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Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:11
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.

Who can get a Covid booster this spring?

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 09:54
Those most at risk from Covid across the UK are being offered a spring booster by the NHS.

MPs to vote on PM's smoking ban bill

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:11
Rishi Sunak wants to ban those born after 2009 from buying cigarettes, creating some of the toughest anti-tobacco laws.

'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 06:09
A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week.

Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection

Tue, 04/16/2024 - 01:53
A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.

End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 18:22
The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.

Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 10:08
Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.

'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:20
Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.

Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules

Sun, 04/14/2024 - 05:57
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 10:53
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 04:57
The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.

NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 00:58
People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Fri, 04/12/2024 - 00:16
Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 20:01
Neurosurgeon Mansoor Foroughi alleges he was dismissed after he raised safety concerns.

PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 13:08
The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 10:09
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

First migraine pill could help 170,000 in England

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:51
The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use.

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Thu, 04/11/2024 - 00:02
Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.

Laughing gas abuse caused student's death - coroner

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 19:18
At the time of Ms Mercer's death possession was not illegal but that changed last November.

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

Wed, 04/10/2024 - 15:46
A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

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