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Several arrested after woman dies in 'suicide pod'
Swiss police arrest several people after the controversial pod is used for the first time.
India confirms first mpox case in current outbreak
India has reported its first mpox case with the new strain that has been linked to the outbreak in Africa.
'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'
BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.
Nurses in England say 5.5% pay rise not enough
Nurses are determined to stand up for themselves", the head of the Royal College of Nursing says.
Government to review most Tory new-hospital schemes
The government calls the Tory-backed hospital-building programme in England "undeliverable and unaffordable".
Girl, 2, dies from same rare disorder as brother
Isabelle Cooper's family thank supporters of their campaign for awareness of PPA2 deficiency.
Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service
Labour is planning the biggest reimagining of the NHS in its history. Do these schemes provide the answer?
Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches
People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.
Twin study of fussy eaters reveals new clues
Genetics influence how adventurous or fussy a child is about food, the large study suggests.
‘Meeting a real-life cyborg was gobsmacking’
Director Carey Born was so captivated by Neil Harbisson and his "eyeborg" she made a film about him.
The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed
Patients with bowel, gynaecological and head and neck cancers are more likely to face delays.
Surgeon 'became robotic' to treat sheer volume of wounded Lebanese
Elias Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours on the wounded, many of whom lost eyes or the use of their hands.
Eyesight fears as hospital delays hit record high
Long waits for hospital eye treatment are growing and appointment delays hit a record, figures show.
Genetic ghosts suggest Covid’s market origins
A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
Harm at risk of being normalised in maternity care, regulator says
Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England's NHS regulator says.
Many pharmacists to vote on cuts to opening hours
Half of community pharmacies will be balloted on "working to rule" in protest over budget cuts and workload.
'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough
Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.
'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough
Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.
Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says
There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.
More families refusing to donate relatives' organs
Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates.
Families' eight-year wait to see full Letby report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.
Health warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.
New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it spreading in the UK?
It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
Junior doctors want more despite backing pay deal
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.
UK to offer vaccines to boost mpox protection
Mpox vaccines will be offered to thousands of people in the UK to boost protection against the virus.
Girl died from sepsis after GP sent her home twice
Mia Glynn's parents launch a claim for negligence after their daughter died hours after seeing a GP.
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.
What counts as junk food in upcoming UK advert ban
Online restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.
Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year
Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.
Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury'
The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.
Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu
The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried
Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu
The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried
No extra NHS funding without reform, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.
Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
Two-year-old Zachary Bradford could die in weeks if a donor cannot be found.
Thousands to be re-tested in diabetes results error
An issue with a hospital blood testing machine has meant about 11,000 patients will need new checks.
Pesto linked to botulism cases in France
A locally-made wild garlic sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin, say officials.
Nurses working in fear: BBC visits mpox epicentre
The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.
Inquest into contaminated baby feed deaths opens
The babies died after being given contaminated feed in hospital in 2014.
Dad's deep regret over daughter's suicide
A national service has been launched across Wales for those affected by suicide.
What do we know about Kate's cancer journey?
The Princess of Wales is looking forward to returning to work, after finishing a course of chemotherapy.
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