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UK drug price rises 'necessary', says Patrick Vallance

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 23:02
His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects in the UK.

Head nurse describes 'chaotic' night baby died

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 20:03
Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby's death about the moment he called for help.

Are chia seeds and other fibre 'hacks' good for you?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 14:17
Obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr Deirdre Tobias explains how chia seeds can help you add more fibre to your diet - but only if you're still eating a balanced diet.

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 11:05
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 11:05
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.

Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 08:49
Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies for the first time from October 1.

Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 08:49
Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies for the first time from October 1.

NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:42
Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of care.

NHS trust repays £5m over maternity failings

BBC Health RSS Feed - Wed, 09/24/2025 - 00:42
Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of care.

How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 23:02
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.

What's the best period product for me?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 23:02
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.

Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 12:36
He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism.

Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 12:36
He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism.

What is autism and what are Trump's unproven claims about a Tylenol link?

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 10:54
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

Trump makes unproven link between autism and Tylenol

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 08:57
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

New rule for GPs after 27-year-old's cancer missed

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 07:42
Jess's Rule urges doctors to 'think again' if they cannot diagnose a patient's illness after three appointments.

I didn't want sex with my husband after having our baby

BBC Health RSS Feed - Tue, 09/23/2025 - 01:17
Both women and men can experience a loss of libido after having a child, here's what can help.

Davey urges US cancer scientists to come to UK

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/22/2025 - 23:04
The Lib Dem leader will use his party conference speech to attack Donald Trump's "anti-science agenda".

New GPs rule after 27-year-old's cancer missed

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/22/2025 - 22:00
Jessica Brady's parents campaigned for the initiative after she made repeated calls to GPs before her death aged 27 from terminal cancer.

Trump will reportedly link pain reliever Tylenol to autism - but many experts are sceptical

BBC Health RSS Feed - Mon, 09/22/2025 - 11:33
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

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