Heatwave: How hot is too hot for the human body?

James Gallagher spends the day in the heat lab to see what summer heatwaves do to the body.

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Hunt says bill for infected blood compensation may be very large

The chancellor says the government accepts a "moral case" to pay compensation "as fast as we can".

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Blood-inquiry victim from Ipswich fears compensation let down

Haemophiliac Alan Burgess has survived 40 years with HIV and hepatitis C since being infected.

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Private companies take over Newcastle sexual health service

From October the city's sexual health service will be run by two private companies.

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Serving-size labelling leaves many confused- Which? survey

People find it hard to judge portion sizes for food such as chocolate, cheese and crisps, the poll suggests.

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Allergy emergencies double in recent years in England

Dangerous allergic reactions led to more than 25,000 hospital stays in the year up to March 2023.

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Last orders for takeaway pub pints as Covid rules expire

Relaxed licensing rules brought in during Covid in England and Wakes will soon come to an end.

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Extra hospital beds made available for winter - NHS England

There will be 5,000 more beds and better planning, but fears remain about staffing and funding.

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Herpes deaths: Why did our daughters die after Caesareans?

Two mothers were bereaved in extraordinary circumstances - and vowed to keep fighting for the truth.

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Cyber attack hits two ambulance services in England

NHS England is working to reconnect the systems of the South Central and South Western trusts.

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Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls

The government says the new policy could save a million hours of police time every year.

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Junior doctors to strike for four days in August

The walkout in England, beginning at 07:00 on 11 August, is the fifth round of strikes this year.

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Wall squats better at lowering blood pressure

All exercise is good for blood pressure but research suggests strength training is most effective.

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Faulty concrete fears at 250 NHS Scotland sites

The buildings could contain a material which NHS Scotland warns is vulnerable to "catastrophic failure".

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AI: Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer

A cancer charity said despite AI's "bad name" its potential use in radiology was "phenomenal".

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Seven children hit by measles outbreak at Stoke-on-Trent school

None of the children had received the MMR vaccination, the UK Health Security Agency says.

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NHS trust to review all suicides since 2017

The trust was accused of changing Charles Ndhlovu's records after he took his own life.

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Radiographers begin 48-hour strike in England

Staff at 37 NHS trusts in England will walk out over pay, from 08:00 on Tuesday.

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Manx Care says key services to be maintained during strike by nurses

Essential services will operate during strike action by nurses over a pay dispute, Manx Care says.

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Infected blood scandal: Bereaved relatives in government compensation plea

Relatives are calling for wider compensation for those caught up in the infected blood scandal.

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NHS discharges: Reasons for hospital departure delays revealed

Lack of beds in other settings, transport and paperwork are among causes of NHS discharge delays.

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Baby loss in pregnancy: Pledge to store remains in dignified way

A government commitment comes after reports of women being advised to store remains in the fridge.

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Some NHS temporary staff miss out on full pay deal

A lump sum of at least £1,655 has failed to reach the pay packets of some "bank" nurses, who fill rota gaps.

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Bedfordshire man who ignored home cancer test gets bowel cancer

Stephen Sweetlove says he was reluctant to seek help because did not want to "burden the NHS".

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Penrith man, 64, qualifies to become paramedic

Peter Watters is one of 200 university students who have just finished a two-year degree apprenticeship.

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Row over British Journal of Psychiatry abortion paper saw panel quit

The panel resigned over controversial research about abortion and women's mental health.

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Covid Inquiry: What have we learnt so far?

The first phase of the Covid Inquiry has come to an end. What have we learnt over the past six weeks?

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Senior doctors to stage first strike in a decade

A two-day walkout begins at 07:00, with consultants providing limited 'Christmas Day cover'.

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Thousands of first time mums in pre-eclampsia study

Doctors in Cambridge hope to understand more about pre-eclampsia and other placental complications.

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NHS senior-doctor strike disruption warning for patients

Patients are warned to expect severe disruption as NHS senior doctors prepare for a 48-hour strike in England.

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Hospital staff parking charges in Devon are 'stealth tax'

Parking charges for hospital staff in Exeter and Barnstaple are being reintroduced.

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Covid Inquiry: Bereaved families received targeted abuse

Families from the four nations shared their stories with the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Carla Foster: Mother jailed over lockdown abortion to be released

The Court of Appeal has reduced Carla Foster's sentence for illegally obtaining abortion tablets.

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The doctors graduating during walkouts and record waiting lists

The first cohort of trainee doctors at the School of Medicine in Chelmsford are keen to get working.

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UK cough syrup could be pharmacy-only over addiction fears

The UK medicines safety watchdog says abusing codeine linctus can lead to serious health issues.

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Drug donanemab seen as turning point in dementia fight

The antibody treatment donanemab helps clear the brain of a damaging protein that builds up in Alzheimer's.

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Doctors call for return of face mask guidance

The Scottish government has been accused of "playing Russian roulette" with staff and patients' health.

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NHS consultant strikes: BMA announces two more walkouts

Senior doctors are already set to strike this week - but now they will also strike for two days in August.

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Government to miss 40 new hospitals target - watchdog

The National Audit Office has found the project is behind schedule and not delivering value for money.

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East Kent NHS criticised over new mother herpes deaths

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

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Warning measles could hit tens of thousands in London

The rest of the UK is considered to be at low risk of the virus taking off.

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Ferrari and cash seized in illegal Botox raids

About £30,000 of cash is seized and three people held in the raids across parts of Greater Manchester.

