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AI: Scientists excited by tool that grades severity of rare cancer

AI is twice as good at grading the aggressiveness of tumours than lab analysis, a study suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CaA3cXJ

Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages

Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/abtrPRz

Covid inquiry WhatsApps paint picture of chaos

The inquiry lays bare the moods and whims of key government figures at a time of crisis, writes Chris Mason. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vXxJgh5

Patients waiting months could travel for treatment

Those who have not been seen for more than 40 weeks will get a chance to go elsewhere in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jdgZhVF

Simon Case: Top official thought Johnson couldn't lead on Covid

Simon Case said the former PM changed direction "every day", in evidence heard by the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KGMcwL2

Humza Yousaf denies deleting pandemic WhatsApp messages

The FM says ministers "past and present" must co-operate fully with Scottish and UK Covid inquiries. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hQDic1k

Hunt is on to find more effective flu treatments

Flu deaths hit a five-year high last winter and treatments for worst cases are still lacking, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Y4H83us

Nicola Sturgeon's Covid WhatsApp messages were deleted - newspaper report

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon is reported to have deleted messages relating to the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/mVDd7s1

Belfast Royal Victoria Hospital: I'm nearly 80 and still nursing

"Unflappable" Jimmy turns 80 next month and is still working in intensive care at a Belfast hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0ouLB3E

'My NHS hell waiting for surgery and information'

When former BBC correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones broke his elbow he waited days for an operation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/m9Z5dRM

HRT: Sharp rise in prescriptions after menopause campaign

Celebrities like Davina McCall have raised awareness of women's symptoms when their periods stop. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/hrode4E

Conjoined twins: Defying the odds to survive

They were not expected to survive but Ruby and Rosie, now 11, are celebrating with five other sets. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/FGtgu60

NHS waits could exceed eight million by summer, charity says

Based on latest trends, yet more patients will be forced to wait, even if doctor strikes cease, projections suggest. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jfWenvS

Scottish Government accused of withholding Covid WhatsApps

A lawyer for the UK Covid Inquiry says it is surprising that so many messages have been deleted. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/li4mI5d

NHS trust sorry for sending mum on suicide course after son's death

Angelina Pattison was sent on the training by the NHS trust shortly after her son killed himself. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PjSDFom

NHS pay: Health staff begin legal fight over Covid bonus

The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LC7J8X9

SAD: Weatherman Derek Brockway on combating his winter sadness

Derek Brockway feels low as the seasons change, just like two million others across the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tPEmf1p

GP appointments: Man leaves doctor of 77 years over delay

Gwyn John took action after hearing that he was 32nd in the call queue to his former GP. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/umbWPd4

Sepsis failings still causing too many deaths - ombudsman

Patients are still dying due to failings highlighted more than a decade ago, the health ombudsman says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/i62Vu1C

Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life

Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/OIQYrzn

Scientists: Allow forbidden 28-day embryo experiments

Many UK scientists want to double the time allowed for embryo research - and there could be public support. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wJRU3mN

Willenhall lorry driver thanks wife after his breast cancer diagnosis

Darren Pallett, whose wife found his lump, has said he wants other men to get themselves checked. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/buZT7V8

'Failure to act' on suicide website linked to 50 UK deaths

UK families angry at lack of action to shut down online suicide forum despite coroners' warnings. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/X9zdwRZ

Longer rugby careers linked to higher risk of brain injury - study

Scientists found signs of degenerative disease in professional as well as club players' brains. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4kEty3J

Biggest cervical cancer drug advance in 20 years hailed

Using existing drugs differently may be the biggest treatment breakthrough for decades, say scientists. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/23osYyr

Welsh Ambulance Service declares extraordinary incident due to delays

The Welsh Ambulance Service declares an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tQuef5D

Rebecca Adlington reveals miscarriage heartbreak

The former double Olympic gold medallist revealed the news on her Instagram account. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cnXsWfF

TikTok personal trainer says stammer is his superpower

Personal trainer Joe Dilling uses social media to encourage acceptance for people who stutter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3x8tgfG

Mental health help for under-fives overlooked - report

Intervening when a child is very young can stop mental health conditions developing, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nxrug1B

Junior and specialist doctors in England to hold strike talks with government

The BMA says it will hold talks with the government to avert strikes by junior and specialist doctors. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6pdmFuZ

Crumbling concrete: Raac found in 18 more hospitals in England

Hospitals say it puts patients at risk, but surveys are yet to uncover how extensive it is. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/69gqz20

Two-tier care crisis: People forced to pay or wait

Staffing, funding and cost of living pressures mean a greater risk of an unfair system, says watchdog. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RbGCiwP

Could cheese made from peas be a healthy alternative for vegans?

