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Doctors strikes: BMA and Streeting talks 'constructive'
Resident doctors will walk out for five consecutive days from 25 July over a dispute about pay.
'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report
Data for the NHS in England shows the waiting list for gynaecology is one of the largest.
'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report
Data for the NHS in England shows the waiting list for gynaecology is one of the largest.
New science centre aims to help fight pandemics
The government wants to invest billions to make the National Biosecurity Centre the largest in Europe.
Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.
Is there a healthy way to tan?
Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh up the pros and cons of being in direct sunshine.
Physician associates need new job title, says review
It also recommends PAs and AAs wear standardised clothing and badges to distinguish them from doctors.
When a kiss can kill you…
The challenges of dating when you have a serious allergy.
Why are measles cases rising in the UK?
What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?
Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move
Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord found new tenants.
Inside Health
How does female physiology affect sporting performance?
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person
UK Biobank scientists say the human body can be studied in greater detail than ever thanks to people like Steve.
Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July.
Woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story
A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.
Child dies at Alder Hey after contracting measles
Seventeen children have been treated at the Liverpool hospital for the virus since June.
Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes
The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the doctors' union confirms.
Latin makeup labels put people with allergies 'at risk'
Cosmetic ingredients should be listed in English to protect people with allergies, campaigners say.
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
'Don't tell me my baby wasn't meant to be'
Siobhan Gorman was 16 weeks pregnant and home alone when she gave birth to baby Archie.
The Documentary Podcast
How male friendships and support groups improve relationships and mental health
Some GPs to offer coaching to get sick people back to work
The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes - better known as sick notes.
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% - study
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits BMA over strikes
The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors.
Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS
Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton.
'Both my daughters needed new hearts'
A mum from Surrey calls for more organ donors, as the waiting list reaches an all-time high.
Schools recognised for emotional wellbeing skills
Seven schools receive awards for changes they have made to help pupils and staff.
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
'It's heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough'
An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.
Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly £20,000
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
Can (and should) we cure blindness?
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned
The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found.
Support group for mums from different ethnicities
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
What in the World
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
Resident doctors vote to strike in England
The doctors' union says it will seek fresh talks with ministers before setting strike days.
'Parents should be told about their child's mental health'
Jessica Glasser's parents say families should be told if their child is struggling with their mental health.
Inside Health
The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it
Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate
A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored.
First malaria treatment for babies approved for use
Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.
The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to front-line areas in his kitted out mobile clinic.
Jessie J reveals cancer operation success
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
'Menopause made me forget my name'
Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause.
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
No date for restarting baby deliveries at hospital
A maternity suite at the University Hospital of Hartlepool is suffering staff shortages.
The sale of illegal cigarettes signals a deeper problem with UK high streets
Some black market cigarettes have been found to contain dead flies and asbestos. But the trade nods to a wider issue, a BBC investigation has found.
Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Digital imaging cuts waiting times for skin cancer
A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.
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