Brain fog after Covid linked to blood clots - study

A UK study links two proteins in the blood of hospital patients to thinking and memory problems.

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NHS chiefs failed to act on surgeon who harmed patients

Prof Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients but was allowed to continue operating despite complaints.

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Covid: New BA.2.86 variant found in Scotland

The strain is highly mutated but not yet considered a concern by health officials.

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Scotland should pilot drug consumption rooms, say MPs

The Home Office has so far blocked the facilities where people can inject drugs under supervision.

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Coventry NHS boss to keep job despite complaints being upheld

NHS England says it continues to give Coventry and Warwickshire ICB chair Danielle Oum "its full support".

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Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients

The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine.

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas ban could harm users, experts warn

Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.

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Covid and flu winter jabs to be brought forward in England

Vaccines for the most vulnerable will start being given in September instead of October in England.

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Lucy Letby: NHS England 'persuaded' trust boss to take new job

The trust's ex-chief executive said he was asked to run a hospital trust despite Letby's murder probe.

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Close to 1m NHS appointments lost to strikes

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher.

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Alcohol deaths rise to highest level in 14 years

The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022.

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Free blood-pressure checks in barber shops

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.

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Live worm found in Australian woman's brain in world first

The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say.

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'I wrote a play about my mental health struggles'

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.

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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS trust deaths report 'watered down to spare bosses'

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.

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Multiple failures in Scotland's audiology services, report finds

A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services.

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Woman fears she may have to cancel wedding again after NHS wait

Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health.

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Families sue government for failing to protect care homes from Covid

Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.

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Menstrual blood tests could aid women's healthcare

Little is known about menstrual blood but some firms think testing it could improve healthcare.

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Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson's disease

Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.

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NHS Wales: Doctor pay rise reliant on service cuts, says Morgan

The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.

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Basildon Hospital bed wait sign of a 'systemic issue'

A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain.

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NHS consultant strike: How pay compares globally

Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy.

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Brain advance gives voice hope to paralysed

Two teams of US scientists have converted brain signals into words at a faster rate than before.

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NHS whistleblowers warn of 'unsafe' A&E staff shortages

Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors.

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Ipswich Hospital: 'Our daughter's childbirth death was preventable'

Julie and Neil Stout's daughter Jessica Mai died after giving birth in Ipswich Hospital in May 2021.

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Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog

Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited.

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Autistic man should not be forced to have dialysis, judge rules

A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment.

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Pregabalin: Bereaved mother warns of drug abuse dangers

Pauline Duddy's 21-year-old daughter, Jasmin, died with pregabalin in her system in February.

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Parkinson's disease could be detected early with AI scans, scientists say

The study detected physical differences in the eyes of people with Parkinson's and those without the condition.

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BBC science correspondent has heart age assessed by AI

BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh has the age of his heart assessed by artificial intelligence.

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Mother of Lucy Letby victim horrified by evilness

The serial killer is being sentenced after being found guilty of murdering seven babies at a hospital.

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Chris Evans: Radio DJ reveals skin cancer diagnosis

The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked.

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New test could speed up child illness diagnosis

Looking at gene patterns in blood could reduce the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers.

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Jason Leitch concerned about winter amid Covid upswing

Scotland's national director urges eligible people to get vaccinated when the programme starts.

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Morrisons' bras and pants carry NHS cancer check label

Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.

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The text messages Lucy Letby sent as she murdered babies

Messages on Letby's phone show her trying to win sympathy or deflect blame after murdering babies.

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Hospital bosses ignored months of doctors' warnings about Lucy Letby

Hospital bosses failed to investigate allegations and tried to silence doctors, BBC investigation finds.

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Watch moment police arrest nurse Lucy Letby

The nurse who was found guilty of murdering seven babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital is led from her home into a police car.

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Nurse Lucy Letby guilty of murdering seven babies on neonatal unit

The 33-year-old is convicted of killing babies at the hospital neonatal unit where she worked.

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Daniel Venes: Hospital care 'fell far short', coroner rules

The 31-year-old had an "endless cycle of episodes of acute psychosis", the coroner said.

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Young people wait four times longer for liver transplants

The way organs are prioritised means those aged 26-40 wait four times longer for surgery than the over-60s.

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Captain Sir Tom Moore: What has happened to his legacy?