University researchers in Nottingham have developed a cheese made from whole yellow split peas. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/0bHoE8k

Birmingham NHS trust sacks staff after sexual harassment claims

The three sackings, at University Hospitals Birmingham, are revealed at a sexual safety charter launch. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YP1alSC

Clampdown on unproven fertility treatment add-ons

A new ratings system from the regulator gives information on whether optional extras are effective. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UpIqmD6

Experts call for tighter limits on 'forever chemicals' in water

A group of leading scientists have said the current levels of PFAS could be damaging to human health. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SyYLOXg

NHS strikes: Consultants and government to hold talks to try to end dispute

The British Medical Association says strikes will be paused to allow time for the two sides to meet. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oNlqA7Q

Lack of urgency in government as Covid spread, inquiry told

Prof Neil Ferguson denies he "stepped over the line" as a government adviser on Covid. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vwR3WfJ

NI health workers left with 'de facto pay freeze'

Six health trust chiefs call on the NI secretary to take "concrete action" over a 2023-24 pay award. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ZjohFUe

Eczema: Sister creates device to ease brother's condition

Lauren Hill has made a gadget that safely scratches skin and stops itchy sensations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uFeJR3V

Nottingham mother struggling to get ADHD medication

Kimberley Grant says her daughter's education is put at risk if she does not have her medication. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/k0Sc45s

North East Ambulance Service patient declared dead woke up in hospital

The North East Ambulance Service apologises to the patient's family and begins an investigation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/HIk2S7C

NHS psych ward period provision criticised by patients

Patients say getting access to pads and tampons on mental health wards can be a struggle. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/tULvAR6

Care home boss shocked at speed of Covid variant

Kay Emsley says she was taken by surprise at how quickly residents at Shipdham Manor fell ill. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uskVnIE

NHS Wales: Thousands of hours missing from A&E figures

A&E waits in Wales have been seriously under-reported in official figures each month for a decade. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/kav4Ep8

The 'gay tax' facing same-sex couples starting a family

Couples are still paying thousands before they can access NHS fertility treatment, the BBC finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/bHKBkpA

Derby: New anti-viral drug study aims to cure long Covid

Long Covid symptoms include extreme fatigue and breathlessness, palpitations, or brain fog. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/NXQoaJE

Muckamore inquiry: Staff accused of ignoring TB symptoms

The mother of a former patient said staff seemed "not to care" as he lost a large amount of weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1LEsuxk

Lung cancer screening in Wales lags behind England - charity

A grandmother recalls how as a teenager she was rewarded with cigarettes for doing the ironing. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RqzGi27

Wheelchairs and weight: 'I haven't been able to weigh myself for 22 years'

Wheelchair users find it near-impossible to find accessible scales and keep check of their weight. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/i73Sqvx

February warning Covid could swamp NHS, inquiry told

Prof Graham Medley said that civil servants would have been aware of those concerns at the time. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wbhMfD6

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.75m

Data shows August was a very busy month for hospitals and ambulance services. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YokILNp

Safe daily limit of cannabidiol CBD cut by regulator

Food-safety experts are concerned about long-term use causing liver problems. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uL1EtTR

Botched dentistry: Harlow man took his life after years of pain

A coroner concludes a man's dental surgery in 2008 impacted his "ability to cope with daily life". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/l4TSovq

Pret a Manger death: 'Lack of progress' after mum's death in Bath

The family of Celia Marsh, who had a severe dairy allergy, want more done to protect others. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oAm03dC

Schools and NHS caterers ‘must stop’ antibiotic overuse

Health and animal welfare campaigners say the overuse of antibiotics by UK farmers should be banned. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4hGurnt

Never start vaping, says 12-year-old girl with lung damage

Sarah had asthma and was a heavy vaper when she was rushed to hospital with breathing problems. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ti8PS7I

The NHS must modernise or die, Wes Streeting says

The shadow health secretary warns the ageing population could bankrupt the NHS, as he sets out plans. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fdzURD5

Partygate revelations destroyed trust in government, inquiry told

Ex-cabinet secretary says 'under no circumstances' should lockdown parties have taken place. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GhsrYTm

