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Doctors warn over water bead gifts for children The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children. 'Lungs in a box' could increase vital transplants The number of lung of transplants could rise as a new machine keeps organs alive outside the body. 'My surgeon saved my smile with new hologram technology' Susannah Morgan was warned surgery to remove a benign tumour could leave her with a crooked smile. Patients with high need should get own GP, says government Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time. AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease. Deaths from alcohol at record high in England Public-health experts are calling for minimum pricing to stop further rises in harmful drinking. Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' her Jodee Seeley tells BBC Newsnight she is considering legal action against Great Ormond Street Hospital. Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas. 'My former work colleague gave me her kidney' Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call. Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases. Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse. Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying. What happens next to the bill on assisted dying? MPs have backed a change in the law, but the measure still faces many hurdles before coming into force. What is assisted dying and how could the law change? A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide. How assisted dying has spread across the world and how laws differ About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries? 'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally ill people on assisted dying Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice. 'Focus on palliative care not assisted dying' Doctor Mike Blabin tells the BBC the sector is desperately underfunded despite facing huge demand. Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying. Assisted dying bill about right to choose - minister Labour’s cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday’s bill to legalise assisted dying. Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart - but can't The psychological condition stops players from releasing a dart. Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates? The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender Why are doctors wary of wearables? Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical. What is methanol and how does it affect the body? Travellers are being warned of the dangers after six tourists in Laos died from methanol poisoning. Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up A faulty batch of Yaz Plus means some packs contain only four active pills rendering them ineffective. Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again? Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry. Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson. What does an unheated room do to your body? The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him. Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false. NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked. How many people still smoke in the UK? The government wants to create a smoke-free generation, and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes. What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. 'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates. NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work? NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. Warning tax rises could force care homes to close Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. ‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS. Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic. How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work? The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK. Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK. Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. How are the vaping rules changing? Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? What is assisted dying and how could the law change? A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters Paris: Grassroots to Glory The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped Paris: Grassroots to Glory The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer. How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast. Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. 'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
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