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Updated 2025-09-11 13:30
Young non-smokers told not to take up vaping by experts
But the findings do show that vaping is far safer than cigarettes, so smokers should switch.
Covid vulnerable not always assessed by NHS 111 early in pandemic
A report from the health safety watchdog found the phone service could be improved for the future.
King's Lynn Queen Elizabeth Hospital: PM Truss calls for Coffey visit
The crumbling roof of a Norfolk hospital has been held up with steel and wooden posts for years.
Cancer charity boss put donations into Welsh dragon plan
The foundation made no charitable donations by the time it closed, and the dragon was never built.
Dying patient should have been seen in person
A man died after four telephone consultations with his GP surgery but no face-to-face assessment.
NHS app hits 30 million downloads in England
The health service says 448,000 people have used the app to make decisions on organ donations.
Alzheimer's-slowing drug labelled historic
The drug appears to reduce the pace of the disease, in early data from clinical trials.
Wes Streeting speech: Labour promises face-to-face GP appointments
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will set out plans to improve access to GPs in England.
Flu and Covid could make this a hard winter for UK
People should prepare for a rampant flu season, say experts, based on what Australia has experienced.
Women's symptoms ignored by GPs - campaigners
Women are often misdiagnosed or have to push for a diagnosis, a women's health coalition says.
Pumping weights could help you live longer
Muscle-strengthening exercises are important in weekly exercise in old age, research suggests.
Oxford Health: Cyber attack continues to hit NHS trust's services
The CEO of Oxford Health Foundation Trust says it has done all it can to maintain services.
Labour opposes junk food ban as living costs soar
The shadow health secretary says imposing food rules when costs were rising would be "tin-eared".
New children's palliative care service for the East launched
It will be run by Cambridge University Hospitals in partnership with several hospices in the region.
Star and Arthur: MPs' 'extreme' concern at councils over child deaths
A group of MPs writes to ministers following the deaths of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.
Covid vaccine: 'Get the jab' says woman who nearly died while pregnant
A mother who got seriously ill with Covid after not having the vaccine urges women to get the jab.
Uganda's Ebola outbreak: Trainee doctors go on strike over safety fears
Trainee nurses, pharmacists and doctors at a Ugandan hospital fear their lives are being put at risk.
Molly Russell: Instagram posts seen by teen were safe, Meta says
The 14-year-old girl viewed material about self-harm and suicide before she took her own life.
Kevin Sinfield: Rugby league star to run ultra marathons for MND
The rugby league star aims to run 300 miles (482km) in a week to raise funds for motor neurone disease research.
Hundreds recalled over shoulder op concerns at Walsall hospital
Some patients have lost the full use of their arm after surgery at Walsall Manor Hospital.
NHS Scotland strikes are last resort, says union leader
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham warned that NHS union members are prepared to strike.
Can the NHS learn from Germany’s health system?
Despite public support for the NHS, satisfaction levels have fallen, raising thoughts of reform.
Covid: First rise in infections in UK since July
The largest rise was in secondary school children as the new term started, according to the ONS.
Cancer-killing virus shows promise in patients
One man injected with the modified cold sore virus saw his tumour completely disappear.
NHS waiting list in Wales: Patients turn to surgery abroad
As the waiting list reaches a record 743,000, patients are self-funding treatment in Lithuania.
Pret a Manger customer had fatal reaction to 'vegan' wrap
Celia Marsh had a severe dairy allergy and ate food labelled as vegan that had traces of milk in it.
£500m funding to help hospitals discharge patients
The money is part of a package of measures to support NHS and care system this winter, ministers say.
GP appointments: New health secretary makes same-day pledge
The new health secretary unveils plans to boost access - but doctors say they will have little impact.
BT Group: Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes
Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says.
Many English maternity units not meeting safety standards
More than half of England's maternity units require improvements in safety, BBC analysis finds.
UK's first Early Cancer Institute is launched in Cambridge
Scientists at the new institute will devote their expertise to detecting and studying cancers early.
What happens in an alcohol addiction detox unit?
Current and former patients, along with medical specialists, share their stories with the BBC.
Covid: Oxford oncologist in plea to government over Evusheld
Dr Lennard Lee wants the government to reconsider rolling out Evusheld for people who are immunosuppressed.
Scotland's A&E waiting times worst on record
Weekly figures show that a record number of A&E patients waited more than four hours.
Somerset nurse struck off for failing to dispense morphine
A nurse who failed to administer morphine to a patient before surgery has now been struck off.
Covid-19 pandemic is over in the US - Joe Biden
The president says there is still "a lot of work" being done to control the virus in the US.
Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands
Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.
Infected blood transfusions killed 1,820 in UK, study estimates
Study estimates 27,000 people were infected with hepatitis C in UK after surgery in 1970s and 1980s.
Abortion bans a grey area for complicated pregnancies
Women who want to end their pregnancies because of rare complications must navigate strict laws.
Bigger breakfasts better for controlling appetite, study suggests
People in a trial eating nearly half their daily calories at breakfast were less hungry during the day.
Smear tests: Women waiting three times longer than they should for results
It means women are waiting more than three times longer than they should for results.
Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis
It raises concerns plans including a ban on TV advertising of junk food pre-9pm could be scrapped.
Queen's funeral: Routine hospital care being postponed
Appointments, including for surgery and outpatient clinics, rescheduled because of Queen's funeral.
Walk and wait is best strategy to stop baby crying
Scientists carry out tests with new parents to find what works best to help crying babies sleep.
Syria cholera outbreak serious threat to region - UN
It is believed to be linked to people drinking unsafe water from the drought-hit River Euphrates.
Nottingham maternity review to examine 10 years of baby cases
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden is examining failings by maternity services in Nottingham.
Margaret Ferrier: MP who exposed public to Covid must do unpaid work
Margaret Ferrier took the train from London to Glasgow after testing positive for the virus.
Sam Fender cancels shows to focus on mental health
He apologised to fans and said he and his band were "burnt out" and he needed some time to heal.
GPs allowed to close on day of Queen's funeral
But NHS bosses must make sure out-of-hours service is available and care home Covid boosters to continue.
Experts launch world's largest genetic study of ME
Academics are seeking 20,000 people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to take part in the research.
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