Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
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Hate people fidgeting? Join the misokinesia club
Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.
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First final compensation in blood scandal due in days
Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total.
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Hospitals hit by ‘tidal wave’ of winter viruses
NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.
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Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people
Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.
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Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to ‘choke’ her
A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.
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Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
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Woman died after ‘barbaric’ butt lift op – coroner
Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.
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Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a "scandal" following a review.
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Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report
The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.
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