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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
Two-year-old Zachary Bradford could die in weeks if a donor cannot be found. from BB…
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Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Hv1dpF7
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Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?
Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why? from BBC News https://ift.tt/hu48K3V
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UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?
How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p4wband
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'I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests'
Sânziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4JErMds
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World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull
Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VIy4DWL
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I have £2.6m blood and it has 'cured' my haemophilia
The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/…
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Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation
Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tiAcfal
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New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'
A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UqrCynQ
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Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says
Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qEGpImo
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Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning
There are concerns over the spread of diseases such as whooping cough in England, as vaccine rates fall. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i9jAaFe
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Government destroys £1.4bn of PPE from one Covid deal
The government's deal with Full Support Healthcare was one of the most wasteful of the pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PK50gCw
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NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack
The NHS said Patients should continue to attend their appointments unless they have been told otherwise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W6i1BUF
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How to stay well this Glastonbury Festival
From dehydration to tinnitus, a five-day party on Worthy Farm doesn't come without its risks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CpvaWFU
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How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret
A chance scroll on the internet led the actor Michael Sheen on a journey to uncover a dark secret. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CT6PEUF
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World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull
Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LiN59m6
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Penis cancer on the rise: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade
"It's something you never imagine will happen to you," says João, 63, who under went a partial amputation. from BBC News https://ift.…
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Some GPs struggling to find work, says union
Locum doctors in England have told the British Medical Association shifts are hard to find at practices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hM013ID
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London hospitals hackers publish stolen blood test data
The gang shared almost 400GB of the private information on their darknet site and Telegram channel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t4TNXfL
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Senior doctors accept pay deal in England
The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXJB1fE
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Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England
A deal has been reached to give NHS patients Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iERUbav
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I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer
Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vBaFV7J
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NHS election plans unconvincing - health experts
The health budget faces a £38bn shortfall by 2030, putting plans to tackle the backlog and improve the NHS at risk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Uf…
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Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant
Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0tEzvYx
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'We weren’t willing to end hope for our little boy'
Grayson's mum describes the fight to secure long-term medication to help make his life comfortable. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hYkt6mZ
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England's hospital waiting lists rise to 7.57m
Jump in England comes after ministers claimed the NHS backlog had started to come down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBOhFv9
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I felt like I was getting electric shocks - then found out it was cancer
Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8CeBbZ
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'I started drinking aged 11 and couldn't stop'
Chloe Ward says she lost a decade of her life to alcohol but is now determined to stay sober. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNjfVEl
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Wrap sold in WH Smith recalled over E. coli fears
Manufacturer THIS! is recalling one of its products because of possible contamination with E. coli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TE4lWOG
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Balding at 16 and unable to look in the mirror
Poppie Davies wore a wig and talked about how isolated she felt with the condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dP6BiEC
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Strictly's Amy to tell cancer story in documentary
Dancer Amy Dowden was diagnosed after finding a lump on her breast the night before her honeymoon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nmtzdUZ
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Silent Men film asks why so many still struggle to open up
Scottish filmmaker Duncan Cowles set out to ask why men tend to bottle up their emotions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/O64GbP8
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England's hospital waiting lists rise to 7.57m
Jump in England comes after ministers had claimed the NHS backlog had started to come down. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EwpygKb
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Warning over habitual delays for cancer treatment
A survey found the number of cancer centres experiencing severe delays had almost doubled in a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OK5RC98
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£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise
The winning test rapidly detects whether bacteria are causing an infection and identifies the best antibiotics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aeMBEu…
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Eva 'doing really good' after spinal surgery
Eva Tennent's family were told her condition was inoperable following delays to her operation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tM5KiYs
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O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack
The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t6Nx8X3
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Tiger mosquitoes behind dengue fever rise in Europe
Concerning rise in dengue fever cases as climate change pushes mosquitoes further north, warn experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/as1UnZz
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Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise
A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o8aJjDB
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Ongoing disruption as junior doctors walkout continues
The trust anticipates "minimal problems" launching a new IT system on the day junior doctors strike. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JrOVZhK…
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Two-in-one flu and Covid jab passes advanced trial
The trial suggests the jab arms the body with protective antibodies as effectively as separate shots. from BBC News https://ift.tt/14ADPMC
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O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack
The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TKLMA84
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Women better at sport during period, study suggests
It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone between ovulation and menstruation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7NlVyW3
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Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise
A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JNDeHi2
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Will the new Parliament pass the smoking bill?
The smoking bill was not passed before Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iy8mD5p
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Women better at sport during period, study suggests
It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone between ovulation and menstruation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y64ytIT
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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found
Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KzpSwsg
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Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England
Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbx7sU8
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Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union
Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8jZLUhJ
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Martha's rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u9vPcO5
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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49. from BBC News https://ift.tt/otnQlwu
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At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers
Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zGZqXQM
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'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'
A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RqnvxPk
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