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Pharmacy funding cuts 'could force closures'
Pharmacies in England could face steep funding cuts within weeks that will force some to close, the industry's negotiating body tells the BBC.
Why are some toddlers fussy eaters?
New research from scientists at UCL suggests fussy eating is down to genetic influences rather than the result of poor parenting.
Parking charges rise at 'one in three hospitals'
A third of hospital trusts in England have increased their car parking charges in the last year, it is being reported.
Fussy-eating toddlers 'not the fault of parents'
Some children are born with a fussiness towards food which is hard-wired into their DNA, scientists say - so are parents off the hook?
Warning issued over risk to defibrillators in public places
More than 2,000 defibrillators available for use in public places, like schools and train stations, are potentially faulty and might not deliver an electric shock in an emergency.
MPs' baby loss accounts move Commons
MPs give emotional accounts of their experiences of baby loss during a landmark Commons debate on the issue.
Summer 2016 'worse than most winters for A&E'
Waiting times in A&E units in England this summer have been worse than every winter for the past 12 years bar one, figures show.
Baby loss taboo
As parliament debates baby loss for the first time, parents tell the BBC their stories and urge an end to the taboos surrounding second trimester loss, stillbirth and neonatal death.
NHS Wales: £700m 'black hole' fear as pressures rise
The NHS in Wales could face a £700m black hole in its finances in just three years time according to new research by leading experts.
Safety fears in two-thirds of England's A&Es, inspectors say
Safety concerns have been raised about two-thirds of A&E units in England, with inspectors blaming underfunding of council care services for causing overcrowding in hospitals.
Council care cuts 'affecting A&E'
The Care Quality Commission annual report says emergency care is one of the poorest performing parts of the health system.
Woman diagnosed with HIV after 30 years
People with HIV are being diagnosed late because hospitals and GP practices in England and Scotland are ignoring guidelines and failing to carry out HIV checks.
'Cleaner world' increases allergy hospital admissions by 33% in five years
New figures show the number of people being admitted to hospitals in England for allergic reactions and anaphylactic shocks has increased by a third in the past five years.
Hospitals and GP practices fail to check for HIV
Some hospitals and GP practices in England and Scotland are failing to carry out recommended HIV checks, a BBC investigation finds.
Son's flu was 'awful', says mother as vaccination drive starts
The mother of a three-year-old boy has described the terrible moments when he got flu last winter, as health officials urge people to come forward for vaccination.
Three-person baby 'race' dangerous
A "race" to make babies from three people is a major worry, duping couples and a dangerous experiment on mums and babies, warn scientists and ethicists.
'Dementia link to sudden low blood pressure and dizziness'
People who experience frequent drops in blood pressure or dizziness when suddenly standing up are at increased risk of dementia, scientists say.
List of dementia environmental risk factors drawn up
A shortlist of environmental factors that may contribute to the risk of developing dementia is drawn up by experts.
Is health service transgender friendly?
Nurse Kirsty Cass looks at how transgender-friendly the health service is.
Care sector woes leave frail at risk, regulator says
The whole care market for older and disabled people in England could be at risk, the official regulator says.
Cannabis-based products are medicine, says regulator
Products that contain a cannabis-based ingredient called cannabidiol or CBD are medicines, UK regulatory body the MHRA says.
Mentally ill prisoners left untreated says whistleblower
Prisoners with serious mental health issues are not being treated, a whistleblower tells the BBC.
What questions do you have about the NHS?
Do you have questions about the NHS? Want to know more about the NHS? What do you think we should be finding out?
France's first drug room for addicts to inject opens in Paris
A Paris hospital opens France's first "shooting gallery" - a safe place where drug addicts can inject under medical supervision.
Passport checks considered for pregnant NHS patients
An NHS hospital is considering asking pregnant patients to prove they are eligible for free treatment by showing ID in a move to combat so-called health tourism.
Schizophrenia patient's fear over psychiatric ward closure
A woman with schizophrenia says she is "very worried" over plans to close her local acute psychiatric unit.
Tax on sugary foods and drinks backed by World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation throws its weight behind national governments who tax soft drinks because of their sugar content, saying a 20% price increase lowers consumption.
One in 10 Primary one pupils 'overweight or obese'
More than one in 10 children in Scotland have started primary school overweight or obese in the last decade, according to new figures.
Receptionists 'put people off seeing doctor'
Receptionists quizzing patients about why they need to see their doctor could be putting some sick people off visiting their surgery, a survey suggests.
NHS not transgender-friendly enough, says nurse
The NHS is failing to meet the needs of transgender adults and children, says an NHS nurse who has first hand experience both as a transgender patient and a caregiver.
'Bad batch of Killer Smeg and Spice' leaves six ill
Six people are kept in hospital overnight after taking a "bad batch" of drugs, police say.
Clodagh Dunlop: Locked-in syndrome PSNI officer back to work
A police officer defies the odds and returns to work 18 months after suffering from locked-in syndrome.
School league tables 'should show well-being'
Parents should be able to find about pupils' well-being from school league tables, says Sir Anthony Seldon.
Battling bulimia
As a YMCA report finds one in three young people with mental health difficulties experience stigma, Connie Free reveals how friends did not believe she was ill when she suffering from an eating disorder.
Type 2 diabetes: Data reveals hotspots for cases
Prescriptions for type 2 diabetes rise by a third in England in the last five years, according to new analysis of NHS data.
Baby deaths: MPs tell of pain and trauma of their loss
Two MPs who know the pain and trauma of losing a baby are calling for more support for people affected by stillbirth or neonatal death.
Cancer drug 'helped me totally enjoy life'
A new cancer drug has been described as a potential "game changer", after promising results in the treatment of head and neck cancers.
Immunotherapy cancer drug hailed as 'game changer'
An immunotherapy drug is described as a potential "game changer" in promising trial results on advanced cancers.
Testosterone on NHS 'could help boost women's libido'
Women should be offered testosterone on the NHS to boost their flagging sex drives, a doctor has suggested.
Marie Stopes promises to learn from abortion mistakes
Marie Stopes International has resumed pregnancy terminations seven weeks after they were suspended because of "serious concerns" about patient safety.
Former Southern Health boss Katrina Percy quits
The former head of troubled Southern Health NHS trust, who was controversially moved to a new post in the organisation, has quit following months of pressure.
A teenager in India has a 20cm 'tail' removed from his back
An Indian teenager with a 20cm long tail has had it removed by surgeons.
Alternative medicine treatment put four-year-old boy in A&E
The plight of a four-year-old boy who nearly died after his parents gave him 12 alternative medicines prompts doctors to warn against the treatments.
Ollie Gardiner: Bid to raise £100k for cancer treatment for boy, 12
A family is trying to raise £100,000 for a 12-year-old boy who needs pioneering treatment for a brain tumour.
Harrogate obesity and smoking 'surgery ban' move
A health authority is to deny operations to the obese and smokers for six months as a cost-cutting move.
Woman's giant 'Rapunzel syndrome' hairball cut out of stomach
A 15cmx10cm hairball has been removed from a woman with 'Rapunzel syndrome'.
UK Ebola nurse tests negative for condition in hospital
The Scottish nurse who was treated for Ebola after returning from West Africa in 2014 tests negative for the disease.
Meningitis teenager shares photos to raise awareness
A young woman who was nearly killed by meningitis shares photos of her rash-covered body in an attempt to raise awareness of the disease.
Breast cancer risk 'not increased' by night shifts
Working night shifts has "little or no effect" on a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, new research suggests.
Millions wasted?
Nick Triggle answers a reader's question on why the NHS continues to fund homeopathy in the UK.
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