'Kris is still saving lives,' says twin of late breast cancer campaigner

Maren Sheldon says her sister Kris - founder of charity Coppafeel - was a "beacon of hope" for many people.

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Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.

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Regulator refused to investigate doctors at Harrods

Women who worked at Harrods say they underwent medicals, including invasive sexual health tests.

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Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Fayed

Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out “intrusive” medical examinations on Harrods staff.

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'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands in Wales

The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.

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Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

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One in three children are short-sighted, study suggests

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.

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Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.

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India confirms first mpox case in current outbreak

India has reported its first mpox case with the new strain that has been linked to the outbreak in Africa.

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Genetic ghosts suggest Covid’s market origins

A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.

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Government to review most Tory new-hospital schemes

The government calls the Tory-backed hospital-building programme in England "undeliverable and unaffordable".

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Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service

Labour is planning the biggest reimagining of the NHS in its history. Do these schemes provide the answer?

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'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.

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‘Meeting a real-life cyborg was gobsmacking’

‘Meeting a real-life cyborg was gobsmacking’
Director Carey Born was so captivated by Neil Harbisson and his "eyeborg" she made a film about him.

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September 20, 2024 at 05:39AM

‘Meeting a real-life cyborg was gobsmacking’

Director Carey Born was so captivated by Neil Harbisson and his "eyeborg" she made a film about him.

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NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change

They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.

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Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics

Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.

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Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment

Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.

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NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job-title change

They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.

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Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says

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

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Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says

Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.

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Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans

Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.

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Girl died from sepsis after GP sent her home twice

Mia Glynn's parents launch a claim for negligence after their daughter died hours after seeing a GP.

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Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu

The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried

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What counts as junk food in upcoming UK advert ban

Online restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.

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How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

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Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine

The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.

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Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year

Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year
Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.

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September 13, 2024 at 02:39PM

Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year

Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.

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Citizens' jury backs assisted dying law change

The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.

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NHS must reform or die, Starmer to say

Sir Keir Starmer to promise new plan as review warns long waits in England put patients at risk.

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NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.

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NHS was 'creaking at seams' when Covid hit

Lack of staff and beds hampered care for both Covid and non-Covid patients, the inquiry is told.

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Thousands to be re-tested in diabetes results error

An issue with a hospital blood testing machine has meant about 11,000 patients will need new checks.

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Inquiry under way into 2,000 mental health deaths

Baroness Lampard says the inquiry is "of the gravest concern and significance" as it opens in Essex.

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Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.

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What do we know about Kate's cancer journey?

The Princess of Wales is looking forward to returning to work, after finishing a course of chemotherapy.

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NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.

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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.

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Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.

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Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon

The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service.

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NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.

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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.

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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.

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Pledge to make cervical screening more accessible

A wellbeing board says not enough women in Herts are taking up free NHS cervical screening tests.

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Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined

Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".

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Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined

Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".

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'What does our modern society perceive as normal?'

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues

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Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk

Susan Axelby has received £57,000 after developing a cancer linked to a type of breast implant.

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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

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Winter virus jab rolled out for babies and elderly

Pregnant women in particular are being urged to get the new vaccine, which can protect newborns.

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Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'

The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.

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