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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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SQHLUV1

'Kris is still saving lives,' says twin of late breast cancer campaigner

Maren Hallenga says her sister Kris - founder of charity Coppafeel - was a "beacon of hope" for many people. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPsGWk4

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wx17LMI

Doctors' regulator refused to investigate Harrods medical tests

Women who worked at Harrods say they underwent medicals, including invasive sexual health tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fVcPNzd

Other hospitals warned over surgeon Jabbar

Some young patients Mr Yaser operated on have been left with life-altering conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/258puwL

Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Fayed

Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out “intrusive” medical examinations on Harrods staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sbg4e3R

One in three children short-sighted, study suggests

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hpNnBVi

Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vhU8TXn

'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands in Wales

The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UehJwlM

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFGTezP

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TfGCeD1

One in three children are short-sighted, study suggests

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IM15lbG

Growing unease in NHS about 'broken' messaging, BBC told

Health leaders are worried patients may be put off seeking help, the BBC learns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HU1uG2n

Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ma8KRzJ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3VwXzCT

Genetic ghosts suggest Covid’s market origins

A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sx7In6c

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQfSp6g

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XOz0psu

Government to review most Tory new-hospital schemes

The government calls the Tory-backed hospital-building programme in England "undeliverable and unaffordable". from BBC News https://ift.tt/plbJMSY

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/JoO8WAx

Surgeon 'became robotic' to treat sheer volume of wounded Lebanese

Elias Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours on the wounded, many of whom lost eyes or the use of their hands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5dLHCI2

The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed

Patients with bowel, gynaecological and head and neck cancers are more likely to face delays. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pCKOrQ3

'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MyEnrRc

‘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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OHhbstP

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGt46Mm

More families refusing to donate relatives' organs

Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UQ69Rsh

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LbopBFy

Concussion warning over face-slap fighting

Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QGUOEIf

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JgQfXly

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UGt46Mm

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQpiSqR

Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans

Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zIhsSLQ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kHtl4wY

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/pu1rEIh

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rcVelt1

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5F984BD

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A5JcETK

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OfnyJ4V

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7zr0mYU

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NH56DAJ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xmPMN65

Pesto linked to botulism cases in France

A locally-made wild garlic sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin, say officials. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IHTrewY

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8a0KDJo

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2eSbvwa

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/i8Sc5qm

Inquest into contaminated baby feed deaths opens

The babies died after being given contaminated feed in hospital in 2014. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VxMToXZ

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/L3Gdt7s

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P4lgG7V

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZxvfB9

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OZxvfB9

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xU4Hki6

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VA7Y1zl

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kui90Nn

No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told

The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action. from BBC News https://ift.tt/htymzo4

Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'

The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Rc48sm

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/QJnPSGy

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e1ATGjC

Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception

There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say from BBC News https://ift.tt/QyC6YuF

Pledge to make cervical screening more accessible

A wellbeing board says not enough women in Herts are taking up free NHS cervical screening tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OhUgFBc

Hospice to cut jobs and services over funding shortfall

St Catherine’s Hospice's chief executive says the decision to cut jobs has been "heartbreaking". from BBC News https://ift.tt/WusYUbQ

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Fe5s3An

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7613TCE

'What does our modern society perceive as normal?'

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues from BBC News https://ift.tt/l1qRzx4

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T4YbVr7

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3Wte8o

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/dZgxR0M

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OtPh6rH