Women who worked at Harrods say they underwent medicals, including invasive sexual health tests.
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Friday, September 27, 2024
Doctor denies carrying out 'intrusive' STI tests for Fayed
Dr Ann Coxon is accused of carrying out “intrusive” medical examinations on Harrods staff.
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches
People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
'Quick' cancer DNA test offers hope for thousands in Wales
The new cancer test means a quicker diagnosis and better treatment options for patients.
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Fayed accusers to complain about doctor after tests
At least two doctors are reported to have carried out the examinations, including invasive sexual health tests.
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
One in three children are short-sighted, study suggests
There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say.
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Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches
People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.
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India confirms first mpox case in current outbreak
India has reported its first mpox case with the new strain that has been linked to the outbreak in Africa.
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Monday, September 23, 2024
Genetic ghosts suggest Covid’s market origins
A team of scientists say it is "beyond reasonable doubt" the Covid pandemic started with infected animals.
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Girl, 2, dies from same rare disorder as brother
Isabelle Cooper's family thank supporters of their campaign for awareness of PPA2 deficiency.
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High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
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Government to review most Tory new-hospital schemes
The government calls the Tory-backed hospital-building programme in England "undeliverable and unaffordable".
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Six NHS schemes that could help fix the health service
Labour is planning the biggest reimagining of the NHS in its history. Do these schemes provide the answer?
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Friday, September 20, 2024
Surgeon 'became robotic' to treat sheer volume of wounded Lebanese
Elias Jaradeh worked for almost 24 hours on the wounded, many of whom lost eyes or the use of their hands.
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The cancers with longest treatment waits revealed
Patients with bowel, gynaecological and head and neck cancers are more likely to face delays.
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'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough
Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
‘Meeting a real-life cyborg was gobsmacking’
Director Carey Born was so captivated by Neil Harbisson and his "eyeborg" she made a film about him.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.
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Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
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Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.
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Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job-title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.
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Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
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Monday, September 16, 2024
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.
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No extra NHS funding without reform, says PM
Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.
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New XEC Covid variant starting to spread
It has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.
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Girl died from sepsis after GP sent her home twice
Mia Glynn's parents launch a claim for negligence after their daughter died hours after seeing a GP.
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Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu
The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried
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What counts as junk food in upcoming UK advert ban
Online restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.
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Saturday, September 14, 2024
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
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Parents urged to get young children flu vaccine
The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless spray up the nose, with no injection.
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Friday, September 13, 2024
Ban on junk food TV adverts before 9pm to come in next year
Labour has confirmed it will implement the ban that the previous Conservative government committed to.
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
Citizens' jury backs assisted dying law change
The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill.
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Parents' transplant plea: 'One more infection and we could lose our boy'
Two-year-old Zachary Bradford could die in weeks if a donor cannot be found.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
NHS was 'creaking at seams' when Covid hit
Lack of staff and beds hampered care for both Covid and non-Covid patients, the inquiry is told.
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Pesto linked to botulism cases in France
A locally-made wild garlic sauce may have been contaminated with a dangerous toxin, say officials.
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Thousands to be re-tested in diabetes results error
An issue with a hospital blood testing machine has meant about 11,000 patients will need new checks.
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Inquiry under way into 2,000 mental health deaths
Baroness Lampard says the inquiry is "of the gravest concern and significance" as it opens in Essex.
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Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Medics plead for vaccines in DR Congo's mpox battleground
The BBC visits a clinic at the epicentre of the outbreak where the rate of infections is increasing.
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Inquest into contaminated baby feed deaths opens
The babies died after being given contaminated feed in hospital in 2014.
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What do we know about Kate's cancer journey?
The Princess of Wales is looking forward to returning to work, after finishing a course of chemotherapy.
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Monday, September 9, 2024
NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
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Sunday, September 8, 2024
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
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Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon
The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service.
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Saturday, September 7, 2024
NHS 'broken' by past governments, Starmer tells BBC
The prime minister said the upcoming Lord Darzi review will reveal too many are let down by the NHS.
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Friday, September 6, 2024
No quick fix to special-needs pupil failures, parents told
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.
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Alopecia: New NHS drug 'could make life so much easier'
The autoimmune condition affects people differently - some think the drug could be life-changing.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.
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Baby poo study reveals mysteries of newborn guts
Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.
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Thursday, September 5, 2024
Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
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Pledge to make cervical screening more accessible
A wellbeing board says not enough women in Herts are taking up free NHS cervical screening tests.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
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Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Teen told she had 'good cancer' died from treatment
The mother of a girl who died after being diagnosed with blood cancer says there is a lack of support in Wales.
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'What does our modern society perceive as normal?'
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues
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Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk
Susan Axelby has received £57,000 after developing a cancer linked to a type of breast implant.
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Monday, September 2, 2024
What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?
Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.
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What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future
In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?
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Sunday, September 1, 2024
Winter virus jab rolled out for babies and elderly
Pregnant women in particular are being urged to get the new vaccine, which can protect newborns.
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