BRCA tests to be offered to Jewish people to detect cancer risk

NHS England says it wants to test 30,000 Jewish people over the next two years for faulty BRCA genes.

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Edenfield Centre: Vulnerable patients denied human rights - review

A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment.

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Record Dry January saved the average person £118

This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol.

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Skin cancer blood test trial 'possibly saved my life'

Doctors at The Christie in Manchester used a blood test to help decide on José Sotorrio's treatment.

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NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial

Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says.

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Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim warns of dangers

Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.

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Whistleblowers accuse NHS trust of avoidable baby deaths

Serious concerns are raised over maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life - study

Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say.

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Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health

Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

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Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

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King Charles in hospital for prostate treatment

The King visits the Princess of Wales, who had surgery at the same hospital, ahead of his treatment.

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Nottingham attacks: NHS to investigate Valdo Calocane's case

Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the mental health act before killing three people.

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NHS consultants reject offer of double pay rise

Senior doctors in England reject proposed deal, as BMA union says the offer "doesn't go far enough".

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Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E

Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is "broken" after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves.

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Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says

Researchers say children who gained weight in the pandemic could develop diseases later in life.

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Bullying 'normal occurrence' at Newcastle NHS trust, say CQC

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's CQC rating is downgraded to "requires improvement".

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Footballer Michael Owen on sight loss: 'I'd swap eyes with my son if I could'

The father and son on getting to grips with a degenerative eye condition.

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Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal

Patients unable to afford private treatment are turning to "dangerous self-removal methods", the RNID says.

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Alarming rise in measles in Europe - health chiefs

Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says.

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Royal Blackburn Hospital: 'My dad, 80, spent 36 hours on corridor trolley'

Gail Myerscough says she is "horrified" patients are put on trolleys in corridors at Royal Blackburn.

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Theresa May's type 1 diabetes go-to was Jelly Babies

The former prime minister tells BBC News sweets helped her out in some sticky situations in meetings.

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Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout

It becomes the first nation in the world to roll out a universal anti-malaria jab for infants.

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Doctor uses Apple Watch to help passenger on flight

The medic intervenes while on a Ryanair flight to Verona for a skiing holiday.

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Medics told not to report illegal abortions to police

The Royal College of Gynaecologists and Obstetricians says women are being wrongly prosecuted.

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Sarah Ferguson: Duchess of York diagnosed with skin cancer

A spokesperson says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.

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Bowels, bladders and sex: Rediscovering life after mountain crash

Extreme sportsman Niall McCann talks frankly about life after crashing into a mountain at 50mph.

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My agonising headaches make me bang my head off walls

Daren Frankish says his cluster headaches are like being hit with a baseball bat and stabbed in the eye.

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England's sexual health services 'at breaking point'

Soaring rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis infections threaten to overwhelm services, experts warn.

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Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus cried after suffering stroke aged 24

Cori Broadcast says she "started breaking down crying" after being told she had had a stroke at 24.

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Long Covid: NHS legal action launched by family of girl

The mother of an 11-year-old Aberdeenshire girl claims failings were made by NHS Grampian.

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Banning large wine measures cuts drinking by 7.6% in study

With the largest measure off the menu, 7.6% less volume of wine was sold daily, researchers found.

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Cambridge lab grows 'mini-placentas' for pre-eclampsia study

Pre-eclampsia affects millions of women worldwide yet is little understood, say scientists.

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Enlarged prostate: What is the King's health problem?

Charities have welcomed the King going public about his prostate problem. So what is it?

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Measles outbreak: Your questions answered

Cases are rising across England, with health officials encouraging people to get vaccinated.

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Gamers at risk of irreversible hearing loss and tinnitus, study suggests

A new review of available evidence suggests video gamers regularly exceed safe sound limits.

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Exciting new cancer drug kinder than chemotherapy

Arthur, 11, was one of the first in the UK to try blinatumomab, for his type of blood cancer.

