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Breakthrough £90,000 Alzheimer's drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests

BBC News – Health - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:01
A major review has provoked a backlash after concluding the medicines provide too little benefit to be noticed.
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Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

BBC News – Health - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:07
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
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Senior midwife appointed to maternity inquiry

BBC News – Health - Wed, 04/15/2026 - 19:03
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden will review maternity services in Sussex after a campaign by families.
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

BBC News – Health - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

BBC News – Health - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 08:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

BBC News – Health - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 00:06
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
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'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

BBC News – Health - Sun, 04/12/2026 - 07:12
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
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Hundreds contact BBC about mystery skin condition 'hell' - but doctors can't agree it exists

BBC News – Health - Sat, 04/11/2026 - 00:41
Some think it's a severe case of eczema. Others say it's a condition called TSW. But doctors are stuck in a dilemma.
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'Month of worry' over doctor strike surgery delay

BBC News – Health - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:32
The strike further delays Tom Lawson's gastric bypass surgery after a more than three-year wait.
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Hospitals coping well with doctors' strike so far - NHS boss

BBC News – Health - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:56
Resident doctors in England – the new name for junior doctors – are taking part in their 15th walkout in a long-running pay dispute.
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Researchers look into island's health benefits

BBC News – Health - Wed, 04/08/2026 - 06:11
The team aims to find out what it is about the Isle of Wight that makes people feel better.
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What is vegan collagen?

BBC News – Health - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 16:22
What's the latest on Collagen?
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke

BBC News – Health - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 13:59
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.
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What does hot weather do to the body?

BBC News – Health - Tue, 04/07/2026 - 13:46
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.
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Men's group hopes to ease strain on NHS services

BBC News – Health - Fri, 04/03/2026 - 06:25
"I want to tackle loneliness and we feel like this group can do that," the organisation's founder says.
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Inside Health

BBC News – Health - Tue, 03/31/2026 - 10:00
James Gallagher finds out how a hot flush feels - and delves into a new treatment.
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