Monday, May 13, 2024

I lost my mum, dad and baby sister to HIV in infected blood scandal

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.

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Birth trauma inquiry urges maternity care overhaul

Changes in postnatal care are also required, MPs say after hearing "harrowing" evidence from UK women.

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Sunday, May 12, 2024

Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.

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Friday, May 10, 2024

We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.

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Antisemitism complaints by doctors surge

A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.

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How to treat heat exhaustion

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