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BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
last updated: Nov 20 2018 9:30 PM
- The hospitals that fail to treat patients on time
Nearly one in five local hospital services have failed to hit their key waiting time targets for a whole year.
- Sugar tax on soft drinks raises £154m
Income from the levy, which began in April, is on track to meet the estimate of £240m for the year.
- Parents 'not wholly to blame for child weight gain'
A study suggests parents adapt their feeding styles in line with a child's natural weight and size.
- Blackpool hospital worker held over 'poisoning' claims
The allegations relate to alleged mistreatment and neglect of some stroke patients in Blackpool.
- Peanut allergy treatment 'in sight'
Emily Pratt, six, took part in the treatment trial and can now tolerate foods with traces of peanuts.
- Giving blood: 'We are reliant on blood donors to keep Henry alive'
Blood donors urged to keep appointments to avoid a dramatic slump in stocks over the festive period.
- Zholia Alemi: Foreign doctor checks after fake psychiatrist case
Some 3,000 doctors face scrutiny after an unqualified New Zealander practised in the UK for 22 years.
- Stress damages many people's sex life - survey
A 5 Live survey on attitudes to sex finds the stress of modern living is taking a toll in the bedroom.
- 'Legal highs': Street dealers now main source of supply after ban
While a ban has led to a "considerable reduction" in use of the drugs, street dealers are active.
- Hospital noise levels growing worse, say researchers
Noise in hospitals often exceeds harmful levels and can affect the wellbeing of patients and staff, research finds.
- Hyponatraemia Inquiry: GMC investigates two doctors
The doctors were involved in the care of Claire Roberts who died at a Belfast hospital in 1996.
- Living in a cold, dark climate linked to heavy drinking
A global study suggests climate may be a factor in higher rates of binge drinking and liver disease.
- Alopecia patients call for NHS to fund real hair wigs
People paying thousands for wigs want the psychological impacts of hair loss to be better understood.
- William talks of being 'tipped over the edge'
The Duke of Cambridge said he "felt things" he "never felt before" following 999 calls as a pilot.
- Blood transfusions 'absolutely critical' for Essex boy Henry
The parents of a boy with a rare blood disease plea for more donors over the festive period.