Bird flu: Scientists see gene editing hope for immune chickens

Researchers have developed gene-edited chickens that are partially resistant to bird flu. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/UakR0B5

Bedbugs: Luton Council receives 'alarming number' of calls

The council issues advice on how homeowners can deal with bedbugs they may find in their homes from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KJEWQoy

Heating on prescription call for Wales' medically vulnerable

Louise is still behind on her heating bills from last winter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/R0uk4B9

Weight-loss drug approved for use by NHS Scotland

Wegovy, which is delivered via injection, makes people feel fuller and more satisfied so they eat less. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/IlmUACP

ADHD medication: Supply issue leaves man without pills

Simon Hawkins says not knowing when he will get his tablets is stressful as shortages hit Wales. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/l3XH76b

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

The ex-children's commissioner in England says most senior officials did not put children first. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Ha2BW0t

How is the ADHD medication shortage in the UK affecting people?

People with the condition say they face uncertain times as their supplies run out or run low. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lX0aKMz

'Long colds' are a thing, like long Covid say experts

Common 'long cold' symptoms people reported include a cough, stomach pain, and diarrhoea. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jKpIPZo

Covid inquiry: Minority doctors less forthright about poor PPE, BMA says

Racism meant ethnic-minority doctors felt unable to challenge poor PPE, the Covid inquiry hears. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/vU9mzan

Covid jab could be available privately from 2024

Moderna is hoping to make its Covid jab available privately in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XemajYS

Bedbugs: How to deal with an infestation

Although uncomfortable, bedbug bites are not typically dangerous and are often easily dealt with. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/TrwcS8y

Rishi Sunak defends his plan to ban smoking for younger generation

The prime minister tells the BBC he backs the move because there is "no safe level of smoking". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/RMjFPxq

Eurostar introduces preventative measures amid Paris bedbug surge

Cleaning on the Paris-London route is "highly effective at eliminating bugs", Eurostar says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YSCEsDO

Pregnant smokers in Lincolnshire get help to quit

A new scheme is helping women in Lincolnshire stop smoking before they give birth. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GbPZumn

GP burnout: 'I was left feeling like a husk of a human'

A support service for NHS staff reports a 77% rise in doctors seeking help for mental health issues. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/9ZSICBq

Health guidance urges doctors to ask about patients about gambling

Doctors are encouraged to identify problem gamblers and those at risk at the earliest possible stage. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/o3iIbmr

Surgeon who claimed Covid-19 was hoax struck off

Mr Muhammad Adil is struck-off after undermining public confidence in the medical profession. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3CdqBfZ

Lucy Letby: Corporate manslaughter probe at Chester hospital

Cheshire Police begins a corporate manslaughter inquiry at a hospital after the conviction of Lucy Letby. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KnlPDHZ

Sir Patrick Vallance criticises Boris Johnson's 'impossible flip-flopping'

Sir Patrick Vallance writes of No 10 "chaos as usual" in diary extracts released to the Covid inquiry. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/s73HOBf

Bedbug panic sweeps Paris as infestations soar before 2024 Olympics

France is alarmed as "les punaises", as they're known in French, spread fear and loathing. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/O0814pQ

Trans women may be banned from women's NHS wards

Health Secretary promises consultation on NHS constitution, calling for a "common-sense" approach. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/PDq3UaX

Leicester: Face masks mandatory again in parts of city hospitals

The move has been prompted by a rise in patients testing positive for Covid, senior medics say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/azUv2x1

Greenland women seek compensation over involuntary birth control

Some 4,500 women were fitted with coils as part of attempts to limit the territory's population. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/m3QuiLT

Covid Inquiry focuses on government as stakes rise

Government decisions in the pandemic's early days will be scrutinised as the Covid inquiry continues. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GdzH3sc

New, cheap malaria vaccine backed by WHO

Deals are in place to make 100 million doses of the vaccine each year to fight the complex disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Iaq0bk2

Nobel Prize goes to scientists behind mRNA Covid vaccines

Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman will share this year's Nobel prize for medicine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Z7Y2ino

Covid will 'continue to surprise us', warns health official

Health officials are encouraging anyone eligible to get jabs to protect against Covid and flu. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/E3Ayv0o

72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption

Three-day joint walkout by junior doctors and consultants begins on Monday as pay dispute escalates. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jEF1Tr0