Entries by BBC News

JFK’s granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay

Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.

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Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

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Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

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Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer’s

There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.

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Lord Cameron Successfully Treated for Prostate Cancer

Former PM was diagnosed earlier this year and received electrical pulse therapy

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Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff

Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs

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Three-year-old Oliver is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy

The toddler has astounded doctors with his progress, nine months after the ground-breaking treatment.

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Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy

Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.

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Three-year-old Oliver is ‘wonderful’ after world-first gene therapy

Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.

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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

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