- + 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.
- + £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.
- + Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk—The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.
- + People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas—Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.
- + '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.
- + '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.
- + Doctors warn over water bead gifts for children—The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children.
- + Patients with high need should get own GP, says government—Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time.
- + 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.
- + 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.
- + Hospices in England to receive £100m funding boost—Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.
- + Even morphine doesn't help my horrific period pain—Emily Handstock says she feels the pain women endure has been "normalised" by society.
- + Deaths from alcohol at record high in England—Public-health experts are calling for minimum pricing to stop further rises in harmful drinking.
- + Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills—Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas.
- + 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.
- + 'My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me'—Survivors of strangulation welcome the first recommendations for courts on punishment for offenders.
- + 'Hospital's failures led to woman's death'—The hospital has now apologised and an independent inquiry is taking place.
- + New guidance on use of physician associates—Royal College of Physicians say PAs should be supervised by senior doctors, not doctors in training.
- + 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.
- + One in four babies in England born by Caesarean—Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.
- + 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.
- + '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.
- + Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart - but can't—The psychological condition stops players from releasing a dart.
- + Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more—Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters
- + 'A sense of belonging helps our cancer recovery'—Men recovering from prostate cancer praise the benefits of a group fitness regime in Aberdeen.
- + 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.
- + Jiggling thighs and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting—Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.
- + Hate people fidgeting? Join the misokinesia club—Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.
- + Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths—For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
- + First final compensation in blood scandal due in days—Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total.
- + Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of flu and winter illness—NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.
- + Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter viruses—NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.
- + Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people—Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.
- + 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.
- + 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.
- + Woman died after 'barbaric' butt lift op - coroner—Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.
- + Medical misogyny sees women told to 'put up' with pain—One woman awaiting surgery said she had learned to "just get on with it because that's what you're told".
- + Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely—Health secretary says use of drugs a scandal as review finds using them would be unacceptable risk.
- + Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report—The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.
- + 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.
- + Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector—Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.
- + Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m—Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.
- + '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.
- + 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.
- + 'Our son was naked and in crisis on CCTV'—A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.
- + Mental health trust could lose its licence—"Serious failings" are found at the NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacker Valdo Calocane.
- + '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.
- + Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told—Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.
- + 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.
- + 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...
- + Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life—Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.
- + Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'—Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.
- + Reports on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say—Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".
- + Report on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say—Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".
- + 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".
- + 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.
- + Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full—NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.
- + Warning NHS busier than ever heading into winter—NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.
- + How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?—Millions more people in England will be offered access to weight loss drugs from March 2025.
- + NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro—Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.
- + I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo—Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.
- + 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.
- + 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.
- + 'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'—Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.
- + Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban—Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.
- + Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths—The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
- + 'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'—A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
- + 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.
- + '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.
- + 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.
- + Why are doctors wary of wearables?—Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
- + Anger as some infected blood payouts put on hold—Some families of those who died have been told payments due before Christmas have been put on hold.
- + Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote—BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying.
- + Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed—While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside.
- + Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge—Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.
- + What happens next to the bill on assisted dying?—MPs have backed a change in the law, but the measure still faces many hurdles before coming into force.
- + MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying—In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.
- + Fifth person with mpox confirmed in England—The new case has been detected in Leeds after the infected person travelled from Uganda.
- + 'Focus on palliative care not assisted dying'—Doctor Mike Blabin tells the BBC the sector is desperately underfunded despite facing huge demand.
- + Price of tattoos 'will rise' as new safety rules begin—Improving standards is the aim, but licensing costs could mean tattoos become more expensive.
- + Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill—Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying.
- + Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters—For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide.
- + UK will have men's health strategy, government says—The strategy may cover areas such as mental health, suicide prevention, heart disease and stroke.
- + Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill —Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death".
- + First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years—Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.
- + 'The IVF postcode lottery is not fair'—As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region's provision is "a mess".
- + Trump picks Covid lockdown critic to lead top health agency—The physician and economist was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which opposed widespread lockdowns.
