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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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Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nhoMvLq
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Ditching of social care plan is a tragedy - Dilnot
The plan would have introduced an £86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support. from BBC News http…
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Health alert issued as temperatures may reach 32C
The hottest day of the year in the UK could be recorded on Tuesday before thunderstorms roll in from BBC News https://ift.tt/7cw0NLV
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‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months
No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yIZaJbR
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Mum's school CCTV plea after autistic son attacked
Charlotte's son was attacked repeatedly by a teaching assistant while he was at school. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bvnswdD
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Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hzREPJA
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'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PIGQdq2
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Are you feeling grotty all the time?
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1dZW4Qy
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Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed
Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pbB3iKw
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Babies died after hospital neglect - inquest jury
Babies Sunny and Elena both died after erroneously being given a sodium nitrite infusion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OYM4wr5
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Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest
Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KLBkifV
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Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia - study
There is growing evidence that a vaccine against shingles may also protect against dementia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7RXzhnl
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Blood stocks drop to 'unprecedentedly low levels'
The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZfUn6Pu
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How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jn1uPYL
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Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used
The 40-year-old was "extremely upset and scared" when told she needed tests for HIV and hepatitis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dnV3Cas
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How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jn1uPYL
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Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK
Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help people lose weight. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMP1WoC
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Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS
The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mhsbTL4
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Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest
Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" just four months before her death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x7uCoSl
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IT working but delays possible after outage, says NHS
NHS England says services are back online after the global IT outage, but there could still be disruption. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dCB3xTs
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NHS warns of GP disruption next week after IT outage
Healthcare IT systems are coming back online - but GPs face a growing appointments backlog. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jdatTYi
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DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests
One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1gvXnMW
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'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'
Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/c1GCUNH
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Urgent action needed as malaria resists key drug
Malaria parasites that can shrug off the effects of artemisinin are now well-established in East Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qdvEWyu
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Sk:n cosmetic surgery firm collapses
The company had clinics in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4l9opFf
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Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin
A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1VZh0z
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BMA debates response to child gender care review
It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as "terrible". from BBC News https://i…
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'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals
The drug is already being tested in people, but whether it would have the same effect is unknown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JsxpHge
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DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests
One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KkEe6TA
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Free drink refills could be banned in Wales
The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AlfdXy8
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Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin
A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eAJS5XP
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'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'
Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LyCiXHN
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More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?
Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qyqru9H
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NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection
NHS chiefs say the injection form of the medicine can help save patients' and clinicians' time. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Ay9VhJ
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Scientists start human testing of Marburg virus vaccine
University of Oxford researchers start in-human vaccine trial to treat highly fatal Marburg virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0ZIR9Bu
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I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark
Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken for bruising. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xeEBGja
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Nine whooping-cough deaths reported as cases rise
Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZAam4gU
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Some smear test scientists investigated over screening
Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4JmnDyq
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Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike
The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JkpgjxE
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Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect
BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities - "require improvement". from BBC News https://ift.tt/5…
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Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture
A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hmWn0yL…
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'I've no idea how I developed asbestos-related cancer'
Emily-Jane Scandrett, 41, hopes to raise awareness of mesothelioma - cancer usually found in men over 75. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pEKZbWQ
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Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8q4a6Df
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Junior doctors pay talks to start next week - Streeting
The new health secretary has said he spoke to the British Medical Association on Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SqHpkUl
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Lucy Letby sentenced to 15th whole life term
The former nurse, 34, attempted to murder the premature baby by dislodging her breathing tube. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nZDj7Im
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How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FEgHIaZ
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'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death
Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme. from BBC News h…
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How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J7YPyn1
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health? from BBC News https://ift.tt/qD3udLi
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Hugh Pym: 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/1ZRESIG
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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/dDzG4mH
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US pays Moderna millions to develop bird flu jab
Moderna is being given $176 million to work on a bird flu vaccine in case there is ever a human pandemic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V71RcK3
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health? from BBC News https://ift.tt/svpZegc
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NHS gene check is helping children with cancer
Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rjA10LB
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Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control
A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/omNfAj8
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UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant
Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X57buM6
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