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I've stopped life-saving medication says man exhausted by fight for NHS care

Tim Hull, who has a rare neurological condition, says his quality of life is "very, very low". from BBC News https://ift.tt/oeAT3ta

The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts

Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6a7vfCq

'I was a shopping addict - it needs to be taken more seriously'

People with experience of compulsive buying say more NHS help is needed to tackle the issue. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMRYUGs

Mums' support group 'buzzing' at award nomination

Omagh group Support 2gether is a finalist in the BBC's Make a Difference Awards. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XwKAUif

Former nurse loses legal challenge over private gender clinic

A High Court challenge over the registration of England's first private gender clinic for teenagers has failed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aA45Pu6

Sara Pascoe: 'I don't know how relationships survive parenthood'

The comedian talks about some of the things she has struggled with as a new mother in her forties. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DNtpuZr

Rape crisis centre to launch single sex-only meetings after trans row

The new group will run alongside an existing service which allows trans and non-binary people to take part from BBC News https://ift.tt/suINact

Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?

As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rh37GZI

Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?

The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities? from BBC News https://ift.tt/fZclzTL

Why the government wants your pet dog and cat poo

The screening is part of the drive to fight superbugs that are resistant to common antibiotic drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E54yt1D

Inside Health

James finds out why there are fears over new skincare products, plus physio goes digital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mkFcsgH

'I'm utterly lost': Patients' anger over doctors strike cancellations

Patients tell the BBC they have sympathy for resident doctors, but are worried about delays to surgeries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S4mlVbH

The Documentary Podcast

Why is uterine fibroids, a problem that affects millions of women rarely talked about? from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0ovTLg

Nurses to 'overwhelmingly' reject pay deal as strike vote looms

The Royal College of Nursing has been holding a consultative vote on their 3.6% pay rise. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nUrCeLA

Assignment

A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province from BBC News https://ift.tt/H9NQ7ly

Assignment

A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province from BBC News https://ift.tt/oD1zeIn

Tories would ban strikes by NHS doctors - Badenoch

Thousands of resident doctors are currently on strike after a dispute with the government over pay. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sRt3clU

'My dad started spying on my mum' - the drugs causing sexual urges

The prescribed medication, taken for movement disorders, can have extreme side effects. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dw18tCR

Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport

Understanding the pressure elite sports puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wym0Ebr

Samaritans to close more than 100 branches

The charity's chief executive says "at least half" of their branches will close in the UK and Ireland. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PT4Sghj

Streeting vows to keep disruption to a minimum as doctor strike begins

Hospitals are told to cancel non-urgent work only in exceptional circumstances as a five-day resident doctors' strike starts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IdP3MNG

Penile cancer medical trial 'gave me two more years'

Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the usual chemotherapy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8Satr7B

Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says

Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0GDNUck

Health self-test kits often inaccurate, study says

Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zoFZUCA

The Easy Wellness Podcast with Vinny Hurrell & Cate Conway

The key health checks we should be aware of, as we exit our 30’s and beyond. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oCIeTN1

Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?

Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p7LUwNG

Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis

The pop star speaks for the first time about living with the condition following her diagnosis. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P8bWvye

'As a GP I felt I had to work during my cancer scare'

Emily Jones ignored medical advice to work as she said patients wouldn't have been seen otherwise from BBC News https://ift.tt/HXhvB3b

Event helps more girls try new sports in Jersey

About 15 sports clubs take part in 'Every Girls Moves' to encourage children to get active. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8n0ADQq

'Substantial changes' on infected blood payouts

The announcement comes two weeks after a heavily critical report into payments to thousands of victims. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RtHAcsM

NHS strike days plan puts patients at risk, says BMA

Union unhappy as bosses say they plan to keep non-urgent services running during walkout. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vYhV9d5

How to buy the right sports bra for you

Five tips on buying sports bras from a biomechanics professor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lcWAQu1

Football tickets on prescription under new scheme

Free tickets will be given to patients in Gloucestershire to help alleviate symptoms of depression. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v4I6kox

Living kidney donor 'will give our son a new life'

Amrit has been waiting for nearly five years for a kidney and needs a living donor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ixKsvpq

Premature babies to be immunised against winter virus

From late September, 9,000 babies and vulnerable infants in the UK will have a long-lasting injection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Mj1GV7c

More than 30 poisoned after suspected fake Botox

Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EMkHOZ6

NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cy6dwbj

'Unfair' NHS wait lists revealed in official report

Data for the NHS in England shows the waiting list for gynaecology is one of the largest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Gmal4Hr

New science centre aims to help fight pandemics

The government wants to invest billions to make the National Biosecurity Centre the largest in Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xhp31jS

Babies made using three people's DNA are born free of hereditary disease

The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, sometimes fatal inherited diseases. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SDaJosN

Why are measles cases rising in the UK?

