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Updated | 2025-09-07 21:00 |
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Errors by diabetes analysis machines mean at least 55,000 people in England will need further hospital tests.
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Errors in diagnostic machines mean at least 55,000 people will need further blood tests
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Neil Hopper claimed that injuries to his legs were the result of sepsis and not self-inflicted.
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The presidents of China and Russia were overheard discussing transplants as a way to prolong life.
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Sian Wicks from the children's bowel and bladder charity, Eric, explains what to look for and how parents can help.
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Hundreds of patients have been helped by rule, which makes it easier to get an urgent second opinion.
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The number of children being admitted to hospital with constipation is at a 10-year high.
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An NHS trust meeting hears staff criticised bereaved families involved in a major maternity review.
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The EU has new rules regarding gel nail polish and its ingredients
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Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
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Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
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As more digital mental health tools emerge, can ethics keep up with evolving tech?
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People with learning disabilities and autism die almost 20 years younger than the rest of the population.
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The number of drug deaths is expected to have dropped slightly, but experts warn that any fall will most likely be a blip.
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The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined.
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Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
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Eight areas in the North East and Cumbria have seen a slight or moderate increase in MMR jab rates.
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Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
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The new technology could be a "game-changer" resulting in patients being treated sooner, experts say.
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Angie Smith said she has asked brides if they are using slimming jabs after a trend emerged this year.
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The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
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The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
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All young children in England and Wales will be offered a free chickenpox vaccine by the NHS from January 2026.
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The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
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The target set by the Department of Health for patients red flagged for breast cancer to be assessed is 14 days.
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The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals.
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The drug's US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month's price increase.
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Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was "fundamentally incompatible" with being a doctor.
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Here are Dr Xand's three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue.
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New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say.
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Professors Cath Noakes and Richard Fitton explain how dehumidifiers combat mould and why it's crucial to put them in the right place to be effective.
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UK airports' charging policies are inconsistent and unfair, says Disabled Motoring UK.
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Families tell the BBC about their experiences living with allergies as experts call for more allergens to have warning labels.
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Does it slow down ageing? Or are we being exploited by a multi-billion pound industry?
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Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
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It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review.
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Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says.
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Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital.
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The Soma Space offers combined strength training and psychotherapy, and prospective clients can be referred.
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Optometry NI chair says rules stopping children from paying for special short-sightedness treatment using NHS vouchers should change.
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Warnings for some 'emerging' food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest.
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Diabetes patients should have better and more equal access to newer medicines, says official healthcare body.
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Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
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Charlotte Chapman-Hart was misdiagnosed with an eating disorder and now works to bring awareness to rare diseases.
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