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Warning of further measles outbreaks as cases rise

Medics issue the warning after cases in the West Midlands rose by more than 30% in less than a week.

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Cold weather: How do cold-health alerts work?

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold-health alert for the whole of England.

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Machete attacks leave children with 'war-zone' injuries, say Leeds trauma staff

On-shift with the Leeds hospital team caring for young knife crime patients in West Yorkshire.

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More evidence to ban energy drinks for children, study finds

Raised risks of anxiety, stress and suicidal thoughts have been highlighted by new research.

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NHS 'thought St Albans cancer patient was from Traveller community'

Angela Devlin, 26, says she was not offered a check as it was assumed she would not have an address.

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BBC's Glenn Campbell on shock of brain cancer diagnosis

BBC Scotland's political editor says the discovery of a tumour was devastating - but that he's been lucky.

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I noticed a bulging lump sensation in my vagina

When Natashja Wilson noticed symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse she had no idea what was happening.

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Why parents are reliving their baby loss nightmares

An inquiry is under way to ensure the deaths of three babies are not brushed off as isolated tragedies.

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Life with a stoma: 'It's not a bag for life, it's a bag for living'

Stephen Blakely hopes his TikTok content will help others with any stigma of using a stoma.

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NHS whole-gene screening helps tailor cancer care

How cutting-edge cancer genomics is now being used in mainstream cancer care.

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The key NHS targets that have never been met

BBC News finds key NHS targets have been missed for at least seven years - and two have never been met.

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Scientists crack mystery of how MS gene spread

The DNA of ancient cattle herders has revealed how diseases evolved in Europe over thousands of years.

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Covid inquiry postpones vaccine investigation

The probe into vaccines and Covid drugs planned for the summer of 2024 has been delayed, inquiry officials have said.

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Kettering hospital baby death was investigated by major crime team

Police arrived at a distraught mother's house the day after her daughter died at Kettering General Hospital.

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All India Pregnant Job service: The Indian men who fell for the scam

The conmen in Bihar state promised to pay huge sums of money to men to get childless women pregnant.

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Midwife quit over 'unsafe care' and staffing

Other NHS workers have risen in number five times more than midwives over the past decade.

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How some Indian hospitals are cutting cancer drug costs

Cancer treatment centres have clubbed together to bulk-buy drugs and bring down costs by more than 85%.

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Junior doctors in NI balloted for first time over pay

The ballot announced on Monday will run for six weeks and could result in a 24-hour walk-out.

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Izzy Judd: 'Music let my brother in a coma connect with us'

Rupert Johnston was left brain damaged after a car crash, but his prolific musical ability lives on.

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Back-to-school illness advice offered to parents

Health officials explain when to keep your child at home and how to stop the spread of bugs.

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Junior doctors' strike: The 'huge effort' to keep a hospital running

Cancelled operations and exhausted staff - the BBC goes into a busy hospital coping during a strike.

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Can Denmark's world-beating drugs maker stay ahead?

Thanks to its weight loss drug, Novo Nordisk briefly became Europe's most valuable firm in 2023.

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Prescription drugs sold online without 'robust' checks

More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge.

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Baby formula recalled over bacteria contamination fears

Reckitt are recalling batches of Nutramigen powders after finding bacteria in an "isolated overseas sample".

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New antibiotic compound very exciting, expert says

A new antibiotic compound could help treat a bacterium the World Health Organization classes as a major threat.

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Junior doctors' strike: Some hospitals request staff return to work

NHS bosses say the service is under huge pressure - but junior doctors say they are misusing the system.

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The longest ever NHS strike: What you need to know as junior doctors walk out

Junior doctors will begin a six-day walkout in England, causing severe disruption to services.

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Junior doctors: NHS chief warns of tough new year as fresh strike looms

A planned six-day junior doctors' strike will have a big impact on routine care, a health chief says.

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