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TikTok removes AI weight loss ads from fake Boots account
The adverts for prescription-only drugs showed healthcare professionals impersonating the British retailer.
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Toddler finally home from hospital for Christmas
Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.
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US regulator approves pill form of Wegovy weight-loss drug
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
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Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year "and beyond".
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Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.
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Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time
Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
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Young people will feel burden of UK's ageing society, report suggests
The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.
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Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
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Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
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People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP
A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.
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Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time
Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.
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Starmer calls doctors' strike 'dangerous' as five-day walkout begins
The doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was time the government came up with "a genuinely long-term plan" on pay and jobs.
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Nicotine pouch rise driven by young men - study
Around 7.5% of 16 to 24-year-old-men are using the small sachets that fit under the top lip, research suggests.
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One way to deal with OCD and intrusive thoughts
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.
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Plans to fix NHS dental care and save some patients hundreds of pounds
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
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Man died from sepsis after 34-hour medication delay
The man could have survived had he been given the correct antibiotics, a report finds.
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Children with cancer scammed out of millions fundraised for their treatment, BBC finds
Huge amounts appear to have been raised for seriously ill children who never received the money.
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'We don't blame dad for killing mum, he was ill'
Chris Stone-Houghton had been experiencing paranoia when he killed his wife Ruth, an inquest heard.
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Doctors vote to go ahead with this week's five-day strike in England
It comes after ministers made fresh offer amid warning the walkout is risky as NHS battles wave of flu.
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Sir Cliff Richard reveals prostate cancer treatment
The 85-year-old singer says his cancer was caught early and has not spread.
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'More victims in NHS child abuse probe' - police
Probe into historical abuse at former units in Sussex could lead to more alleged victims coming forward.
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Doctor strike during flu outbreak would be 'beyond belief', says Starmer
The prime minister says it would be "reckless" for resident doctors to strike with the NHS at a "precarious" moment.
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Why are sperm donors having hundreds of children?
The European sperm market is booming, but are some donor's sperm being used to make too many babies?
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Plea after girl, 13, died copying social media trend
Sonia Hopkin says her daughter had been trying to replicate videos she had seen on TikTok.
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Flu in four charts - how this year's winter outbreak is different
NHS England says it's facing a "worst-case scenario" after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.
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King to share personal message on cancer in TV broadcast
King Charles has recorded a message about his experience of cancer for the Stand Up To Cancer campaign.
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Operations and treatments cut back as NHS orders hospitals to save money
Documents seen by BBC show hospitals being ordered to slow down on activity to help balance the books.
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Doctor wrote off my hair loss and dizziness as 'just being a tired mum'
Iron deficiency is a relatively common problem, especially in women. Here's how to spot the symptons.
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Streeting confirms public inquiry into NHS trust
The TEWV announcement comes after calls from families of three patients who died by suicide.
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Hospitals hit by 'super flu' wave with no sign when peak will come
Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces 'worst-case scenario'.
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I was poisoning myself - Ironman world champion
Lucy Charles-Barclay had been dealing with stress fractures, joint pain and low energy before her coeliac disease diagnosis.
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Private flu vaccine stocks running low as cases rise
Those eligible for a vaccine can access jabs from the NHS, but experts say that people have turned to pharmacies for convenience.
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NHS tracker - are hospital waiting times improving near you?
Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.
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Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting
Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.
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Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
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Last minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.
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Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.
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Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
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How you know if you've got a cold or a flu
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.
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Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
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Bad H3N2 flu season: Should I buy a flu vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.
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Masks to be worn in hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
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Maternity care failings 'much worse' than anticipated, says head of national review
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.
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Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
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New mpox strain identified in England
It's a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.
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Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
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Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
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'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
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Risky infections in elderly overlooked, warns England's chief doctor
Diseases like pneumonia and flu must be taken much more seriously, England's chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty says.
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This question will tell you if you're a people pleaser
Here's a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard.
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