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AI: Researchers train artificial intelligence to help detect breast cancer

A cancer charity said despite AI's "bad name" its potential use in radiology was "phenomenal".

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2023-07-25T12:35:35Z

Junior doctors begin longest strike yet in England

Patients can expect disruption, with the five-day walkout over pay running until 07:00 on Tuesday.

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2023-07-13T07:02:34Z

Covid inquiry: Former first minister says UK should have made NI decisions

Former first minister tells Covid inquiry UK government should have stepped in between 2017 and 2020.

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2023-07-11T11:18:48Z

Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how will it work?

The inquiry examining the UK's handling of the pandemic is hearing from politicians and experts.

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2023-07-06T14:31:26Z

Family to tell first penicillin patient's story at conference

PC Albert Alexander received the newly-discovered antibiotic after being injured in 1941.

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2023-07-03T10:06:06Z

NHS whistleblowers need more protection, expert warns

NHS whistleblowers are being victimised, risking another big hospital scandal, an expert tells the BBC.

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2023-07-03T01:45:26Z

NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard says strike disruption will get worse

Amanda Pritchard told the BBC that patients were "paying the price" of failure to prevent strikes

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2023-07-02T12:56:29Z

Covid pandemic linked to surge in child and teen diabetes

Experts have seen a 'substantial' yet unexplained rise in new cases worldwide since the pandemic.

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2023-06-30T15:00:45Z

Disabled powerlifter unable to open own front door

Presenter Matthew Basset explores if enough has been done to help disabled people live their lives.

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2023-06-30T05:06:24Z

'My drinking was out of control - but now I know I can recover'

Scotland's only NHS-funded rehab launches a new peer support project to save people from addiction.

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2023-06-30T04:50:23Z

Jeane Freeman gives evidence to UK Covid inquiry

Scotland's former health secretary discusses how prepared the country was for the pandemic.

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2023-06-28T13:30:54Z

Matt Hancock criticises UK's 'body bag' approach to Covid

Ex-health secretary says pandemic planning focused too much on burying dead rather than stopping disaster.

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2023-06-27T10:35:45Z

Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how will it work?

The inquiry examining the UK's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians and experts.

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2023-06-27T07:52:37Z

One in five chance of natural pregnancy after IVF baby

Natural pregnancy after having a baby by IVF is far from rare, researchers find.

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2023-06-21T01:55:20Z

Covid Inquiry: Mistake not to consider range of pandemics - David Cameron

David Cameron says "group think" meant government focused on flu pandemics, rather than other diseases.

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2023-06-19T18:35:05Z

Northern Ireland Health: Waiting list patient communication 'in disarray'

A report finds significant failures in updating patients amounted to "systemic maladministration".

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2023-06-15T09:05:05Z

Calls for abortion law reform after mother jailed

The Commons equalities committee chair says it is time to debate "outdated" abortion rules.

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2023-06-13T03:15:16Z

Weekend hot weather alert escalated to amber

High temperatures could affect the whole population and impact the health service, a UK agency says.

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2023-06-08T16:32:21Z

Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how will it work?

The inquiry into the UK government's handling of the pandemic will soon hold public hearings.

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2023-06-08T13:01:36Z

Strictly dancer Amy Dowden gives update as cancer treatment begins

Stars are wishing the Strictly dancer well as she starts treatment for grade three breast cancer.

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2023-06-08T10:52:07Z

NHS struggling to provide safe cancer care, say senior doctors

The Royal College of Radiologists says staff shortages are driving up waiting lists in all four UK nations.

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2023-06-08T00:05:52Z

Hot weather: New health alert as weekend temperatures to hit 30C

The first Heat-Health Alert (HHA) of the year is issued across large parts of England.

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2023-06-07T15:35:37Z

Plan for GPs to offer NHS patients Wegovy weight-loss jab

But experts warn "skinny jabs" are not a quick fix or a substitute for a healthy diet and exercise.

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2023-06-07T01:00:58Z

Children's doctors call for ban on disposable vapes

But others warn that could stop some adults giving up cigarettes, which are much more harmful.

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2023-06-06T00:36:33Z

Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health.

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2023-05-23T13:40:37Z