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New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England 13 Mar 2025 It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options. Read more

Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn 12 Mar 2025 Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks. Read more

NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS 12 Mar 2025 Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time. Read more

Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error 11 Mar 2025 Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008. Read more

Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy - study 12 Mar 2025 Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team. Read more

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle 11 Mar 2025 Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests. Read more

Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks 11 Mar 2025 Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. Read more

'I couldn't cope if I passed condition to my kids' 11 Mar 2025 A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition. Read more

Major cuts at NHS HQ as more directors stand down 10 Mar 2025 Up to 6,500 jobs could go as health secretary looks to bring NHS England closer to the government. Read more

Can LED face masks transform your skin - here's what the experts say 08 Mar 2025 The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory. Read more

Windass: 'Dementia scares me, we need more help' 11 Mar 2025 The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis. Read more

More schools to be asked to supervise toothbrushing 07 Mar 2025 School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth Read more

Victim records claims sickening - attacks families 07 Mar 2025 A hospital trust is investigating if medical records of the three victims were accessed "inappropriately". Read more

Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges 11 Mar 2025 Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely. Read more

Scientists discover new part of the immune system 06 Mar 2025 New part of the immune system - hidden inside our bodies - could be used to make new antibiotics. Read more

Common vaginal 'imbalance' may be an STI 06 Mar 2025 An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina, known as BV, may be spread by sex, researchers say. Read more

The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want 06 Mar 2025 The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changed Read more

Boots recalls paracetamol over labelling error 04 Mar 2025 Packaging inside the box incorrectly states the pills are a different painkiller, aspirin. Read more

Warning over rapid at-home prostate tests 05 Mar 2025 Testing for PSA protein can indicate whether a man is at risk of prostate cancer. Read more

Autistic woman wrongly locked up in mental health hospital for 45 years 04 Mar 2025 “Kasibba”, who is non-verbal and had no family to speak for her, was one of hundreds wrongly detained. Read more

Over 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050 04 Mar 2025 Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries. Read more

'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series 04 Mar 2025 The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects. Read more

Cancer family 'financially broken' by benefits wait 03 Mar 2025 Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits. Read more

UK death rate 'reaches record low' 03 Mar 2025 The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News. Read more

GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointments 28 Feb 2025 It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets. Read more

Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug 28 Feb 2025 Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low. Read more

Physician associate role is 'misleading' - coroner 27 Feb 2025 A coroner says the public is being misled over what an NHS physician associate does. Read more

How does the Covid inquiry work? 16 Jan 2025 The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families. Read more

Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private 26 Feb 2025 Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session. Read more

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year 16 Jan 2025 The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats. Read more

Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain 15 Jan 2025 They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones. Read more

NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock 21 Nov 2024 Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". Read more

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request 11 Nov 2024 NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. Read more

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified 07 Nov 2024 Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. Read more

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? 28 Oct 2024 The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Read more

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule 10 Oct 2024 Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. Read more

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told 07 Oct 2024 Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. Read more

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' 01 Oct 2024 Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. Read more

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry 26 Sep 2024 Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Read more

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea 26 Sep 2024 The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. Read more

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close 31 Oct 2024 Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. Read more

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told 19 Sep 2024 UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Read more

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says 17 Sep 2024 Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. Read more

‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase 09 Sep 2024 The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS. Read more

Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts 09 Sep 2024 An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic. Read more

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic 18 Jul 2024 Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. Read more

Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers 05 Jul 2023 Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK. Read more

First place in British Isles set to approve right to die 25 Feb 2025 Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate. Read more

Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people 25 Feb 2025 Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic. Read more

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? 29 Nov 2024 The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. Read more

'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it' 02 Feb 2025 The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand. Read more

How are the vaping rules changing? 05 Nov 2024 Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. Read more

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? 23 Oct 2024 People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. Read more

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? 19 Oct 2024 The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. Read more

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts 16 Oct 2024 Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. Read more

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? 15 Sep 2024 Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. Read more

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? 02 Aug 2024 The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Read more

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods 27 Jul 2024 Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. Read more

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? 19 Mar 2023 The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? Read more

What is assisted dying and how could the law change? 25 Feb 2025 MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. Read more

Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more 13 Dec 2024 Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters Read more

Paris: Grassroots to Glory 08 Jul 2024 The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped Read more

Paris: Grassroots to Glory 18 Jul 2024 The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer. Read more

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life 24 Jun 2024 A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast. Read more

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? 11 Apr 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ 03 Mar 2024 People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. Read more

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