How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight?

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Junior doctors in Scotland accept new pay offer

The 17.5% increase over two years comes after the medics had planned to take strike action.

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Jakarta: Living with asthma in the world's most polluted city

Jakarta residents like Farah are being told by their doctors to move out of the Indonesian capital.

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NHS: Is Wales worse than England for waiting lists?

Can waiting times be compared between Wales and England?

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Eating disorder psychologist 'made patients sicker'

Multiple women say they were told to take part in 'bizarre' treatment practices by a psychologist.

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EastEnders: Shane Richie's Alfie Moon set for prostate cancer story

Shane Richie's character is diagnosed with prostate cancer in a script devised to raise awareness.

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Bibby Stockholm: No one harmed over discovery of Legionella on barge - health secretary

Steve Barclay insists ministers took 'instant action' to move asylum seekers off the Bibby Stockholm barge.

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Linden Farm: The family who turned a care home for adults with complex needs on its head

The Lawrence family were disillusioned with adult care homes when they hit upon a new idea.

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Alnwick mum aims to be first English Channel stoma swimmer

Gill Castle wants to be the first person in the world with a stoma to swim solo across the Channel.

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Cervical cancer: Call for at-home smear tests in Wales

For women aged 25 to 64 a smear test can detect HPV and prevent cervical cancer.

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Cigarette packs could carry anti-smoking message inserts

They would list the health and financial benefits of quitting and the support available in the UK.

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Steve Barclay calls talks with Scotland and Wales on cutting NHS waiting lists

The health secretary says Scottish and Welsh patients could be treated in England to cut waiting times.

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How much do junior doctors really get paid in England?

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

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What we know about the Covid variant EG.5 dubbed 'Eris'

The World Health Organisation declared the variant of interest, with cases reported in 51 countries.

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Hospital waiting list tops 7.5 million in England

Nearly one in seven of the population is waiting as NHS bosses cite impact of strikes by doctors.

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Endometriosis: 'I am a voice for Asian women with the condition'

Shella Iqbal says there is a taboo around the disease within Asian communities.

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Dating with cancer: ‘It was the first thing people noticed'

Three young women say it can be difficult using dating apps after having life-changing cancer treatment.

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Why talk of a UK doctor exodus is premature

An analysis by the BBC shows the number leaving NHS has been pretty consistent for a decade.

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Fitness: Only 5,000 steps a day needed to stay healthy, study shows

The step count needed to reduce the risk of disease is lower than previously thought, research suggests.

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Antidepressants: I wasn't told about the side-effects

Seonaid Stallan's son took his own life two months after he was given a different antidepressant.

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Weight-loss drug reduces stroke and heart risk

Trial suggests Wegovy cuts risk of cardiovascular event in overweight people with heart disease by a fifth.

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Winter Covid vaccines axed for under-65s

Only those aged 65 and over or in at-risk groups should be invited for jab, say UK experts.

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Mother awake for 60 hours as son's care breaks down

NHS system for seriously ill people requiring home care is struggling to provide sufficient support.

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Porton Down: Can this laboratory help stop the next pandemic?

James Gallagher meets the scientists who work at one of the most secretive research bases in the UK.

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US approves postpartum depression pill

Clinical trials showed the drug helped to reduce depressive symptoms in as little as three days.

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NHS to expand use of private sector to tackle waits

Ministers in England want to unlock spare capacity, but Labour accuse them of dither and delay.

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Chance discovery helps fight against malaria

Scientists have found a strain of bacteria which they believe could prevent spread of the disease.

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Nose-picking health workers more likely to get Covid, study shows

The habit among health staff could contribute to virus spread in hospitals, researchers say.

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GPs given freedom to order heart checks direct

Referrals for respiratory tests will also be allowed in bid to speed up diagnosis in England.

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Trans people can wait seven years for NHS initial assessment

Trans people in south-west England face the longest delays, the data seen by the BBC shows.

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Warning over medical clinics using fake Google reviews

The BBC tracked down UK companies using fake reviews to boost their visibility in Google results.

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Margaret Ferrier: Covid breach MP loses seat after recall petition

A by-election will now be held after almost 12,000 of her constituents signed a recall petition.

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Dundee student expelled for sharing corpse video

The Dundee University student filmed the dissection of a body without permission.

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