Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

What in the World
More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
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Campaigners hold vigil as stroke unit closes
Patients needing urgent care will be taken to Taunton or Dorchester instead.
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‘My cancer spread while I waited months for surgery’: The cost of England’s cancer wait times
Cancer care has got worse since the government announced plans to speed up waiting times and save more lives, BBC analysis shows.
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UK needs new laws for AI in healthcare, says watchdog
The technology will soon be routinely used within the NHS, MHRA chief Lawrence Tallon tells the BBC.
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Migraines and acne among five more conditions pharmacists can treat
Pharmacies in England will soon offer treatments for a total of 12 common conditions which save people going to their GP first.
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Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
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Should you sync your workouts to your period?
Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.
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Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk
A study found people who had their drinks "very hot" had around a three times higher risk of the cancer than "warm" tea or coffee drinkers.
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Wellbeing walks praised for keeping people active
The free walks range from 10 to 90 minutes and are aimed at all abilities.
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‘Quick skin cancer pathway the best birthday gift’
Richard Alun Jones had a melanoma removed on his 61st birthday.
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