Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

First gene-editing therapy may cure blood disorder
The treatment for beta thalassaemia is to be offered on the NHS and uses Nobel Prize-winning technology.
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Egg donors warned not to do it for the £986 cash
The compensation egg donors receive is rising, but they are being warned not to do it just for the money.
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NHS sets out ‘safer’ child gender services model
Six regional clinics will open over the next two years, with an emphasis on mental health support.
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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.
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AI in healthcare: what are the risks for the NHS?
Generative AI will be transformative for NHS patient outcomes, a senior government advisor says.
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Bone-building drug coming for post-menopause women
Abaloparatide protects against the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis and is approved for NHS use.
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NHS soup and shake diet can beat type 2 diabetes
People can reverse the condition by going on a strict liquid diet of 900 calories a day.
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Pharmacists warn over fake weight-loss jabs
A body representing pharmacists says there could be an "explosion" in unlicensed medication amid a shortage of Ozempic.
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‘Game changer’ AI detects hidden heart attack risk
A pilot is using technology that identifies people at risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years.
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Mother’s warning over asbestos-related cancer
Helen Bone, who worked as a nurse, believes she may have contracted mesothelioma while at work.
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