Friday, 30 November 2018
Namibia's success in the fight against HIV
Namibia's data-driven approach to HIV has helped it become successful in tackling its spread. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: The effect on children
Campaigners are calling for more research into how many children may be affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history
More than 400 people have been hit in eastern DR Congo, where rebel attacks have hampered operations. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Thursday, 29 November 2018
Measles resurgence 'due to vaccine hesitancy', WHO warns
There were 110,000 measles related deaths last year, a worldwide report shows. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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World Aids Day: Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP on HIV positive status
A Labour MP revealed he has been HIV positive for nearly 10 years, as the Commons debated World Aids Day. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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'Gene-edited babies': China halts work of He Jiankui
He Jiankui shocked the world by claiming he had created the first genetically edited children. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Woman's ovarian cyst 'weight of seven newborn babies'
When Keely Favell's was asked when her baby was due, she thought she was "just fat". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Primodos: 'I will die feeling guilty' says mum over test
A mother who took the hormonal pregnancy test still feels guilt for taking the tablets she believes harmed her child. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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UK meets global HIV targets as diagnoses keep falling
HIV diagnoses are falling in the UK as public health experts say prevention efforts are working. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Wednesday, 28 November 2018
How long does it take to poo Lego out if a child eats it?
Parents naturally worry if their child swallows a small object but this experiment means they can relax a little. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Dundee street valium crisis: The highest rate of drug deaths in Europe
As Scotland launches its first drugs strategy for a decade, we speak to friends and family of "street valium" victims. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Suicide man 'let down' by Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust
Karen Smith said her husband was "desperate" after hearing of a five-week wait for treatment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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'World's oldest rebel' Harry Leslie Smith dies
The World War Two veteran was a vocal advocate for social justice and the NHS. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Post-natal PTSD: 'I relived childbirth over and over again'
A woman who suffered PTSD from a traumatic birth shares her story, as experts warn about misdiagnosis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Tuesday, 27 November 2018
'Period poverty' sanitary products 'improve school attendance'
A school says attendance has risen after providing pupils with free menstrual products. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Chinese scientist defends 'world's first gene-edited babies'
He Jiankui shocked the world by claiming he had created the world's first genetically edited children. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Monday, 26 November 2018
Boy, 10, meets his 'superman' life-saver
Rupert Cross has made a full recovery from a rare blood disease thanks to a bone marrow donor. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Fentanyl in cocaine: The deadly truth of new drugs cocktail
A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Nurse had menopause symptoms twice before turning 40
Cardiac nurse Nicky Williams says she wants to break the taboo over the menopause. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Safety concerns raised over breast implants
Some makers of textured implants did not carry out adequate tests, an investigation finds. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Spine therapy for children tested only on pigs and corpses
A therapy for children with curved spines was approved for general use after tests only on pigs and dead bodies, a Panorama investigation has revealed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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China baby gene editing claim 'dubious'
Significant doubts emerge over claims of twins altered as embryos to prevent them from contracting HIV. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Sunday, 25 November 2018
Endometriosis diagnosis: 'A relief to know I wasn't mad'
A woman who waited years for an endometriosis diagnosis backs a report calling for earlier help. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Patients given potentially dangerous implants
Panorama investigation reveals how lax medical device regulation is failing patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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The therapy tested on pigs and corpses
Surgeons say they are "very surprised" how little evidence was needed to get spinal rods approved. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Saturday, 24 November 2018
The friends who giggled their way to an incontinence business
Friends Judith and Anne turned insecurity after surgery into an environmentally friendly business. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Friday, 23 November 2018
The village that's eradicated FGM
Starting with one family 30 years ago, a whole village in Sudan has stopped cutting its women and girls. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Thursday, 22 November 2018
Why catching cancer earlier is so important
A cancer expert says making treatment more straightforward for patients is key to catching tumours early. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Poor mental health 'took so much of my life'
Emma first started experiencing difficulties with her mental health when she was 13, suffering from anxiety and panic attacks before developing an eating disorder. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Could HoloLens tech help save babies’ lives?
Students are shown virtual reality images to teach them about obstetric emergencies. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Sugary supplement mannose could help fight cancer
Mannose can slow the growth of cancers and enhance the effects of chemotherapy in mice, experts say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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1 in 4 young In England women have mental illness
Major review finds number of people struggling with mental health problems is rising, as experts warn NHS services fall short. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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'I partied all night to hide from my PTSD'
Phil Riding felt fine when he returned from Helmand - the crisis hit five years later. Partying in gay nightclubs helped, but only for a while. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Reality Check: How effective is the flu jab?
Millions of people are vaccinated against flu each year. But just how effective is the jab at protecting us against the virus? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Wednesday, 21 November 2018
The Nigerian patients being held over unpaid bills
Thousands of Nigerian patients are being held in extreme circumstances over unpaid medical bills. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Tuesday, 20 November 2018
'Asking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide'
Suicide rates in America are rising, particularly among white, middle-aged men. This summer camp helps families deal with their grief. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Mexican tetra fish may offer heart repair clues
A fish that can repair its own heart may hold clues for future treatments in people, according to a study. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Yemen crisis: 85,000 children 'dead from malnutrition'
Many thousands of under-fives have died from deprived diets due to the war, a leading charity warns. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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E. coli outbreak: Romaine lettuce probed in US and Canada
At least 50 people in the US and Canada have been infected, health officials say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Terror survivors: Mental health services must improve 'dramatically'
Terror survivors say there is a severe lack of long-term support to process psychological trauma. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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William talks of being 'tipped over the edge'
The Duke of Cambridge said he "felt things" he "never felt before" following 999 calls as a pilot. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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'Legal highs': Street dealers now main source of supply after ban
While a ban has led to a "considerable reduction" in use of the drugs, street dealers are active. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Stress damages many people's sex life - survey
A 5 Live survey on attitudes to sex finds the stress of modern living is taking a toll in the bedroom. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Chicago hospital shooting: Doctor, pharmacist and policeman killed
The attack on medical staff and police officers "tears at the soul of our city", said Chicago's mayor. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Peanut allergy treatment 'in sight'
Emily Pratt, six, took part in the treatment trial and can now tolerate foods with traces of peanuts. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Monday, 19 November 2018
Blood transfusions 'absolutely critical' for Essex boy Henry
The parents of a boy with a rare blood disease plea for more donors over the festive period. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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The crunch of an apple makes me want to run away
Margot Noel has misophonia, which means "hatred of sound". Noises that may be annoying to some people cause her real distress. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Medication for mental health: Call to 'end pill-shaming'
The Royal College of Psychiatrists says it's worried some people are not getting the help they need. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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US Olympian Michael Johnson on the shock of his stroke and recovery
The former world record holder told the BBC about how he made a full recovery after suffering a stroke. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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Deaf boy's amazing reaction to Makaton bedtime story
Mum Laura McCartney says her son Tom, who has complex medical needs, was "enthralled" to see a story told "in his language". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..
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