Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Inquest hears of opportunities missed in teen death
The inquest is hearing from staff who were on duty when Chloe Longster was admitted to hospital.
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Five hospitals linked to disgraced surgeon Jabbar
An investigation into disgraced bone surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar has been widened as the care of many patients is reviewed.
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Miranda on ‘joy and fun’ of getting married at 51
Comedian Miranda Hart also discusses her struggle with chronic fatigue after having Lyme disease.
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More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate
The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.
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Loop-the-loop – the people who run around in circles for 24 hours
In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?
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‘Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild’
An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.
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What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
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‘Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?’
Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.
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‘Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?’
Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.
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‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.
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