Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.
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Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts
The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.
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Cardiff uni job cuts ‘threaten supply of nurses’
Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk.
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‘I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s’
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes.
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Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.
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Parkinson’s patient ‘feels cured’ with new device
Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.
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GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.
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Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns
The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".
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Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.
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Girl, 12, died after drink made in unwashed blender
The 12-year-old girl's milkshake was contaminated with nuts used to prepare a previous drink.
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