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Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay offer
The British Medical Association, which represents doctors, said the increase was "derisory".
Patients from Nottingham killer's NHS trust carried out stabbings weeks before attack
Two men under the care of the same NHS trust as Valdo Calocane carried out stabbings weeks before the Nottingham attacks.
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
But health unions react angrily after a smaller rise of 3.6% is announced for other NHS staff, including nurses and midwives.
The surprising benefits of breathing through your nose
By the age of 30, each one of us will have taken around 250 million breaths. But are we doing it right? Author James Nestor makes the case for nasal breathing.
Cross-sex hormones for under 18s could be restricted or banned
The government is "actively reviewing" private prescriptions of cross-sex hormones for under-18s, the High Court hears.
Horse charity calls on NHS to fund equine services
Horses for Wellbeing says the funding would see children get help before they "hit crisis point".
Scientists propose novel way of treating mosquitoes for malaria
Normally the insects are targeted with insecticide, but US researchers say anti-malaria drugs absorbed through their legs can stop them spreading disease.
Women with dense breasts should have extra NHS cancer scans, researchers say
Additional scans better tailored to spotting cancer in dense breasts could treble detection rates.
MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having her bladder removed.
MP considered bladder removal over chronic UTI
Stoke-on-Trent South MP Allison Gardner says at one point she considered having her bladder removed.
'This group will really benefit a lot of men'
Jake Devline-Reed says it will provide a "safe space" for those that need it.
West Nile virus detected in UK mosquitoes for first time
A UK Health Security Agency spokesperson said the risk to the general public is "very low".
World-first gonorrhoea vaccine launched by NHS England as infections soar
The treatment will be offered to those most at risk from August after a record number of cases.
Nicotine pouches helped me quit vaping – but now I'm addicted
Teenagers say it is easy to get hold of the products, which experts warn can be highly addictive.
Attacked paramedics hope for swifter court justice
Jacob Hoy, who was attacked while on duty, says ambulance staff need faster prosecutions.
New brain tumour test a game changer, experts say
Scientists say the new method can diagnose the exact type of tumour within hours, rather than weeks.
Universities must do more to prevent suicides, ministers say
The government wants universities to check the safety of halls and reach out to families after a death.
Infected blood victims call for faster compensation
Diana Johnson MP, who has campaigned with victims, tells BBC slow progress is "disappointing".
'We can't stay silent over endometriosis struggle'
Roya Rasouli, 27, promised herself on her hospital bed to share her story and is urging others to also.
The Lampard Inquiry: What has happened so far?
Eight months into England's first public inquiry into mental health deaths, what have we learnt?
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
Can AI therapists really be an alternative to human help?
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
Deaf behind bars: 'I felt completely isolated'
Prisons are environments that really run on sounds - alarms, tannoys, people's voices. So, what's it like being deaf in prison?
What we know about Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men in the US.
GP patients to help NHS find more infected blood victims
The NHS is trying to find many hundreds of people exposed to the virus via contaminated blood in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
Nature Cure by Richard Mabey (Omnibus)
Britain's pioneering nature writer on the link between mental health and the natural world
Nature Cure by Richard Mabey (Omnibus)
Britain's pioneering nature writer on the link between mental health and the natural world
Inside the therapy room: BBC watches as three lives change
The BBC has been given access to talking therapy sessions. What it reveals is striking - how managing the mind can transform lives.
Nature festival launched at national Park
Events included wildlife walks, art sessions and the chance to meet an Exmoor pony.
MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process
The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.
Witness History
In the 1940s vulnerable hospital patients were fed sugar to see if their teeth decayed
Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears
Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients.
The Inquiry
What is causing the rise of measles cases around the world?
Witness History
In 2013 a new tax was approved in one of the world's biggest consumers of fizzy drinks
Overhaul needed to prevent benefit claimants suffering harm, MPs say
MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Don't be afraid to tell people how you feel - Windass
Former Bradford City striker Dean Windass opens up about dealing with mental health.
5 Live News Specials
That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi.
Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits
Farm Care has "seen an impact" on youngsters' mental health on east Surrey farms.
For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying
GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise assisted dying.
GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests
GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.
Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs
Cross-party group of MPs say move is causing uncertainty at time when NHS is under huge pressure.
'Frustration is a huge part of my life with ADHD'
Henry has ADHD and struggles with everyday tasks and remembering appointments.
New hope for patients with breast cancer gene
Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the cancer coming back, a small trial found.
Charity boss slams 'reprehensible' health trusts
NHS trusts "try to stop" coroners issuing Prevention of Future Death reports, an inquiry hears.
Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50
Many are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent or have other health conditions, a study says.
Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.
Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted'
Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.
Running helps 'build up strong mindset' - Lindsey Burrow
Lindsey Burrow talks to Giovanna Fletcher on the Couch to 5K Podcast about how her perseverance while running has helped her to build resilience in life.
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