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Trump orders US to leave World Health Organization

Tue, 21/01/2025 - 12:58
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 17:52
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.

Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 16:01
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.

Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 16:01
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.

New case of more spreadable mpox detected

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 15:28
This case has no links to the five other cases identified in England since October 2024.

Keyhole op used to remove head tumour in UK first

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 08:43
Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously "inoperable" tumours.

Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives'

Mon, 20/01/2025 - 00:27
Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says.

'I break the law to buy my child's life-saving cannabis drug'

Sun, 19/01/2025 - 06:00
Parents going to extreme lengths to get medicinal cannabis oils for their epileptic children speak to the BBC.

'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ditching the pill

Sat, 18/01/2025 - 17:05
Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

Calorie labels have small effect on eating habits - study

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 11:47
The policy was brought in two years ago in England to try to encourage healthier food choices.

Deaths of 56 babies at Leeds hospitals may have been preventable, BBC told

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 06:01
Two whistleblowers also believe the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s maternity units are unsafe.

Singer 'helpless' after baby girl contracted RSV virus

Fri, 17/01/2025 - 00:08
The country singer says her baby daughter spent 10 days in hospital with respiratory syncytial virus.

'No dignity in this', say staff on stretched A&E

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 19:35
While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress.

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:36
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:36
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 16:36
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

How does the Covid inquiry work?

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:58
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.

How does the Covid inquiry work?

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:58
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.

Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 09:21
Samples analysed in all suspected cases are negative for Marburg virus, Tanzania's health minister says.

Patients dying in hospital corridors, say nurses

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 00:05
The Royal College of Nursing details harrowing cases from more than 5,000 nurses across the UK.