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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qI2fXMC

Amos: There needs to be a 'set of standards' for care

Review chair Baroness Valerie Amos recommends changes to overhaul the NHS maternity care system. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dmacIg0

Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner

The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PGInrFV

Report chair recommends maternity and neonatal commissioner

Baroness Amos is leading the government-commissioned review into maternity and neonatal care in the UK. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dm98sH0

'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul

An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p6ijXE7

Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?

BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bKvD8pk

Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason

Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oEqd7rh

Resident doctors take strike action over pay

The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised". from BBC News https://ift.tt/GW5NOpD

Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to 'explore life beyond' cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about "holistic healthcare" for cancer patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pKl9Xtq

Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7zq3aPj

Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon

Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was "pivotal" in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DYPbI36

Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eIEKJDa

Is laughter really the best medicine?

Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EFgsCXL

How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John's ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fV0g4Y9

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health from BBC News https://ift.tt/wMP6gS7

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health from BBC News https://ift.tt/j3I5y9H

Baroness Mone among individuals sued to recover PPE Medpro millions

The Baroness and her husband Doug Barrowman are among individuals being sued in a bid to recover some of the money owed to the government by the business. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BnM45yu

How can we keep children safe during the heatwave?

A doctor from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children gives his tips for keeping children protected. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YDZuHwl

A letter sent by worried staff shows why maternity care is still failing too many families

Families will continue to be failed unless the NHS makes meaningful changes, BBC's Michael Buchanan writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ODqElf5

Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk

Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IzodPSQ

'I forgot what it's like to be outside': Intensive care ward opens on rooftop

The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0whja8o

All in the Mind

What does the evidence tell us? from BBC News https://ift.tt/PK5fvTz

Puberty blocker trial will help reduce harm, says Cass report author

Dr Hilary Cass says she is "absolutely convinced that more children will be harmed if we don't do the trial than if we do." from BBC News https://ift.tt/NF6CI9v

What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?

Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Wf4Fgxc

The Climate Question

How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health from BBC News https://ift.tt/xfVR5hK

Swim club calls for more school water safety lessons

From the autumn a new Water Safety Forum is being introduced to primary and secondary schools. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Rxtq5TC

How can we help our fathers live longer?

One in five men dies before the age of 65 but getting help sooner could save lives. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XLdKGFi

Jeremy Clarkson in remission from prostate cancer

The presenter shared his "aggressive" cancer diagnosis on an episode of Clarkson's Farm earlier this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZR0nOB3

Minimum age of 11 set for UK puberty blocker trial

Gender-questioning children will have to be at least 11 years old to take part in a clinical trial of puberty-blocking drugs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/khaAYwL

How to keep children cool in the heat

How to keep children cool in the heat from BBC News https://ift.tt/kcjp6WO

Can sunlight make you sneeze?

Do you suffer from Achoo syndrome? Sarah Keith-Lucas explains this unusual condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sb01Yu9

New cancer care centres set to be built

The centres run by charity Maggie's will open in Coventry and Birmingham within the next two years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q5w3mWa

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year from BBC News https://ift.tt/ptmaSlU

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tqIlQFE

Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008. from BBC News https://ift.tt/guRiNLk

Can we grow a third set of teeth?

Can we grow a third set of teeth? Dr Oscar examines the truth behind the headlines from BBC News https://ift.tt/6ysneGt

Flesh-eating bug made my skin look like roadkill

Caroline Fonjock says she owes her life to the medics who quickly diagnosed and treated her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TeXK6mR

How an ovary syndrome led to Bake Off star's fame

Now a successful TV presenter, Briony May Williams said she started stress-baking when she became ill. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Lqlgkzc

Witnessing joy amid the death: BBC travels to epicentre of Ebola outbreak

There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aG3wPi9

Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future

The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RBucxrh

Taboo subjects on the table at women's health event

Three nurses behind the event say they want women to feel they can have open and honest conversations. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VakeGN2

'I won't have another baby after breastfeeding trauma'

New mothers say they did not receive enough breastfeeding support when their babies were born. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ayYcIre

Why you might not be buying the right pain relief for period cramps

Many women are buying less effective pain medication for period cramps, supermarket data suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BTS8q4Y

A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off

Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2G9Z5Hn

Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government

The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SZkFmga

What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?

Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w2YtEdx

'I've never been this good' – revolutionary immune reset puts lupus in remission

Patients on the trial have not needed medication to manage their condition. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dw6jbWH

Meningitis B vaccine to be offered to a million young people

The decision for the one-off vaccine programme follows the unprecedented outbreak in Kent this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/umS40iW

What in the World

PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/RHh6KXG

What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mAvPG0I

What's really going on in your gut?

The gut is home to around trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. What are they all doing down there!? from BBC News https://ift.tt/0PSlvMr

Author on benefits of investing in children's mental health

Dr Monique Lynch-Jonah has launched the Healthy Minds Kids Series. The collection of picture books aims to help children aged seven to 12 develop emotional wellbeing, confidence, resilience, and positive mental health from an early age. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4TcNC85

Advanced radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from 20 to five

Some men in England with the disease will now be offered an advanced form of treatment on the NHS. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UMC1pmc

Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KXtCl5Q

'Lives still at risk' from unregulated baby sleep industry after BBC investigation

'Families deserve clarity about the qualifications and training of those caring for their children' from BBC News https://ift.tt/QCTXNB8

What in the World

It’s an effort to combat disease-carrying bugs from BBC News https://ift.tt/CPdy2xG

Top five-a-day foods new study says your heart needs

Not all fruit and veg is equal for getting nutrients called flavanols, say researchers. from BBC News https://ift.tt/E7RHKka

Cosmeticorexia: How girls are falling down a skincare rabbit hole

Fuelled by social media, the market for children's skincare is booming. Experts fear for the long-term impact on girls from BBC News https://ift.tt/z7uXOmG

1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section

A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows - marking a significant rise over the last five years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IMFzr6N

'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aJY36bF

Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis

Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6THBYVp

Emma Barnett: Fighting Endometriosis

Emma Barnett exposes the devastating reality of endometriosis and its toll on women. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hAz5n6j

Genital herpes rising in England

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jkL4yhI

What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year from BBC News https://ift.tt/XD92qBx

Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?

Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tzyxGp2

More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FyDArdK

Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JWNY2yX

'Why I'm showing my hernia online'

Amy Bamford turned to social media to seek advice about her hernia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/d1vuC9X