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AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA

It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MX8gxsI

Ipswich Town stars inspire pupils to be healthier

Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GXSr0tP

Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue

Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HpjTdnc

Newborn baby dies after mum not woken for heart rate check

Sonny Taylor was "left distressed for a significant amount of time" before his birth, a report says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ex8pOr2

'I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list'

Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qfILOiE

'I spent £2,000 on one event': Why Gen Z is obsessed with Hyrox

How young millennials and Generation Z - people in their twenties to early forties - have become obsessed with this fitness craze. from BBC News https://ift.tt/A2N8uLm

'What if I just started shouting?' - when to worry about intrusive thoughts

Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BJvFwHT

Five ways weight-loss jabs are changing spending habits

With GLP-1 drugs rising in popularity, how are businesses adapting to a new type of consumer? from BBC News https://ift.tt/sH4S57u

Inside Health

James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AnP0cdS

Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes

Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NA8MyEu

How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces

What's next for employers and their staff in the aftermath of the Darlington nurses ruling? from BBC News https://ift.tt/wR1aui6

Mum with cervical cancer begged for scan after years of being 'fobbed off'

It took Jessica three years to get diagnosed as a report says the Welsh government is failing women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/K74uyfP

Lives Less Ordinary

Krystal Evans survived a house fire at 14. To make sense of it, she turned to stand-up from BBC News https://ift.tt/0FZo2HR

Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life

Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4Ktf2j

Abortion at 15 'changed my life', says Senedd candidate

Tessa Marshall has shared the experience to highlight issues such as women's rights and sex education. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cpM8AWw

Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes

A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CY7FPls

Botched 'Turkey teeth' op victim warns of dangers

Leanne Abeyance, from Telford, is waiting for reconstructive surgery and remains in constant pain. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KWwn2G0

'Just bad luck': The teenage cousins living with inoperable brain tumours

Lachlan Lindsay and Hazel Dempster were both diagnosed with brain tumours as children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yHIFnwM

I'm 26 and want to be sterilised over pregnancy sickness

Chloe booked an abortion because her sickness was so severe she could not look after herself. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yEI3eRp

Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England

Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/un17gNZ

Why women are taking their anger out in rage rooms

Why a reportedly growing number of women are paying to smash up old TVs and furniture in rage rooms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NM8cFRf

Inside Health

Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jSRTh7n

NHS trust used charity funds for leaving party

Bosses, in a post to staff, say in hindsight, it was not a good use of charitable funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGd5fVL

Trial launched to 'help spot health risks early'

A pilot scheme is rolled out in the north of the Isle of Man by the public health directorate. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e0NqECM

Hospital alert after fake doctor-endorsed videos

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust says online videos falsely show clinicians promoting weight loss patches. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OH9WmVB

Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums

More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b7RAJF1

ADHD diagnosis 'changed' Love Island star's life

Dr Alex George wants better assessment waiting times after paying for expensive private tests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WTQ321V

Critical incidents declared at two hospital trusts

NHS bosses are urging people to only come to A&E if it is an emergency. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R4OFDL1

'It's life-changing. I can see my child grow up'

Doctors say they have achieved the previously impossible - restoring sight and preventing blindness in people with a rare but dangerous eye conditon called hypotony. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DGc5bAN

Why the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital

The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system, co-ordination - and whether some patients are over-treated from BBC News https://ift.tt/18XjOTd

Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say

Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ltGkV6r

Three NHS trusts still using fax machines, Streeting confesses

The health secretary had made it his personal mission to banish the fax machine from the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6bImfd9

The 'vicious cycle' that means the NHS still wastes billions on patients who don't need to be in hospital

The delayed discharge challenge throws up deeper questions about the care system and co-ordination. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iTthYro

Can I Believe My Eyes?

Chris Tally Evans sees things - a first-person journey into Charles Bonnet Syndrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pv9HrU5

Can I Believe My Eyes?

Chris Tally Evans sees things - a first-person journey into Charles Bonnet Syndrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KpBuV61

The rugby mum looking to get others to play

Annette Bevan and friends set up the Maa Maas club for mums who want to play rugby. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pk50jzZ

Knives taken to hospitals sees amnesty bins set up

In Birmingham hospitals knives are regularly found, with one produced by a patient ready for an MRI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zBYIAV5

Can I Believe My Eyes?

Chris Tally Evans sees things - a first-person journey into Charles Bonnet Syndrome. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bi0jNdy

Man Jailed For Selling Chemicals Online

Miles Cross has been jailed for selling chemicals online to help people kill themselves from BBC News https://ift.tt/JcR0htz

Woman planning 115km walk after two heart attacks

Cathy Read will walk across Spain to support the charity that helped her recover. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8Ong2G

People who come off slimming jabs regain weight four times faster than dieters

Overweight people shed large amounts on jabs but gain 0.8 kg a month on average once off them, study shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vZTKg7a

Why my period made my gambling addiction worse

Researchers are looking to see if there's a link between hormonal fluctuations and gambling addiction. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sy3UDum

The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression

Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 - with surprising results from BBC News https://ift.tt/zqpcHhF

New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates

NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pu0lNJh

Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment

A rising number of patients in hospitals could affect the level of treatment carried out this winter, a group of regional NHS leaders have been told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8gC2Fr

The Conversation

Two women who've created female-centered fitness communities from BBC News https://ift.tt/sCJMfwz

US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug

Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X7Dq5lQ

What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?

The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PRWpEhT

TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account

The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vWksMhS