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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Don't blame us for people suffering - London hospital hackers

They claim the cyber attack - which has disrupted more than 1,000 procedures - was politically motivated.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found

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.

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June 05, 2024 at 08:39PM

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.

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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.

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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.

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Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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