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Maternity staff faced racism from colleagues - CQC
Overseas staff brought in to tackle midwife shortages say they experienced discrimination.
NI records sharp rise in measles cases
There have been 11 cases of measles in Northern Ireland in 2024 and 68 in the Republic of Ireland.
'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces death
Simon, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year, offers his reflections on life and death on Radio 4's Today programme.
Inquiry after butt lift patients are hospitalised
Environmental health officers are investigating firms in Brentwood offering the cosmetic procedure.
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.
How to pull off an election all-nighter
You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through.
Lucy Letby: Courtroom drama, a failed appeal, and battles over the truth
She was convicted of multiple baby murders, but then fell out of the headlines. Here's what's happened since.
Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son
Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981.
Study links weight-loss drug to rare eye condition
People prescribed semaglutide may have a higher risk of developing a rare eye condition, a study suggests.
What the main parties are saying about disability
With 16 million disabled people in the UK, what are the main political parties offering?
US pays Moderna $176m to develop bird-flu jab
Moderna is being given $176m to work on a bird-flu vaccine, in case there is ever a human pandemic.
Doctors dismissed these women as hysterical. Now they're fighting back
Two thirds of Australian women say they have encountered gender bias or discrimination in healthcare.
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?
Are we in a summer Covid wave?
Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious?
Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health?
Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young
What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health?
NHS gene check is helping children with cancer
Whole-genome sequencing enables doctors to quickly decide what medicines will work best.
Bionic leg helps amputees walk using mind control
A high-tech prosthetic leg enables amputees to walk naturally at normal speeds, a study suggests.
UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant
Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.
Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos?
Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why?
UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?
How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.
'I’ve invented an alternative to uncomfortable smear tests'
Sanziana Foia's non-invasive test detects harmful virus strains and delivers fast results at home.
Hospital cyber-attack hampers GP blood services
GP surgeries are struggling to process blood tests due to a pathology cyber attack three weeks ago.
Person dies in UK E. coli outbreak linked to salad
It follows a recent outbreak thought to be linked to supermarket sandwiches containing salad leaves.
Council warning over backstreet butt lifts
Manchester Council believes procedures "may be taking place this week... in non-clinical settings".
11th strike of junior doctor pay dispute begins
British Medical Association members will stage five-day walkout starting at 07:00 on Thursday.
I have £2.6m blood and it has 'cured' my haemophilia
The NHS is about to pay for a transformational haemophilia B treatment, the BBC speaks to one of the first to get it.
What is mpox and how is it spread?
Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa.
New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet'
A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is "concerning", say health officials.
Faces made of living skin make robots smile
Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.
Faces made of living skin make robots smile
Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions.
Warning over 'double dose' ecstasy pills at festivals
A charity has warned that potentially deadly super-strength MDMA pills are being sold in the UK.
Government writes off £1.4bn of PPE from Covid deal
The government's deal with Full Support Healthcare was one of the most wasteful of the pandemic.
Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning
There are concerns over the spread of diseases such as whooping cough in England, as vaccine rates fall.
NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack
The NHS said Patients should continue to attend their appointments unless they have been told otherwise.
Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
How to stay well this Glastonbury Festival
From dehydration to tinnitus, a five-day party on Worthy Farm doesn't come without its risks.
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.
World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull
Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy.
Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade
"It's something you never imagine will happen to you," says Joao, 63, who under went a partial amputation.
Stolen test data and NHS numbers published by hospital hackers
Experts say the hack is one of the most "significant and harmful" cyber attacks ever in the UK.
Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation
Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack.
Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says
Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said.
Some GPs struggling to find work, says union
Locum doctors in England have told the British Medical Association shifts are hard to find at practices.
Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs - WHO
The World Health Organization says fake drugs, used for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, are a danger to health.
E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital
Cases have been linked to pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce - but investigations continue.
Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England
A deal has been reached to give NHS patients Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi.
‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study
Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests.
NHS election plans unconvincing - health experts
The health budget faces a 38bn shortfall by 2030, putting plans to tackle the backlog and improve the NHS at risk.
Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant
Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.
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