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BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
last updated: Sep 26 2023 6:40 PM
- Vapes '95% safer' than cigarettes messaging backfired
The messaging around vaping may be driving children and teens to take up the habit, says expert.
- New Covid and flu dashboard launched for England
It will track cases of a number of winter illnesses to help monitor pressure on the NHS.
- Newcastle Hospitals says computer error lost patient letters
The healthcare regulator seeks urgent assurances over patient safety at Newcastle Hospitals.
- UK-produced pandemic flu vaccine deal agreed by government
The UK Health Security Agency's agreement enables the production of millions of influenza vaccines.
- Lib Dem leader Ed Davey pledges two-month cancer treatment guarantee
The Lib Dem leader launches an all-out attack on the Tories' NHS record in his conference speech.
- GPs' lack of asthma testing is abysmal, charity says
Asthma and Lung UK says people with breathing difficulties are being denied the diagnosis they need.
- Sick days at work hit highest level for 10 years
Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests.
- Skin cancer: BBC's Anna Varle shares basal cell carcinoma experience
BBC journalist Anna Varle shares her experience of skin cancer to raise awareness.
- NHS strikes: More than a million appointments cancelled in England
There are calls for both sides to end the doctors' pay row, ahead of joint strike action next week.
- Addenbrooke's Hospital children's bone marrow transplant service opens
Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
- Where Ukraine’s army of amputees go to repair their lives
Orla Guerin visits a hospital and clinic in Ukraine, where 15,000 lost limbs in the first half of 2023.
- Vaping - is it a risk-free option?
Colourful gadgets and fruity flavours are popular, but what's really known about their health effects?
- Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum
Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi's immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs.
- Student's 'freshers' flu' turned out to be meningitis
A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs.
- Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?
Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk are being offered another jab this autumn.