Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident

More than 340 calls were waiting to be answered when the critical incident was declared.

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Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive?

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Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative".

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'My autistic sons have taught me so much'

James Hunt says he will never regret becoming a full-time carer to his two autistic sons.

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Volunteer praised for saving man in cardiac arrest

Phil Fuller is hailed for "almost certainly saving the man's life" when he was due to end his shift.

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'I'm 27, and my disability admin feels like a full-time job'

Sofia Brizio, who lives in Cardiff, said she can spend four hours a day on "disability admin".

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Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary

The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.

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£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled

A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.

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Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

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People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas

Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.

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'My surgeon saved my smile with new hologram technology'

Susannah Morgan was warned surgery to remove a benign tumour could leave her with a crooked smile.

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'Lungs in a box' could increase vital transplants

The number of lung of transplants could rise as a new machine keeps organs alive outside the body.

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Doctors warn over water bead gifts for children

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children.

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Same GP at each appointment for patients most in need

Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time.

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AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

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Deaths from alcohol at record high in England

Public-health experts are calling for minimum pricing to stop further rises in harmful drinking.

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Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills

Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas.

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Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' her

Jodee Seeley tells BBC Newsnight she is considering legal action against Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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'Hospital's failures led to woman's death'

The hospital has now apologised and an independent inquiry is taking place.

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'My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me'

Survivors of strangulation welcome the first recommendations for courts on punishment for offenders.

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New guidance on use of physician associates

Royal College of Physicians say PAs should be supervised by senior doctors, not doctors in training.

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Mother behind Martha's Rule shares scheme's early success

Merope Mills began her campaign after an inquest found a change of hospital care plan could have saved her daughter's life.

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One in four babies born by Caesarean in England

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

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'My former work colleague gave me her kidney'

Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call.

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Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart - but can't

The psychological condition stops players from releasing a dart.

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Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast

Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.

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'A sense of belonging aids our cancer recovery'

Men recovering from prostate cancer praise the benefits of a group fitness regime in Aberdeen.

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Hate people fidgeting? Join the misokinesia club

Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.

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Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter viruses

NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.

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Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people

Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.

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Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her

A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.

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Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

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Medical misogyny leaves women in pain for years, say MPs

Women experiencing conditions such as heavy periods and endometriosis are being dismissed when they ask for help, a report warns.

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'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'

BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.

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Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise

The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.

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'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis'

A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.

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Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told

Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.

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Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

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Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists

Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.

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Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life

Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.

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Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

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Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two

People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.

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Families of disgraced child surgeon hit out at ‘whitewash’

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

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Warning NHS busier than ever heading into winter

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

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Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.

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NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug

Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.

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'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'

Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.

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Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths

The serial killer nurse has been interviewed in prison over more unexplained deaths at two hospitals.

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'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'

A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.

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Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.

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'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives'

Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.

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Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.

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Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.

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