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NHS sets out 'safer' child gender services model
Six regional clinics will open over the next two years, with an emphasis on mental health support.
Bone-building drug coming for post-menopause women
Abaloparatide protects against the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis and is approved for NHS use.
AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.
NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes
People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.
Pharmacists warn over fake weight-loss jabs
A body representing pharmacists says there could be an "explosion" in unlicensed medication amid a shortage of Ozempic.
Mother's warning over asbestos-related cancer
Helen Bone, who worked as a nurse, believes she may have contracted mesothelioma while at work.
'Game changer' AI detects hidden heart attack risk
A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years.
Drug shortages: 'I'm eating less and rationing pills'
Two people with cystic fibrosis say they are eating less and rationing pills due to the shortage.
OCD made actress think she was a danger to her baby
Fresh Meat star Kimberley Nixon says she felt scared and alone after giving birth to her son.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
GPs to start capping appointments in work-to-rule
British Medical Association members back action, saying shortfall in funding puts care at risk.
BMA calls for ban on puberty blockers to be lifted
Doctors' union attacks landmark review into gender care for under-18s as it launches its own evaluation.
First UK child has surgery in robot device trial
A seven-year-old boy is the first patient in a UK study to evaluate the system for children.
Twin 'let down' over death of sister found in A&E
Mother of two Inga Rublite, 39, died days after being found slumped on the floor of a hospital.
'The only hospital bed was 248 miles from home'
More mental health patients are being sent far from home for inpatient care, NHS data shows.
'Reckless slapping therapist cut mum's life short'
Danielle Carr-Gomm, 71, died four days into a slapping therapy workshop in Wiltshire.
Two new dementia risks identified by major report
Treating failing eyesight and high cholesterol can help lower the risk of the illness, a study suggests.
Parents of woman who died win appeal in NHS battle
Sudiksha Thirumalesh, 19, died during a legal battle over NHS plans to give her palliative care.
Toddler 'turned grey and passed out' after drinking Slush Puppie
Arla Agnew's blood sugars plummeted after having the drink which is unsuitable for children under four.
Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'
BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.
Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'
BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.
Discharge delays see thousands stuck in hospitals
One person had to wait more than 18 months to be discharged from hospital.
UK swelters as hottest day of the year confirmed
Temperatures on Tuesday reach 32C - exceeding the previous hottest day set earlier in the month.
Ditching of social care plan is a tragedy - Dilnot
The plan would have introduced an 86,000 cap on the amount an older or disabled person would have to pay towards their support.
Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action
It is thought the new pay deal being offered is worth 22%, on average, over two years.
Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court
Ban on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules.
Mum's school CCTV plea after autistic son attacked
Charlotte's son was attacked repeatedly by a teaching assistant while he was at school.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can't agree how exactly they affect us and it's not clear that science will give us an answer.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can't agree how exactly they affect us and it's not clear that science will give us an answer.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Are you feeling grotty all the time this summer?
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
Are you feeling grotty all the time this summer?
Why some people are saying they've been ill all year.
Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services
The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption.
EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab
It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects.
Health regulator not fit for purpose - Streeting
The health secretary says he is stunned by failings in inspecting hospitals, GPs and care homes in England.
'Menopause must be treated fairly for women at work'
A mother who says the menopause is "harrowing" backs a study to help employers treat women better.
TikTok midwife: ‘Jealous colleagues bullied me out’
The former midwife at Bristol's Southmead Hospital is suing for constructive unfair dismissal.
‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months
No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled.
‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months
No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled.
Shingles vaccine may help delay dementia - study
There is growing evidence that a vaccine against shingles may also protect against dementia.
Blood stocks drop to 'unprecedentedly low levels'
The NHS is appealing for people with O-type blood to urgently come forward and donate.
Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed
Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019.
Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed
Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019.
Woman needed HIV test after old genital swab used
The 40-year-old was "extremely upset and scared" when told she needed tests for HIV and hepatitis.
Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK
Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help people lose weight.
Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK
Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help people lose weight.
Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest
Maeve Boothby-O'Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death.
Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest
Maeve Boothby-O'Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death.
Babies died after hospital neglect - inquest jury
Babies Sunny and Elena both died after erroneously being given a sodium nitrite infusion.
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