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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
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Man given months to live becomes liver transplant pioneer
A man given months to live becomes the first patient to receive an experimental liver transplant. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SPsBqkm
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Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos
The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…
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Patients waiting months could travel for treatment
Those who have not been seen for more than 40 weeks will get a chance to go elsewhere in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/086ADhW
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Humza Yousaf denies deleting pandemic WhatsApp messages
The FM says ministers "past and present" must co-operate fully with Scottish and UK Covid inquiries. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
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Hunt is on to find more effective flu treatments
Flu deaths hit a five-year high last winter and treatments for worst cases are still lacking, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/U1…
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Nicola Sturgeon's Covid WhatsApp messages were deleted - newspaper report
Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is reported to have deleted messages relating to the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/spLWtH0
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Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing
"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.…
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'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'
When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xIj56z3
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HRT: Sharp rise in prescriptions after menopause campaign
Celebrities like Davina McCall have raised awareness of women's symptoms when their periods stop. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yWAfNsa…
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Conjoined twins: Defying the odds to survive
They were not expected to survive but Ruby and Rosie, now 11, are celebrating with five other sets. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/r9IfEBm
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NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says
Based on latest trends, yet more patients will be forced to wait, even if doctor strikes cease, projections suggest. from BBC News - Health https:/…
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Scottish Government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps
A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HrG65Z0
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NHS trust sorry for sending mum on suicide course after son's death
Angelina Pattison was sent on the training by the NHS trust shortly after her son killed himself. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Wy5PCBF
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NHS pay: Health staff begin legal fight over Covid bonus
The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oWGDrd0
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SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating his winter sadness
Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8mcuDRF
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GP appointments: Man leaves doctor of 77 years over delay
Gwyn John took action after hearing that he was 32nd in the call queue to his former GP. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VAIzfKZ
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Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life
Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N3lTsem
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Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis
Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bXRFzLU
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'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths
UK families angry at lack of action to shut down online suicide forum despite coroners' warnings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fDJKMPX…
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Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury - study
Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/heRWkMS
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Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed
Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/q4rG7…
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TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower
Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f86USzj
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Mental health help for under-fives overlooked - report
Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Sx1mNsf
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Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government
The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/h8blR1…
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Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England
Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9c3AFln
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Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait
Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/I2O5V8…
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Could cheese made from peas be a healthy alternative for vegans?
University researchers in Nottingham have developed a cheese made from whole yellow split peas. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QhCFLTI
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Birmingham NHS trust sacks staff after sexual harassment claims
The three sackings, at University Hospitals Birmingham, are revealed at a sexual safety charter launch. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QkVrb…
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Clampdown on unproven fertility treatment add-ons
A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Hgp3Dlf
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Naga Munchetty told to 'suck it up' over extreme menstrual problems
The TV presenter, who has a condition affecting her womb, tells MPs her problems were repeatedly dismissed. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f…
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Experts call for tighter limits on 'forever chemicals' in water
A group of leading scientists have said the current levels of PFAS could be damaging to human health. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/k0UCLX4…
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NHS strikes: Consultants and government to hold talks to try to end dispute
The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/AH4TpgY
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Lack of urgency in government as Covid spread, inquiry told
Prof Neil Ferguson denies he "stepped over the line" as a government adviser on Covid. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cBjGZiq
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NI health workers left with 'de facto pay freeze'
Six health trust chiefs call on the NI secretary to take "concrete action" over a 2023-24 pay award. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…
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Nottingham mother struggling to get ADHD medication
Kimberley Grant says her daughter's education is put at risk if she does not have her medication. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6HJQjY3…
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North East Ambulance Service patient declared dead woke up in hospital
The North East Ambulance Service apologises to the patient's family and begins an investigation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UL7lYSx
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NHS psych ward period provision criticised by patients
Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4qZoNiv
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Care home boss shocked at speed of Covid variant
Kay Emsley says she was taken by surprise at how quickly residents at Shipdham Manor fell ill. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CJZONAf
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NHS Wales: Thousands of hours missing from A&E figures
A&E waits in Wales have been seriously under-reported in official figures each month for a decade. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NaiwRD…
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The 'gay tax' facing same-sex couples starting a family
Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EwyxWtp
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Derby: New anti-viral drug study aims to cure long Covid
Long Covid symptoms include extreme fatigue and breathlessness, palpitations, or brain fog. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aukSw2x
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Muckamore inquiry: Staff accused of ignoring TB symptoms
The mother of a former patient said staff seemed "not to care" as he lost a large amount of weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…
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Lung cancer: Woman once paid in cigarettes welcomes screening
A woman who was paid in cigarettes to do her mum's ironing is one of the first to have a lung check. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dI2s…
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Wheelchairs and weight: 'I haven't been able to weigh myself for 22 years'
Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wmtk3ge
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February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told
Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MIvKLp2
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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m
Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kqXciFw
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Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator
Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/e5fBrxR
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Pret a Manger death: 'Lack of progress' after mum's death in Bath
The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UWxZASk
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Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse
Health and animal welfare campaigners say the overuse of antibiotics by UK farmers should be banned. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VQ3U5Xv
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Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage
Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pFwkYRh
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The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says
The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/xi78y2e…
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Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens
Researchers have developed gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to bird flu. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yb1kF9Y
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Heating on prescription call for Wales' medically vulnerable
Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NgL78zu
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Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland
Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MDPxg…
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ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills
Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/zSXqhvD
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Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told
The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qJStMrY
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How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?
People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TMX25YA
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'Long colds' are a thing, like long Covid say experts
Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ki453Cf
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Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says
Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lGXvMQa
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Covid jab could be available privately from 2024
Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bDsHdAi
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Bedbugs: How to deal with an infestation
Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/R2nEywC
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GP burnout: 'I was left feeling like a husk of a human'
A support service for NHS staff reports a 77% rise in doctors seeking help for mental health issues. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Xby9hBx
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Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling
Doctors are encouraged to identify problem gamblers and those at risk at the earliest possible stage. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MJ8BZ2C…
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Surgeon who claimed Covid-19 was hoax struck off
Mr Muhammad Adil is struck-off after undermining public confidence in the medical profession. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/EZ9isWS
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Smoking age should rise from 18, by one year every year - Sunak
Measure aims to ensure children of today would not be able to buy cigarettes in future. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hAFi37w
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Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital
Cheshire Police begins a corporate manslaughter inquiry at a hospital after the conviction of Lucy Letby. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/u0P…
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Sir Patrick Vallance criticises Boris Johnson's 'impossible flip-flopping'
Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Health https://ift…
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Bedbug panic sweeps Paris as infestations soar before 2024 Olympics
France is alarmed as "les punaises", as they're known in French, spread fear and loathing. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bdXW…
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Trans women may be banned from women's NHS wards
Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…
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Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals
The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TZ6Marp
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Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control
Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/famKpyr
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Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise
Government decisions in the pandemic's early days will be scrutinised as the Covid inquiry continues. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/aGg…
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New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO
Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PIHN9lV
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Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines
Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman will share this year's Nobel prize for medicine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/yOpbrUR
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Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official
Health officials are encouraging anyone eligible to get jabs to protect against Covid and flu. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kpCDloG
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72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption
Three-day joint walkout by junior doctors and consultants begins on Monday as pay dispute escalates. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ekSj9ws
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