Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Doses for men could be reduced from the current 20 or so to around five, a trial suggests.

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Nottingham University Hospitals Trust failed to send 400,000 letters

An investigation by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust uncovered the scale of the issue.

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NHS dentist targets vulnerable in pilot scheme in Cornwall

A pilot project aims to focus the practice's limited NHS capacity on people with the greatest need.

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Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.

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Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.

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University Hospitals Birmingham: Half of staff felt bullied

Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse.

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust admits failures over deaths

Christie Harnett, 17, and another woman took their own lives at separate hospitals in Middlesbrough.

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UK-produced pandemic flu vaccine deal agreed by government

The UK Health Security Agency's agreement enables the production of millions of influenza vaccines.

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Addenbrooke's Hospital children's bone marrow transplant service opens

Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

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Breast cancer: The Asian survivors tackling taboo in the community

Asian women are being encouraged to push past cultural stigma and get checked for breast cancer.

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GPs' lack of asthma testing is abysmal, charity says

Asthma and Lung UK says people with breathing difficulties are being denied the diagnosis they need.

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Warning sick days at highest level for decade

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.

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NHS strikes: More than a million appointments cancelled in England

There are calls for both sides to end the doctors' pay row, ahead of joint strike action next week.

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What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises

Hospitalisations have gone up since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned?

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Long Covid: MRI scans reveal new clues to symptoms

Further evidence emerges that a serious infection can leave some major organs with long-term damage.

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Family of ill teen say they were silenced by courts

The 19-year-old is named as Sudiksha Thirumalesh after legal restrictions are lifted.

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Children on Addenbrooke's Hospital wards offered PE lessons

Ella, nine, finds hospital "boring" and loves the lessons which are believed to be a hospital first.

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Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum

Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi's immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs.

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Student's 'freshers' flu' turned out to be meningitis

A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs.

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Doctor paid £3,000 for shift as new strike begins

Concern mounts about costs of walkouts in England, as doctors charge premium rates to provide cover.

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Nicky Newman: Celebrities pay tribute to inspirational cancer campaigner

Nicky Newman, who inspired Britain with her brave outlook on life despite having stage four breast cancer, has died.

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What to do if you have Covid: Symptoms, tests and can you go to work or school?

No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it?

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Children on puberty blockers saw mental health change - new analysis

New analysis finds most children had a significant change in their mental health while on the drugs.

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Hull cataract patient brings legal action over vision loss

John Stabler says the pain he felt after routine surgery was like being hit "with a sledgehammer".

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Double doctors' strike - what you need to know

Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England.

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

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Kent woman called 999 from hospital over care concerns

Ava Stanley from Higham says she "thought she was going to die" when nurses ignored her heart monitor.

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Covid: Over-65s called for jabs as hospital cases rise

The rollout has been brought forward as a precaution against a highly-mutated new Covid variant.

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Northampton General Hospital failed pregnant woman - ombudsman

Northampton General Hospital is told to compensate a pregnant woman for repeated failings.

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Use a condom to avoid gonorrhoea, freshers told

The sexually transmitted infection is at record levels in the UK and students are most at risk.

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Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines

There is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional "body and mind" approaches, say experts.

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Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s

The findings, which had been a mystery for decades, give new ideas for treating the disease.

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NHS to introduce Martha's rule for hospital patients

The NHS must ensure patients know they have the right to a second opinion, the health secretary says.

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NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.7m

Ministers blame strikes for worsening situation as extra £200m set aside for winter.

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England's only antidepressant withdrawal helpline to close

The NHS pulled funding for the service, saying it was never intended to be a national helpline.

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New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands

The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS.

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France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes

France joins several other European countries that are trying to stop children using e-cigarettes.

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Nitrous oxide: MPs approve bill to ban laughing gas possession

Under the law change possessing the drug would carry a sentence of up to two years in prison or a large fine.

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PM to meet NHS leaders as winter pressures loom

The talks will cover what extra support is needed in England amid strikes and growing waiting lists.