What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease? from BBC News https://ift.tt/9kfVs4x

Is there a healthy way to tan?

Chris and Xand van Tulleken weigh up the pros and cons of being in direct sunshine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1pW4MT0

When a kiss can kill you…

The challenges of dating when you have a serious allergy. from BBC News https://ift.tt/js4Mwd8

Premises plea as wellbeing charity told to move

Simply Limitless must leave its base in Kidderminster in weeks after the landlord found new tenants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HCEQgqd

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

UK Biobank scientists say the human body can be studied in greater detail than ever thanks to people like Steve. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wrI8C2D

Inside Health

How does female physiology affect sporting performance? from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6iZz2U

Inside Health

How does female physiology affect sporting performance? from BBC News https://ift.tt/H6iZz2U

Why are resident doctors striking and what are they paid?

Resident doctors in England will strike over pay for five days from 25 July. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JUFz052

Child dies at Alder Hey after contracting measles

Seventeen children have been treated at the Liverpool hospital for the virus since June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7uO8MXs

Woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0NkmUrn

The Documentary Podcast

How male friendships and support groups improve relationships and mental health from BBC News https://ift.tt/r7tfA45

Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband

Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MfxBLng

Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes

The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands. from BBC News https://ift.tt/s5WXArz

Latin makeup labels put people with allergies 'at risk'

Cosmetic ingredients should be listed in English to protect people with allergies, campaigners say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h6dlaQe

'Don't tell me my baby wasn't meant to be'

Siobhan Gorman was 16 weeks pregnant and home alone when she gave birth to baby Archie. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6BQh5Hb

What should you look for when choosing sunscreen?

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y5tvdoG

TV doctor and IVF pioneer quits BMA over strikes

The Labour peer says the strikes could damage public trust in doctors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MgB76Z3

Surgeon banned by private practice is working for NHS

Marc Lamah, dropped by a private provider, continues to operate on NHS patients in Brighton. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JIeT9pa

Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?

Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0oBUr76

The US helped successfully tackle Aids - now cuts put that at risk

A woman tells the BBC about her anxieties after a US-funded clinic that gave her medication closed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zfKRYgQ

'It's heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough'

An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0nrNVg3

Cervical screening invites to change in England

Invitations be sent out by the NHS every five years instead of every three for women aged 25-49 in England, if they have a negative test. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TqtjcNe

What in the World

We also discuss the risks of AI therapy from BBC News https://ift.tt/c2RYuFI

Gemma Collins weight-loss drug advert banned

The star illegally advertised prescription-only weight loss drugs, the advertising watchdog found. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LSUs4Co

Inside Health

The PM says it's 'reform or die' for the NHS, we discuss ambitious plans to restructure it from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZzBACdr

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

Until now, there had only been a vaccine for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uSrX2nP

Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms - advocate

A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFuySjo

The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line

Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic from BBC News https://ift.tt/jndluSB

Jessie J reveals cancer operation success

Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease from BBC News https://ift.tt/pthaYUX

'Menopause made me forget my name'

Kirsty Dixon from York runs support groups for women going through the menopause. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YzFchGm

Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment

Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult". from BBC News https://ift.tt/0mgQpIC

New nature health scheme aims to boost well-being

The RSPB, which helped draw up the scheme, says it has been a success in other parts of the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7F26Xv9

'Notable' rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021. from BBC News https://ift.tt/30NEOTh

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2goWS8O

New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2pTUK5W

I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?

It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpWmYEN

Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock

Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TBj0gAU

Catherine talks candidly of 'life-changing' cancer treatment

Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Q3GAX8p

How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital from BBC News https://ift.tt/RlIuaVK

Inside Health

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xdR8uvV