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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YP2CQ7y
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Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland
The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/etsY4rh
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Y9K0qry
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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". from BBC News - Health https:/…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Zhi0c9Y
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/M1ZINkX
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7CuYtUi
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cOxtaUj…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fSQABZs
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9h28HpK
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/49T7LUY
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MUfGrvw
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/DdCEhB0
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qMcwbiF
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3tI…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HjmJnur
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dxEa3…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/z9tGIVP
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HBx24aj
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5rCv…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RhXAoZr
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9S8EdC7
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Ipswich Hospital: 'Our daughter's childbirth death was preventable'
Julie and Neil Stout's daughter Jessica Mai died after giving birth in Ipswich Hospital in May 2021. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8A1j…
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Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog
Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HrO3nUm
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FyW5wej
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/O2…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KUBVG41
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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. from BBC News - Health https://…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/7Oc5NsL
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/a8hGFs…
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Chris Evans: Radio DJ reveals skin cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BDm5RgX
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5YlCbWS
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5qjYFvJ
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/geUniy…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AtCLM2…
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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. from BBC News …
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/I16U7sX
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/w6QcuWJ
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Z…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/A9WQ1Dz
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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? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ljmsyJ3
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Junior doctors in Scotland accept new pay offer
The 17% increase over two years comes after the medics had planned to take strike action. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/i2HrbVk
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ypmNaV3
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NHS: Is Wales worse than England for waiting lists?
Can waiting times be compared between Wales and England? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/osfCzRD
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Eating disorder psychologist 'made patients sicker'
Multiple women say they were told to take part in 'bizarre' treatment practices by a psychologist. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PU…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZmiRPqu
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xqZQo3…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hbXDUpq
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9ZGa7mJ
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UFWoHNd
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Two-thirds of cancer waiting time targets to be axed in England
NHS England want to reduce nine targets to three in a bid to simplify "outdated" standards. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FYMDjRe…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vpfcF…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/v1kh…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kxAp2Vq
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uFpbAzg
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/feU4uS0
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s2zBeMQ
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TEKx…
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Roe v Wade: ‘Could abortion bans put my IVF at risk?’
Women in the US are worried that changes to abortion laws could affect their fertility treatment. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/P5mlRwy
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BkPz…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YUNZV3o…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/S…
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Us3F2vz
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sQOZqiE
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TGNxSud
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ycCV6Sb
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OFlns0G
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1PVEy0L
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Nose-picking health workers more likely to get Covid, study shows
Healthcare workers who pick their noses could contribute to spreading the virus, researchers say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LtkROXG
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KYI8lB6
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TpsBVUO
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AI could be used to assess breast cancer scans
Swedish study found computer-aided detection could spot cancer at similar rate to two radiologists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NkYgOmh
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xIYOgHS
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/peTLuBl
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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. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RMUTGQb
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Dundee student expelled for sharing corpse video
The Dundee University student filmed the dissection of a body without permission. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oOX3taZ
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