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BBC Health News
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Folic acid in flour too low to prevent birth defects, scientists say
Current government proposals do not go far enough to help pregnant women, leading experts claim. -
Ian Paterson: Further 1,500 patients to be recalled
Spire is contacting patients seen by jailed surgeon Ian Paterson between 1993 and the early 2000s. -
Cost of living: Man gives £10,000 to charity after seeing woman’s story on the BBC
Anne Vivian-Smith is disabled and struggles to pay her bills - her story prompted a generous donation from one reader. -
North East ambulance staff lacked critical medicines, CQC finds
A damning report on North East Ambulance Service highlights concerns over management of medicines. -
Bird flu 'spills over' to otters and foxes in UK
Scientists will monitor the virus, but UK health chiefs say the risk to the public is very low. -
Ambulance workers to strike on 10 February
Thousands of staff across five services in England will walkout in protest over pay. -
Transplant boy's family would take legal action over law delay
Dáithí's Law would introduce a transplant opt-out system but has been held up at Stormont. -
Jess Hodgkinson: Lack of medication contributed to mother's death
Jess Hodgkinson died shortly after giving birth to her daughter at Chesterfield Royal Hospital in 2021. -
Cancer: Urgent action needed amid NHS pressures, warns charity
There are plans to diagnose cancer in Wales faster, but also warnings services face huge challenges. -
'The Whale gives a voice to people like me'
Sean Crawford says the movie about a reclusive teacher with severe obesity resonates with his life. -
MrBeast: Why has YouTuber faced criticism for blind surgery video?
The world's most popular YouTuber has responded to criticism over him funding life-changing operations. -
The new tech offering relief from the misery of period pain
Two start-up firms are making wearable technology that targets menstrual discomfort. -
The Last of Us: Could a fungal pandemic turn us all into zombies?
The apocalyptic plot of hit TV series The Last of Us has coincided with a real-life threat from fungi. -
NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter
Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area. -
Thousands of NHS staff with long Covid risk losing their pay
Analysis by BBC Panorama suggests between 5,000 and 10,000 NHS staff risk losing their pay. -
Cost of living with food allergies becoming 'unbearable'
Prices of supermarket staples are rising at the fastest rate in decades, hitting "free from" shoppers hard. -
NHS pressures: Staff leave social care for more money
One worker found social care "very rewarding" and would return if he could get truck driver wages. -
Smear tests: GP waiting times putting women off cervical screening
Figures reveal 30% of women in England are not up to date with cervical screening. -
What is the menopause and what are the signs?
Symptoms can start in your 40s - here's our guide to what happens in the run-up to periods stopping. -
Why are NHS staff striking and what should patients do?
Some NHS nurses, ambulance staff and physiotherapists are striking in a dispute over pay. -
'I've been given a do not resuscitate order but I want to live'
Marie McLean is scared to go to sleep after discovering her records tell medics not to attempt CPR. -
NHS crisis: The medics trying to fix the health service
How doctors are spotting problems early and offering treatments at home - BBC Panorama. -
Cold weather: 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. -
Are nurses striking in your area?
As nurses take part in the largest strike in NHS history, use our tool to see if your area is affected. -
'We couldn't get an ambulance for my husband then he died'
Heart attack victim Martin Clark died after family drove him to hospital themselves after 45-minute wait. -
Ambulance strike: What will ambulances respond to on Wednesday?
What you need to know about emergency care during the ambulance strike. -
Covid booster: Who can get another jab this winter?
Over-50s and NHS staff can get a Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk. -
What is known about new Covid variant XBB.1.5?
The latest Omicron variant is making scientists take notice in the US - so what do you need to know? -
Covid: Why are some places testing Chinese arrivals?
Beijing is finally opening its borders - but some countries are wary of a Covid threat. -
China Covid: How is it tackling the latest surge in cases?
China is ramping up its vaccination programme in response to the latest wave of Covid. -
Covid vaccine: How many people are vaccinated in the UK?
A look at progress made in vaccinating the country, as more than 52 million people have received at least one dose and 38 million have had a booster or third dose. -
Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country
Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world. -
UK Covid modelling data to stop being published
The UK Health Security Agency says it will halt publishing the figures from early January. -
Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid
That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid. -
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?
Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron. -
How will the vulnerable be protected from Covid? And other questions
The government has announced the end of all Covid restrictions in England. -
End of Covid regulations: What if I'm still worried?
What would ending isolation rules in England mean for people who are worried about getting Covid? -
Covid: How to look after yourself at home
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help? -
Omicron: How do I know if I have it?
The symptoms are similar to a cold, while genetic analysis is the only way to confirm the variant. -
Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?
Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers. -
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions. -
'I couldn't read or write but now I'm saving lives'
Richard Henton, who couldn't read or write until he was in his 20s, said helping others was his dream job. -
Keir Starmer on Rod Stewart offering to pay for medical scans
The Labour leader says it is "absolutely fundamental" that health care remans free at the point of need. -
Bill Turnbull's daughter running London Marathon in his memory
Flora Turnbull is to run the event in honour of her father and raise prostate cancer awareness. -
'I had no idea deodorant could be fatal'
A father warns about the dangers of aerosol deodorants following his daughter's death. -
Inside the new children's ambulance for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's first children's ambulance is designed to make surgery trips easier for kids.
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