- + Plan to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'—Watchdog warns target of 1.5m more treatments unlikely to be hit as calls grow for major reform.
- + How assisted dying has spread across the world and how laws differ—About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
- + How assisted dying laws differ across the world—About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
- + How does assisted dying work in other countries?—About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
- + More single women and female couples having IVF—Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK.
- + Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman—Judges will consider a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.
- + Woman with brain injury faced insurance refusal—Jane Rubens' family say they faced accepting her return to the UK or having her insurance cancelled.
- + Give me prescription or I'll kill you, nurse told—Humberside Police has received 411 reports of assaults and abuse towards GP staff over five years.
- + ‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’—BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.
- + Assisted dying bill about right to choose - minister—Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying.
- + Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?—Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.
- + A toxic staffing row is splitting the NHS—A toxic row has engulfed the NHS, say ministers. So why have doctors turned on physician associates?
- + Parents 'devastated' over daughter's suspected poisoning death—Simone White died in Laos after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol.
- + What is methanol and how does it affect the body?—Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning.
- + Sixth foreign tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos—Holly Bowles died in hospital more than a week after first falling ill in a Laos tourist town.
- + Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos—The 28-year-old lawyer becomes the fifth person to die from suspected methanol poisoning.
- + Fake alcohol deaths highlight SE Asia's methanol problem—The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.
- + Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up—A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective.
- + NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock—Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
- + Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body—Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew
- + Drug hope to treat voice spasm like RFK Jr's—Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.
- + Alcohol-mimicking drug for voice spasm RFK Jr has—Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.
- + BBC's Glenn Campbell: I want to show what it’s like living with a brain tumour—BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure.
- + Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims—Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.
- + 'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28'—Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.
- + Tax hike could push surgeries ‘over the edge' - GP—A doctor who represents 300 GP practices says many would be forced to cut back on staffing or close.
- + Surgeries on 'precipice' ahead of tax hike, says GP—A doctor says practices may be pushed "over the edge" by the National Insurance rate rise.
- + Streeting orders review to end 'toxic' NHS staff row—The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate.
- + Action needed after baby feed deaths, says coroner—A law change is needed after three babies die after being given contaminated feed, a coroner says.
- + Davina McCall out of ICU after brain surgery—The presenter's partner says she has made an "enormous leap forward" as he thanked well-wishers.
- + 'Exploitative' children's home profits to be curbed—The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.
- + Gynaecology waiting lists double, leaving women in pain —Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.
- + Nurse said she would have drowned patient at birth—Kathleen Alexandra Warmington is struck off for making "inappropriate comments".
- + US reports first case of emerging mpox strain—A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.
- + Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary—Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.
- + What is assisted dying and how could the law change?—A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.
- + 'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally ill people on assisted dying—Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.
- + Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?—The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
- + Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request—NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
- + Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified—Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
- + How many people still smoke in the UK?—The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
- + How are the vaping rules changing?—Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.
- + NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change—The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.
- + 'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling—From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.
- + £30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed—A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant.
- + Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill—Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”.
- + Warning tax rises could force care homes to close—Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.
- + How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?—The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
- + NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s—A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.
- + Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?—People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
- + Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug?—The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.
- + What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?—One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
- + How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?—The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
- + Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?—NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
- + Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop—His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
- + NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts—Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
- + Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule—Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
- + We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told—Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
- + Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'—Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.
- + Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry—Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.
- + Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea—The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.
- + High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told—UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
- + Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says—Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
- + How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?—Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
- + Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury'—The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.
- + 'It should be my choice not to suffer'—A woman with terminal cancer is calling on the government to "urgently" reform assisted dying laws.
- + ‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase—The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
- + Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts—An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
- + What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?—The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
- + The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?—The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
- + Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods—Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
- + How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic—Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.
- + Paris: Grassroots to Glory—The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.
- + Paris: Grassroots to Glory—The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped
- + How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life—A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.
- + Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?—Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
- + 'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’—People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
- + 'There are loads of people that vape at school'—A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.
- + Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers—Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.
- + Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?—The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
- + What does an unheated room do to your body?—The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him.
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