Entries by BBC News

Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer

The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.

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Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests

More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.

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Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests

More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.

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Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception

Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.

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Women seeking abortions after using ‘natural’ contraception

Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.

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‘We re-mortgaged to buy our kids ADHD medication’

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

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‘We remortgaged to buy our kids’ ADHD medication’

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

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GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload

Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?

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Attempted murder charge after nurse stabbed

A 37-year-old man will appear in court on Tuesday after a nurse was stabbed at a hospital in Oldham.

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‘I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab’ – but can the NHS afford it for all?

We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.

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