Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
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Pledge to make cervical screening more accessible
A wellbeing board says not enough women in Herts are taking up free NHS cervical screening tests.
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Hospice to cut jobs and services over funding shortfall
St Catherine’s Hospice's chief executive says the decision to cut jobs has been "heartbreaking".
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Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
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How does the Covid inquiry work?
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.
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‘What does our modern society perceive as normal?’
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party: Opening the conversation about mental health issues
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Woman with cancer warns of rare breast implant risk
Susan Axelby has received £57,000 after developing a cancer linked to a type of breast implant.
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Teen told she had ‘good cancer’ died from treatment
The mother of a girl who died after being diagnosed with blood cancer says there is a lack of support in Wales.
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NHS trust apology after baby given wrong breast milk
The parents of baby Milo say he was given stored breast milk from another mother on three occasions.
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Winter virus jab rolled out for pregnant women and elderly
For the first time women who are at least 28 weeks' pregnant will be offered the vaccine, which can protect newborns.
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