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Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:37:18 GMT
The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.
Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 04:57:54 GMT
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.
Cigarette prices motivating more to give up - study
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:13:28 GMT
The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.
What is the new vaping tax and when will it start?
Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:25:45 GMT
The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping.
Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:35:16 GMT
BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment.
What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:19:15 GMT
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:09:11 GMT
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:30:28 GMT
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died?
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:19:15 GMT
Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:36:30 GMT
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:51:26 GMT
The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:52:38 GMT
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:30:07 GMT
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.
'I'll keep fighting until everyone is compensated'
Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:02:43 GMT
A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still need justice.
How much do junior doctors really get paid?
Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:51:17 GMT
The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.
Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:35:28 GMT
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.
Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:00:43 GMT
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.
Letby seeks permission for conviction appeal
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:50:23 GMT
Lucy Letby is applying for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.
What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans?
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 16:50:51 GMT
We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes.
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
Sun, 19 Mar 2023 00:52:45 GMT
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 23:41:50 GMT
Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.
'There are loads of people that vape at school'
Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:54:43 GMT
A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.
Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:11:41 GMT
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.
What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous?
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:09:52 GMT
The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.
Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:14:57 GMT
Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products.
How 175 British children were infected with HIV
Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:23:44 GMT
Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.
Gender care review author attacks 'misinformation'
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:18:06 GMT
Dr Hilary Cass says adults who deliberately spread false information are putting young people at risk.
Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:00:57 GMT
An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.
Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned
Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:34:45 GMT
An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.
What is the smoking ban and how will it work?
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:32:13 GMT
The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes.
