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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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Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest
New studies suggest the weight loss drug could be used to treat a range of issues, including heart failure. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ink5MZC
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'Bionic' peer calls for better care for amputees
Lord Mackinlay says prosthetics currently on offer could leave people “feeling in a pit of despair”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uh19bNn
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NHS warns of continued short supply of blood
England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vQwNjaq
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Restrained and scared - the £100k schools failing vulnerable children
A pupil who says she was repeatedly restrained took her independent special school to court. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CN9tJT5
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Hospitality and health leaders clash on outdoor smoking plan
The prime minister says his government is looking at tougher rules to reduce the burden on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5o70FQ6
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Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs
Three-quarters of requests from prisons did not need an ambulance response, a watchdog finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ElSyDMs
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Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules
The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free". from BBC News https://ift.tt/gktEnxs
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Does eating meat raise the risk of diabetes?
A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jM…
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Research finds drones can deliver blood safely
A project finds drone delivery does not influence the blood's quality or how long it lasts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eMlCydf
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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says
The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V8WP4N9
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'Our daughter should not have died from Covid jab'
Two families believe their loved ones would still be alive if vaccine warnings had been shared. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tuFQ5h9
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How worried should we be about mpox?
As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rHhVfy
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Will the NHS ever pay for the new era of dementia drugs?
The choice to not fund Alzheimer's drug lecanemab caused upset, but it is not a “wonder drug”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BhqDiby
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Promising lung cancer vaccine trial begins in UK
The jab given to 67-year-old Janusz Racz may revolutionise how this cancer is treated, say doctors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/71v0XSD
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First drug to slow Alzheimer’s too costly for NHS
Health assessment body NICE says the benefits “are too small to justify the costs”. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fBo7A9r
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How worried should we be about mpox?
As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cCEsDMG
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UK's first drugs consumption room to open in October
The consumption facility for illegal drugs including heroin and cocaine is set to open in Glasgow. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jGlg3sD
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Mpox risk low but UK medics on alert
The UK Health Security Agency says it will ensure medics know how to spot and test for the virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oz7HCnK
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Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says
The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RWdfYqe
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'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'
A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REo2YQs
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Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout
More than 100 women who experienced complications have received payouts from manufacturers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s8oqmF3
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Boy with incurable tumour is not allowed NHS drug
Ronnie Hood, from Sudbury, does not qualify for ONC201 because his tumour is a millimetre too small. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j7bZBJa
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GPs at 'breaking point' say they must cap appointments - but could it harm patients?
GPs say they have been left with no choice as surgeries begin to impose caps on appointments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ewDf7u9
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WHO declares mpox global health emergency
Scientists are alarmed at the high fatality rate and rapid spread of a new variant of the virus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ih6vor5
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First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa
Sweden's public health agency records what it says is the first case of a contagious new type of mpox outside the African continent. from BBC N…
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The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show
Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8hKcJbH
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Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told
The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUCzjYl
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Key questions that remain about Nottingham killer's care
Valdo Calocane often stopped taking his medication and was becoming increasingly violent, assessments before the attack show - yet his care did not c…
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Bicep's Matt McBriar reveals brain tumour surgery
The Belfast-born music producer said a "large and pretty rare" tumour had been found earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bKSx…
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Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa
Scientists in Africa are alarmed by the speed at which a new strain of mpox is spreading. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z6FHXix
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The comedian turning her period condition into a stand-up show
Bella Humphries has Premenstrual dysphoric disorder but is sharing her experience with Edinburgh audiences. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f8zQ7gy
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Review of killer's care finds 'a series of errors'
The families of Valdo Calocane's victims say the report "demonstrates gross, systematic failures". from BBC News https://ift.tt/zJrAQ…
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Girl died drinking Costa hot chocolate, inquest told
The 13-year-old had a dairy allergy went into anaphylactic shock, an inquest hears from BBC News https://ift.tt/Vs9SUR7
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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/acgu7rb
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Doctor warned Nottingham attacker could kill
The concern that Valdo Calocane could "end up killing someone" appears in a summary of medical records shared with BBC Panorama. from BBC…
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Doctors question union over puberty blocker views
Some doctors question the British Medical Association's stance on what gender services should offer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F41URCb
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Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash
The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XSRbMau
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First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder
The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology. from BBC News https://ift.tt/flGbXd4
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NHS sets out 'safer' child gender services model
Six regional clinics will open over the next two years, with an emphasis on mental health support. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YgaXhO1
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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uHtez6a
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BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted
Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches its own evaluation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/osuBdNZ
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g9XzOpA
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OCD made actress think she was a danger to her baby
Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon says she felt scared and alone after giving birth to her son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jlUqPre
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Drug shortages: 'I'm eating less and rationing pills'
Two people with cystic fibrosis say they are eating less and rationing pills due to the shortage. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iEGv51o
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Mother's warning over asbestos-related cancer
Helen Bone, who worked as a nurse, believes she may have contracted mesothelioma while at work. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4AnS8Q
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'Game changer' AI detects hidden heart attack risk
A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2oPQbk0
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The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rxITwmf
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'The only hospital bed was 248 miles from home'
More mental health patients are being sent far from home for inpatient care, NHS data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jAIZHEF
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Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MypcE1a
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