Tag Archive for: BBC News – Health

Who can get a Covid booster this spring?
Those most at risk from Covid across the UK are being offered a spring booster by the NHS.
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MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009
Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.
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‘Inoperable’ Eva gets spinal surgery after review
A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week.
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Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection
A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.
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End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors
The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.
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Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid
Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.
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‘No end to the stress’ of ADHD medication shortage
Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.
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Boy, 7, died from Aids after doctor ignored rules
The doctor who gave Colin Smith imported blood products broke his NHS department's guidelines.
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Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.
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Paxman: Parkinson’s makes you wish you’d not been born
The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.
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