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Cannabis climbdown misled NHS patients - campaigners

Fewer than five patients have been prescribed whole-cannabis medicine, despite it becoming legal in 2018.

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MPs to investigate sexual harassment of female surgeons

It comes after women told BBC News of assaults by senior surgical colleagues in the operating theatre.

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BBL surgery: Woman who died in Turkey 'not told of risks'

A coroner says Melissa Kerr should have been made aware of the dangers of the operation in Turkey.

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Strep B: Mum calls for all pregnant women to be tested

Shannon Doherty spoke out after her baby son, Rían, became critically ill with the infection.

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Martha's rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights

Merope Mills, whose daughter's death was preventable, says she will meet Stephen Barclay this week.

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Dolly the Sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

Creating the world's first cloned mammal was arguably one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th Century.

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Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests

Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests.

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Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon

The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon's operations.

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Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths.

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Covid: Care homes and housebound get booster shots in England

The jabs are being given faster than planned in England, because a new variant is spreading in the UK.

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Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk will be offered another jab in the autumn.

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New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains.

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YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK

The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information.

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Sam Eljamel: Public inquiry to be held into disgraced brain surgeon

Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients while working at NHS Tayside, leaving many with life-changing injuries.

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Nottingham maternity deaths: Police announce criminal inquiry

Police are to investigate deaths at a trust in Nottingham, already the subject of a major review.

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Crumbling concrete fears at host of new hospitals

The NHS has identified Raac at 41 sites in England but the total may grow as more trusts come forward.

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Bleeding disorder: 'I'm trapped in my house and avoid family events'

Sharon Gregg, who bleeds from her nose, eyes and fingernails, calls for understanding of her rare disorder.

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How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples.

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Young autistic people dying despite warnings over care

BBC analysis of notices issued by coroners shows repeated failings in the care of autistic people.

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Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg

The research helps understanding of the earliest moments of life and the reasons behind infertility.

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Staffordshire surgeon sought over alleged sexual assaults

Police say they continue to pursue a surgeon after two separate complaints of assault are made.

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Turkey surgery warning as mother-of-four dies after gastric sleeve

Shannon Meenan Browse died from malnutrition after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey 18 months ago.

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Caution over study suggesting under-50 cancer surge

Cases in under-50s jump 79% since 1990 but population rise and better reporting are likely factors.

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Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas to be illegal by end of year

Nitrous oxide will become a class C drug in the UK and carry up to two years in jail for possession.

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UK heatwave: Heat-health alert upgraded to amber as temperatures to hit 32C

Temperatures could hit as high as 32C by midweek, with the England alert in force until Sunday.

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NHS ombudsman calls for Martha's rule to give power to patients

Rob Behrens says he was moved by the plea of Merope Mills, who shared the story of her daughter's death.

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Losing my son to suicide felt like my heart was ripped out

Louise Russell is campaigning for more help and awareness after the death of her son Ciaran.

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Martha's rule: Government to explore bringing in change after tragic teen death

Ministers will try to make it easier for people to get second medical opinion after teenager's death.

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Teenage vaping: ‘I’ll have puffs as I’m falling asleep’

Seventeen-year-old Leia is one of a growing number of teenage vapers - but she’s trying hard to quit.

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Dr Michael Watt: 2018 assessment found he was not fit to practice

Neurologist Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of of Northern Ireland's biggest ever patient recall.

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Infant leukaemia: Ipswich mother tells of her baby death heartbreak

A mother-of-two from Suffolk says she hopes new research will spare other parents from devastation.

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NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab

Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services.

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Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death

Martha Mills died just over two years ago after failures by doctors to spot and treat her condition.

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Plans to ban unlicensed Botox providers in England made public

Anyone carrying out cosmetic injections must be trained to do so under strict new proposals.

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Lauren Bridges: Out-of-area patient died in 'cry for help', inquest jury finds

Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home.

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Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action?

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Cervical cancer: 'I avoided my smear test - don't avoid yours'

Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.

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Critically ill UK teen in legal fight with NHS

The 19-year-old wants to seek an experimental treatment abroad, but doctors say she needs end-of-life care.

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