Entries by BBC News

Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life

Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.

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Brain op failings made patients’ lives ‘hell’

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

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Families of disgraced child surgeon hit out at ‘whitewash’

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

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Weight-loss drug Mounjaro ‘changed my life,’ says mother-of-two

People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.

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Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

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Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

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How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

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I was told I couldn’t have an Afro wig after chemo

Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.

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Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.

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NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro

Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.

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