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Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.
Health warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it spreading in the UK?
It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Junior doctors want more despite backing pay deal
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.
UK to offer vaccines to boost mpox protection
Mpox vaccines will be offered to thousands of people in the UK to boost protection against the virus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury'
The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.
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
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
No extra NHS funding without reform, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.
Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
Two-year-old Zachary Bradford could die in weeks if a donor cannot be found.
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.
Pesto linked to botulism cases in France
A locally-made wild garlic sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin, say officials.
Nurses working in fear: BBC visits mpox epicentre
The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.
Inquest into contaminated baby feed deaths opens
The babies died after being given contaminated feed in hospital in 2014.
Dad's deep regret over daughter's suicide
A national service has been launched across Wales for those affected by suicide.
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.
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.
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.
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.
US veteran makes 'incredible' progress after world's first eye transplant
Aaron James has been able to resume normal life after receiving a partial-face and whole-eye transplant.
Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment
The Princess of Wales has completed her chemotherapy and says this year has been "incredibly tough".
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.
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.
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
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.
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.
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.
Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'
Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.
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.
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
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.
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.
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.
No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.
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".
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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