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Updated 2025-07-05 19:45
More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate
The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.
A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track
In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?
'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?'
Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.
'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?'
Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.
‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.
Coroner highlights lack of specialist ME care
Report says there is no available funding for research and treatment of the chronic fatigue syndrome.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
Nobel Prize goes to microRNA researchers
US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun helped explain how genes work inside the human body.
Period pain proof required for school sick days
The school says it is also not accepting explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill".
Widower hopes for answers as surgeon inquests loom
Catherine Coyne's husband describes the family's ordeal as inquests into 62 deaths begin.
Spiking victims 'let down' by emergency services
Two women say they were discouraged from going to the police and made to feel it was their fault.
Immunotherapy saved my life. Can research improve the odds for others?
Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.
Immunotherapy saved my life. Can research improve the odds for others?
Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.
Tool promised to help non-verbal people - but did it manipulate them instead?
Experts say a tool supposedly helping nonverbal people speak is prompting false criminal allegations.
Eye and ear checks to be offered to autistic students at school
An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.
NHS bosses want chippy to sell fruit and veg
Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions.
Trial to diagnose breast cancer more quickly
A scheme to let women with symptoms book an appointment directly with a clinic is being trialled.
WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis
Lack of testing and delays in getting the results have made curbing the virus's spread harder.
MPs to get first vote on assisted dying for nine years
MPs will consider proposals to change the law so some terminally ill people can choose to end their life.
Work-to-rule punishes patients, Streeting tells GPs
The health secretary outlined measures on cutting "red tape" and alleviating paperwork for GPs in a speech.
Sharp rise in vaping among young adult non-smokers
A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.
'Laura had cancer but was misdiagnosed on the phone'
Laura Barlow "could have lived for longer" had she been seen face-to-face, her husband believes.
First newborns join screening for 200 rare diseases
The new study uses genome sequencing to detect more diseases earlier, when they can still be treated.
Fly brain breakthrough 'huge leap' to unlock human mind
A new map showing 50 million neural connections is a 'huge leap' to understanding our own brains.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealed
Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.
The places with the worst GP shortages revealed
Patient numbers per GP are twice as high in some areas than others, as list sizes jump 17% since 2015.
Surgeon operated with penknife he uses to cut up lunch
A surgeon is alleged to have used a Swiss Army knife because he could not find a sterile scalpel.
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
Steep fall in young smokers in past decade
Nearly 12% of UK adults smoked in 2023 - the lowest level since 2011, the Office for National Statistics says.
Drowned mum 'watched cold water swimming programme'
Gaynor Lord, 55, was found in a river a week after she disappeared, an inquest hears.
Lucy Letby: Experts tell BBC about medical evidence concerns
Doctors and scientists' concerns contribute to speculation about the safety of the nurse's convictions.
Sperm donor cash rises by £10 as UK faces shortage
The 10 rise comes into effect in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 1 October.
Call for independent review into physician associates
Medical chiefs say probe needed amid "increasingly acrimonious debate" about the role of PAs.
Family in urgent race to get girl cancer drug
They are raising 105,000 to get her a drug abroad which is currently awaiting approval in the UK.
Drop in UK flu jabs warning ahead of winter
Fewer people got shots last year and if that repeats the UK could be in for a worse winter, experts warn.
'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.
Doctors' regulator refused to investigate Harrods medical tests
Women who worked at Harrods say they underwent medicals, including invasive sexual health tests.
BMA takes 'neutral position' on gender review
The doctors' union had previously signalled it was critical of a review into gender identity services.
Other hospitals warned over surgeon Jabbar
Some young patients Mr Yaser operated on have been left with life-altering conditions.
'Fake weight loss drug nearly killed me'
Michelle Sword fell into a diabetic coma after injecting what she thought was a dose of Ozempic.
Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Fayed
Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out intrusive" medical examinations on Harrods staff.
Arrests after woman dies following 'BBL procedure'
Mother-of-five Alice Webb, 33, died after reportedly undergoing a "Brazilian butt lift".
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands in Wales
The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
I won't back down on broken NHS claims - Streeting
Health secretary comes out fighting after BBC reveals there is growing unease in NHS about approach.
Caffeine supplements advice after overdose death
Tom Mansfield died after taking caffeine powder which was the equivalent of 200 cups of coffee.
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