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BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
last updated: Jul 22 2017 6:51 AM
- NHS plans to scrap homeopathy treatments
The proposals are criticised for "disproportionately affecting" poorer families.
- Boots apologises for morning-after pill response
The pharmaceutical company says it is looking for cheaper morning-after pill options.
- 'Mind-blowing' cows hold clue to beating HIV
The secret to an HIV vaccine may be in a cow's tummy, US researchers say.
- Nine lifestyle changes can reduce dementia risk, study says
They include hearing loss, smoking, and not finishing secondary education, a study says.
- Aids deaths halve as more get drugs
One million people died from Aids last year, according to UNAids.
- Half of pupils expelled from school 'mentally ill'
A study suggests if those with undiagnosed problems were included, the rate would be much higher.
- 'Too many' patients locked in for mental health care
England's health regulator says a high proportion of people should be cared for closer to home.
- Plan not to give HPV vaccine to boys causes concern
Decision not to vaccinate boys against a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection attracts fierce criticism.
- Tobacco firms 'hamper anti-smoking push'
Countries covering two thirds of the world's population now have measures in place to encourage people to stop smoking.
- Births to foreign-born mothers hit 28% in England and Wales
This figure has been on the rise since 1990 in England and Wales, official data shows.
- Zion Harvey: Double hand transplant boy plays baseball
World's first double hand transplant child continues to show improvement two years on.
- Pay row threatens overnight care for vulnerable
The back pay bill for carers who sleep overnight at people's homes could be as high as £400m.
- England 'on track' to stamp out smoking
Government sets out ambitious target to get remaining smokers to quit.
- Life expectancy rises 'grinding to halt' in England
Leading health expert says he is "deeply concerned" and austerity may be to blame.
- Charlie Gard: US doctor meets Great Ormond Street medics
Dr Michio Hirano has been given an honorary contract by Great Ormond Street Hospital.