News - Health https:…
The "best next step" would be for the Welsh government to continue pay talks, says a union leader. from BBC News…
How doctors are spotting problems early and offering treatments at home - BBC Panorama. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
Health Secretary Steve Barclay says voluntary arrangements could not ensure public's safety. from BBC News - Health ht…
Four months ago, Geraint John lost his 43-year-old wife and the mother of his three children to cancer. from BBC News - He…
The RCN wants progress in negotiations by the end of January or says it will ballot more members. from BBC News - Health h…
Alzheimer's Research UK said the findings were encouraging but said more and larger studies were needed. from BBC News…
Healthier chocolate that feels just as good to eat could be developed, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
John Watkinson was accused of shortening three patients' lives, but later received an apology. from BBC News - Health …
Cholesterol-lowering pills could help more people cut their risk of heart attacks and stroke, guidelines say. from BBC New…
Senior sister Susan Beswick is struggling to keep patients safe, as demand soars at Royal Bolton Hospital. from BBC News -…
Sharp deterioration in response times for emergencies like heart attacks and strokes in England. from BBC News - Health ht…
The family of a father-of-five, 68, had to drive him to hospital last November after a heart attack. from BBC News - Healt…
Patients at a London hospital are waiting 24 hours in corridors as staff endure their "hardest winter". from BBC…
The NHS says there is an "urgent need" for ethnic minority organ donors to help find the best matches. from BBC …
Three paramedics tell BBC News what it is like to work in the strike-hit profession at the moment. from BBC News - Health …
Women report positives, but also areas for improvement in a report by England's care regulator. from BBC News - Health…
What you need to know about emergency care during the ambulance strike. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dc8n7gV via…
Over-50s and NHS staff can get a Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk. from BBC News - Health https…
The number of hospital beds occupied by patients ready to be discharged is also at a record level. from BBC News - Health …
Hospital chief executive Alex Whitfield tells the BBC about the strain put on A&Es this winter. from BBC News - Health…
New figures show more than 650,000 people died in the UK last year. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DSydZQK via IFT…
The Welsh government says nuclear medicine will face a supply crisis by 2030 if nothing is done. from BBC News - Health ht…
It can improve life for thousands with type 1 diabetes in England and Wales, health assessors say. from BBC News - Health …
Some 89% of people in Henan province have been infected but visits to clinics have peaked. from BBC News - Health https://…
A Middlesbrough doctor is among five people to become the stars of a set of modern folk songs. from BBC News - Health http…
Tony Stowell says his mother's care home took two days to tell the family they had put her on end-of-life care. from B…
Officials are expected to hold separate talks on Monday with health, teaching and rail unions. from BBC News - Health http…
The NHS is being given an extra £250m to buy beds in care homes as it grapples with a winter crisis. from BBC News - Healt…
The PM says his healthcare is "a personal choice", as a union leader urges him to "come clean". from B…
With Dry January under way, more people are choosing to reduce alcohol consumption year round. from BBC News - Health http…
Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, Steve Barclay says he remains "ready to engage" with unions. from BBC News - He…
With a shortage of available guide dogs, meet the people who train their own. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jmY94t…
Labour says patients deserve "more than a talking shop" and Lib Dems say it's too little too late. from BBC …
Post-Brexit divergence between NI and the rest of the UK on drugs is increasing, research suggests. from BBC News - Health…
Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.…
Members of a union for doctors are to be balloted over a 72-hour walkout in March in England. from BBC News - Health https…
Cases are surging as the country reopens after the sudden reversal of three years of restrictions. from BBC News - Health …
The British Medical Association says it rejects the Welsh government advice. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TzVjXkS…
The government is working with German pharmaceutical company BioNTech on new ways to fight cancer. from BBC News - Health …
Ros Atkins looks at the issue of how the NHS has been funded. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/omOXG4Y via IFTTT
Fire, ambulance and rail would have to provide minimum services in laws planned for later this year. from BBC News - Healt…
News of public figures' deaths has sparked speculation about greater losses than officials have reported. from BBC New…
There were no ambulances available to respond after an 83-year-old man collapsed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f0…
Rishi Sunak also makes pledges on the economy and small boat crossings in his first major speech of 2023. from BBC News - …
A documentary about the Nan Goldin-led protests against the Sackler family aims for more award glory. from BBC News - Heal…
Pharmacies say there are supply chain issues with some products but people should not panic buy. from BBC News - Health ht…
The latest Omicron variant is making scientists take notice in the US - so what do you need to know? from BBC News - Healt…
The seven Welsh health boards say they have nearly 1,800 patients well enough to leave hospital. from BBC News - Health ht…
Hospital staff shortages are the tip of the iceberg compared with the social care crisis, says Age NI. from BBC News - Hea…
This week surgeries across the country likely face intense demand after the Christmas break. from BBC News - Health https:…
China is ramping up its vaccination programme in response to the latest wave of Covid. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
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