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Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak

One man describes the condition as "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jdehj7s

Junior doctors talks need time and space - Atkins

The health secretary says renewed negotiations should take place away from deadlines and social media. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IRFQ7ve

Late education plans mean kids miss out on support in England

Thousands of children miss out as some councils in England fail to meet deadlines, the BBC finds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFjeyrA

People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors

UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dbxYk6y

ADHD meds shortage 'is like a doomsday clock'

ADHD patients are struggling with medication shortages, but the DoH says the disruption will resolve soon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K8o0E7T

HPV vaccine stops 90% of cervical cancer cases

England began vaccinating teenage girls in 2008 and results show it is paying off. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mb1zKD5

'I thought my skin cancer was a bite'

Aidan McKay says a childhood spent farming is a major factor for his stage four skin cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AUH7hsJ

Junior doctors in England agree to talks with government

Members of the British Medical Association union have been staging walkouts for more than a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BjS1htg

People with HIV can be sperm and egg donors

UK laws have changed to keep up with the science that shows it can be safe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8gMfzjd

Millions more middle-aged are obese, study suggests

Using a new, lower BMI cut-off for obesity would give a truer picture of who is affected, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JgKxNSU

Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Js4XoKP

Top doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapy

Richard Scolyer has undergone a new treatment for glioblastoma, based on his own melanoma research. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Js4XoKP

Victims infected with Hep C after blood screening began

Lawyers tell the BBC people infected after September 1991 should be allowed to claim compensation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SFlKt1Z

'I wasn't believed and gave birth in a toilet'

Hundreds of women have contacted BBC News with their traumatic experiences of giving birth. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iS2eFfu

NHS offers life-saving drug for stiff heart condition

The once a day pill Tafamidis is now available on the NHS in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tp18XIG

I lost my mum, dad and baby sister to HIV in infected blood scandal

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cIXkMuz

Birth trauma inquiry urges maternity care overhaul

Changes in postnatal care are also required, MPs say after hearing "harrowing" evidence from UK women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8rM2jdW

Man who received first pig kidney transplant dies

The US hospital which carried out the operation said Rick Slayman's death was not a result of the transplant. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IUWcbRO

Test-at-home kit for cancer patients approved for use

Patients say the device allows them to reduce the number of hospital visits involved in cancer care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MQaVCzB

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OBpPuGw

'World first' for double hand transplant patient

Tanya Shepherd has received pioneering blood treatment to prevent her body rejecting her new hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jhlz8xs

We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JwxBMKp

Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GyDIOBi

Gene-therapy leap restores baby girl's hearing

Opal, 18 months, can now hear - even a whisper - after becoming the first person to try a new treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TVrCNkv

Antisemitism complaints by doctors surge

A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GsXxhNM

AstraZeneca to withdraw Covid vaccine

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yNoD0LC

Antisemitism complaints surge after Hamas attacks

A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GsXxhNM

NHS problems leave new doctors without jobs

The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wCoZG42

Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex

Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZILniyO

Assisted dying debate terrifying for disabled, says Liz Carr

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L5QM9BC

NHS data stolen in cyber attack published on dark web

A ransomware group carries out its threat to NHS Dumfries and Galloway and releases a "large volume" of patients' data. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y5D4clf

We need to normalise death and dying, says carer

Abi Jenkins, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WtQEDvo

Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YHq6zOQ

‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s in my 50s’

John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lBZ38u6

How the NHS has run out of jobs for new doctors

The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job? from BBC News https://ift.tt/ETk9ymP

Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms

The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j8I1OWi

Licence ban extended on London fertility clinic

Homerton Fertility Clinic will stay shut while the loss of at least 32 embryos is investigated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ht863DL

GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve

The CQC say the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0uNDQnx

Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose

The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fCMmW0z

How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV

The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lSVso9p

Scientists work to make healthier white bread

The research aimed at lovers of white bread has been funded by the government to improve the health benefits of UK food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q65iEZV