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Aspartame advice unchanged despite cancer question

The sweetener is found in a variety of foods, from diet drinks to chewing gum and some yoghurts.

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Lack of NHS dentists causing pain and distress - report

Patients being unable to see an NHS dentist is "totally unacceptable", a committee warns government.

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Kilmarnock kit pays tribute to inventor of penicillin

The world's first antibiotic was discovered in 1928 by Sir Alexander Fleming, who studied in the town.

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Covid Inquiry: Brexit helped prepare government for pandemic, says Gove

Civil servants "honed and refined" crisis skills while preparing to leave the EU, Mr Gove says.

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Public sector workers offered pay rise of around 6%

PM Rishi Sunak says the offer to workers was final and that there would be "no more talks on pay".

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Cat Burns on autism, ADHD and a lack of research

The singer opens up about being diagnosed as a black woman and why she wants more research to be done.

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Public sector pay: Government weigh up 6.5% increase

The announcement is expected on Thursday, following formal sign off from the prime minister and chancellor.

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Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England

Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday.

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Covid inquiry: Tick-box meetings with government during pandemic, says O'Neill

Former deputy first minister Michelle O'Neill was giving evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry.

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North East Ambulance Service apologises to families

An independent review has been published into claims the NEAS covered up patient failings.

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Former surgeon wants NHS MeToo movement for sexual harassment

Former Ipswich surgeon Liz O'Riordan reveals her experience of sexual harassment during training.

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Shingles vaccine extended to vulnerable over-50s

From September, nearly a million more people in England can be protected against the painful virus.

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Tom Holland says he felt 'enslaved' to alcohol

The film star says he is "healthier and fitter" since deciding to quit drinking at the start of 2023.

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Olympic champion Semenya wins court appeal over testosterone rules

The European Court of Human Rights rules in favour of double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya in a case involving testosterone levels in female athletes.

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Aberdare: Care worker bitten 'through to the bone' by patient court hears

The providers of the care home have admitted failing to manage risks to staff.

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Quadriplegic man cycles across Canada

Despite being paralysed in an accident, Kevin Mills has gained enough mobility to handcycle across Canada.

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Transparent mouse could improve cancer drug tests

Scientists say a new scanning method that can identify tiny tumours could revolutionise medical research.

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Ian Paterson: Eleven further inquests set to open

Ian Paterson is serving a 20-year sentence after he carried out unnecessary or unapproved procedures.

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Nottingham maternity review set to become UK's largest

A senior midwife leading the inquiry is expected to announce 1,700 families' cases will be examined.

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Weight-loss jabs investigated for suicide risk

Europe's drugs regulator has been alerted to a possible link to thoughts of suicide among some users.

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Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be.

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Junior doctors call off strike after new pay offer

Junior doctors in Scotland had been due to strike next week in a row over pay.

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Scottish government wants drug possession to be legal

The Scottish government wants a change in UK laws to stop people found in possession of drugs being prosecuted.

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Sarms: Illegal muscle drugs sold in UK shops BBC finds

Secret filming reveals that "dangerous" substances are widely available for sale around the country.

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Rise in psychological distress in young adults - survey

Researchers say the pandemic and cost of living crisis have contributed to worsening mental health.

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Caroline Page: Woodbridge councillor whose long Covid diagnosis was cancer dies

Caroline Page was a Liberal Democrat county councillor on Suffolk County Council.

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Mental health nurse who had sex with patient in Shropshire struck off

Samantha Bourton also visited the patient outside work hours in May 2021, a panel heard.

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Tewkesbury balance classes 'reduce GP appointment demand'

A pilot scheme is offering thousands of strength and balance classes to the over-65s.

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Local officials only heard about new Covid rules on TV inquiry told

Local directors of public health had to watch TV for Covid news, the public inquiry has been told.

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UK's first separated conjoined twins forever grateful to NHS

Anna and Barbara Rozycki were in 1970 the first conjoined twins in the UK to be separated.

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Prince William and Kate meet NHS' first ever baby

The Prince and Princess of Wales hear from the first person born after the NHS was founded, in 1948.

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Cancer patients welcome NHS drug policy change

Bowel cancer patients say they feel relieved after the NHS lifted a ban on treatment breaks.

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Fiona Phillips reveals she has Alzheimer's at 62

The television presenter says she has dementia after battling brain fog and anxiety for months.

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Muscular dystrophy: Child racks up 1200 miles a month for treatment

Muscular dystrophy patient Elliot, five, makes the journey from Newport to Newcastle twice a month.

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NHS to offer sight-saving drug to premature babies

Premature babies can now routinely be given the drug ranibizumab on the NHS, to prevent blindness.

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Million pound appeal for 20-month-old Hallie who has leukaemia

Hallie, from Coventry, needs treatment which her family say cannot be provided by the NHS.

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Cancer: Mum writes book to help child cope with her diagnosis

When Hollie was diagnosed with the big C, she feared her bond with Sydney would be lost forever.

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NHS whistleblowers need more protection expert warns

NHS whistleblowers are being victimised, risking another big hospital scandal, an expert tells the BBC.

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NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard says strike disruption will get worse

Amanda Pritchard told the BBC that "all sides" had failed to prevent further strike action.

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Laura Kuenssberg: Love it or hate it the NHS is here to stay

That it's almost impossible to discuss alternatives to the NHS is a tribute to its longevity, says Laura Kuenssberg.

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