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Updated 2024-11-22 11:46
Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients
The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.
Couple thank student midwife who gave birth to their daughter
Surrogate Jennifer Halliday gave birth to baby Connie in Paisley two weeks ago.
Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn
Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.
Lucy Letby: Inquiry given powers to compel witnesses to give evidence
The inquiry is being upgraded to statutory by the health secretary after criticism from her victims' families.
Covid and flu winter jabs to be brought forward in England
Vaccines for the most vulnerable will start being given in September instead of October in England.
Lucy Letby: NHS England 'persuaded' trust boss to take new job
The trust's ex-chief executive said he was asked to run a hospital trust despite Letby's murder probe.
Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes
NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher.
Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years
The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022.
Cirrhosis of the liver: Megan McGillin diagnosed at the age of 10
Medical student Megan McGillin was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver 11 years ago.
Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops
The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.
Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first
The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say.
Call for more equal access to public defibrillators
People in the poorest parts of England and Scotland live further away from a life-saving device.
'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'
Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'
Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.
Anthony Fauci on the recent spike in Covid cases
Anthony Fauci tells the BBC's Katty Kay that 96% of the US population has a degree of immunity.
Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid
Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.
Multiple failures in Scotland's audiology services, report finds
A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services.
University of Sheffield researching new drugs for breast cancer
The trial will use different combinations of drug to treat breast cancers that have spread to bones.
Woman fears she may have to cancel wedding again after NHS wait
Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health.
Sepsis: Perforated bowel Barry mum told to drink tea
The health board that treated Farrah Moseley-Brown admits failings in her care.
Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.
Could menstrual blood tests help women's healthcare?
Menstrual blood tests could be used as a means of monitoring cardiovascular conditions or diabetes.
NHS Wales: Doctor pay rise reliant on service cuts, says Morgan
The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.
Married Olney couple's tumours diagnosed a year apart
The husband and wife are calling for more investment into brain tumours research.
Basildon Hospital bed wait sign of a 'systemic issue'
A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain.
NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally
Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy.
Autistic man should not be forced to have dialysis, judge rules
A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment.
Brain advance gives voice hope to paralysed
Two teams of US scientists have converted brain signals into words at a faster rate than before.
Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog
Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited.
Ipswich Hospital: 'Our daughter's childbirth death was preventable'
Julie and Neil Stout's daughter Jessica Mai died after giving birth in Ipswich Hospital in May 2021.
NHS whistleblowers warn of 'unsafe' A&E staff shortages
Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors.
Woman receives sister's womb in first UK transplant
The 34-year-old hopes to now become a mum as older sister donates her womb in pioneering transplant.
Lucy Letby: NHS managers must be held to account, doctor says
The lead consultant where Lucy Letby worked tells BBC there is "no apparent accountability" for hospital managers.
Cuts to PE hours should be immediate national concern, say charity
New figures show 4,000 hours of PE have been lost from the curriculum in state schools in England.
Hopes that MRI scans can screen men for prostate cancer
The scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone.
Could decriminalisation solve Scotland's drug problem?
Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago?
Pregabalin: Bereaved mother warns of drug abuse dangers
Pauline Duddy's 21-year-old daughter, Jasmin, died with pregabalin in her system in February.
Parkinson's disease could be detected early with AI scans, scientists say
The study detected physical differences in the eyes of people with Parkinson's and those without the condition.
Workplace sexual-harassment clampdown for doctors
Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse.
Endometriosis: How do you keep exercising with the condition?
Fitness influencer Stef Williams says she struggled to find help online when she was diagnosed.
Alison Kelly: Former nursing manager at Letby hospital suspended
Alison Kelly is suspended from her current role after information emerged in the Lucy Letby trial.
‘Cruel, calculated’ Lucy Letby to spend rest of life in prison
Giving the nurse a whole-life sentence, the judge says there was "a malevolence bordering on sadism".
What the babies' parents told Lucy Letby as she was sentenced
The dad of two murdered boys says "it destroyed me", and a mum says she relives an attack "every day".
Mother of Lucy Letby victim says it was like a horror film
The mother of Baby C says she is "horrified that someone so evil exists" as the serial killer is sentenced.
Chris Evans: Radio DJ reveals skin cancer diagnosis
The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked.
New test could speed up child illness diagnosis
Looking at gene patterns in blood could reduce the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers.
Nurse Lucy Letby to be sentenced for murdering seven babies
Letby has indicated she will not be in court for sentencing, sparking calls for more powers to force criminals to attend.
Morrisons' bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label
Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.
Maiden Pharmaceuticals: Fury in The Gambia over India cough syrup deaths
Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.
Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden speaks about chemotherapy
Amy Dowden is undergoing chemotherapy after her breast cancer diagnosis in May.
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