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BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
last updated: Jan 19 2019 9:39 AM
- Differences in GP access across England 'shocking'
A BBC analysis suggests there is a shocking variation in access to GPs across England, doctors' leaders say.
- Mental Health: Tougher checks before Superdrug Botox
High Street store to check mental health of customers before giving Botox or fillers.
- Pharmacists warn of a 'surge' in shortage of common medicines
Patients in England are struggling to get hold of drugs such as painkillers and anti-depressants.
- IVF dad 'floored' over baby he did not consent to
The man sued an IVF clinic after his ex-partner forged his signature to use frozen embryos.
- 'My son's severe asthma is very distressing'
Every three seconds in the UK, someone has an asthma attack which could be life-threatening, a charity says.
- A bit of meat, a lot of veg - the flexitarian diet to feed 10bn
And you don't have to be vegan to follow the "planetary health diet".
- Carter Cookson 'has hours to find new heart'
Doctors say Carter Cookson, who is on life support, needs an organ transplant as soon as possible.
- Teenage cancer survival 'on the up' in England, report finds
But youngsters living in poorer areas of England had lower chances of survival, cancer data found.
- Haemochromatosis 'bigger threat than we thought'
Genetic disorder Haemochromatosis can cause liver failure, diabetes and severe arthritis if untreated.
- Footballers in new concussion study
Premier League footballers are taking part in a "ground-breaking" new concussion study this season that could lead to pitch-side diagnosis.
- Obesity overtaking smoking as biggest Welsh health risk
Wales' first obesity strategy wants to make eating healthier food and staying active "normal and easy".
- Liver transplant 'game changing' treatment approved
It's hoped perfusion machines that "warm livers" will increase the number of viable donated organs.
- Becca Henderson: Transplant hope for rucksack heart woman
Scans show Becca Henderson has been clear of cancer for a year and is now eligible for a donor heart.
- Breast cancer risk test 'game changer'
GPs would use the online calculator to tell women their risk of getting breast cancer, say scientists.
- Contact lens recycling scheme launched across UK
The programme will give contact lens wearers the opportunity to recycle their lenses for free.