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Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
Jiggling thighs and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting
Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.
Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
First final compensation in blood scandal due in days
Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over 13m in total.
Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of flu and winter illness
NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.
Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people
Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.
Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her
A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.
Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a "scandal" following a review.
Woman died after 'barbaric' butt lift op - coroner
Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.
Medical misogyny sees women told to 'put up' with pain
One woman awaiting surgery said she had learned to "just get on with it because that's what you're told".
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.
Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report
The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.
'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'
BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise
The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.
'Our son was naked and in crisis on CCTV'
A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.
Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.
Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists
Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender
Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life
Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.
Reports on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two
People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full
NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.
How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.
Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban
Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives'
Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the 8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.
Why are doctors wary of wearables?
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
Anger as some infected blood payouts put on hold
Some families of those who died have been told payments due before Christmas have been put on hold.
Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge
Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.
Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge
Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.
Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote
BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying.
Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside.
MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying
In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
What happens next to the bill on assisted dying?
MPs have backed a change in the law, but the measure still faces many hurdles before coming into force.
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