Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Alzheimer’s finger-prick test could help diagnosis
An international trial involving 1,000 volunteers will aim to detect biomarkers associated with the condition.
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Cancer patients ‘warned for years’ about hospital water infections
John Cuddihy told BBC Scotland News his late daughter's experiences "must continue to echo beyond her lifetime".
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Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
It was once seen as an "unsexy nutrient" but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
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Is fibre the new protein? The surprising health benefits of the latest wellness trend
It was once seen as an "unsexy nutrient" but its health benefits beyond the bowel are now in the spotlight.
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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
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Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
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Life-extending prostate cancer drug to be offered to thousands in England
Abiraterone will be available in a matter of weeks and will be offered to 7,000 men a year.
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Hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.
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Hospital violated trans complaint nurses’ dignity, tribunal rules
A judge says the hospital chiefs' changing room policy created a "hostile" environment for women.
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Lacking willpower this January? Here’s how to reframe your mind
Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What's Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.
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