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Family in urgent race to get girl cancer drug

They are raising £105,000 to get her a drug abroad which is currently awaiting approval in the UK.
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'Kris is still saving lives,' says twin of late breast cancer campaigner

Maren Sheldon says her sister Kris - founder of charity Coppafeel - was a "beacon of hope" for many people.
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Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
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Regulator refused to investigate doctors at Harrods

Women who worked at Harrods say they underwent medicals, including invasive sexual health tests.
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Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Fayed

Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out “intrusive” medical examinations on Harrods staff.
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Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.
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'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands in Wales

The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.
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Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
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Fayed accusers to complain about doctor after tests

At least two doctors are reported to have carried out the examinations, including invasive sexual health tests.
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One in three children are short-sighted, study suggests

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.
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Growing unease in NHS about 'broken' messaging, BBC told

Health leaders are worried patients may be put off seeking help, the BBC learns.
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Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.
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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.
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Genetic ghosts suggest Covid’s market origins

A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.
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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.
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Nurses in England reject offer of 5.5% pay rise

Nurses are determined to “stand up for themselves”, the head of the Royal College of Nursing says.
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Government to review most Tory new-hospital schemes

The government calls the Tory-backed hospital-building programme in England "undeliverable and unaffordable".
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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?
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'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics

Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans

Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.
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New XEC Covid variant starting to spread

It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Citizens' jury backs assisted dying law change

The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.
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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.
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NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
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NHS was 'creaking at seams' when Covid hit

Lack of staff and beds hampered care for both Covid and non-Covid patients, the inquiry is told.
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Pesto linked to botulism cases in France

A locally-made wild garlic sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin, say officials.
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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.
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Inquiry under way into 2,000 mental health deaths

Baroness Lampard says the inquiry is "of the gravest concern and significance" as it opens in Essex.
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Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground

The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.
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Inquest into contaminated baby feed deaths opens

The babies died after being given contaminated feed in hospital in 2014.
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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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Dad 'will always carry guilt' after daughter's suicide

A national service has been launched across Wales for those affected by suicide.
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NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
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Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
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Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon

The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service.
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Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.
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NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC

The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
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No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told

The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.
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Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'

The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
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Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception

There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
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Pledge to make cervical screening more accessible

A wellbeing board says not enough women in Herts are taking up free NHS cervical screening tests.
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Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined

Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
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Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment

The mother of a girl who died after being diagnosed with blood cancer says there is a lack of support in Wales.
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'What does our modern society perceive as normal?'

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues
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Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk

Susan Axelby has received £57,000 after developing a cancer linked to a type of breast implant.
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What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.
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Man found slumped dead at hospital coffee shop

The Sunday Times reports that the man is found slumped over a table in the hospital's cafe.
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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?
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Winter virus jab rolled out for babies and elderly

Pregnant women in particular are being urged to get the new vaccine, which can protect newborns.
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