Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

UK E. coli outbreak most likely linked to food item
Some 113 people have become ill in recent weeks, the UK Health Security Agency says.
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Man in Mexico dies with first human case of H5N2 bird flu
Mexico reports the death of a man from a strain of bird flu not seen in humans before.
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Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people
One in six people have symptoms stopping antidepressants - fewer than previously thought, a review suggests.
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Ongoing disruption as junior doctors walkout continues
The trust anticipates "minimal problems" launching a new IT system on the day junior doctors strike.
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Women better at sport during period, study suggests
It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone between ovulation and menstruation.
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Women better at sport during period, study suggests
It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone between ovulation and menstruation.
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Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found
Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.
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Critical incident over London hospitals’ cyber-attack
Urgent and emergency care at the hospitals may not be able to access quick-turnaround blood test results.
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Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England
Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected.
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Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union
Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says.
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