health

Inside Health – Could we eliminate cervical cancer?

Available for over a yearEarlier this summer, there was some incredible progress in cervical cancer. Women who have been vaccinated…

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We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

Some doctors are testing new approaches, seeing if tweaking the way NHS works can deliver better health. Dr David Blane…

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Inside Health – Could CAR-T therapy transform autoimmune disease?

Available for over a yearAn experimental treatment to “reset” the immune systems of people with autoimmune disease is showing transformative…

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US-Africa health deals: Why some nations are turning down Trump’s money

A Kenyan court initially suspended the country's deal after legal challenges demanding protection of patient privacy.Arnold Kavaarpuo, executive director of…

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Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog

The guidelines recommend when to suspect PMOS, how to assess women and how to diagnose the condition.They also say PMOS…

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Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner

The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked…

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NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay

Dr Steven Montgomery, BMA's Northern Ireland resident doctors committee chair, said the "better pay and better working conditions on offer…

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Anxiety drives child mental health referrals past one million

Over a third of the children were still waiting for treatment, with more than 60,000 waiting over two years for…

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London researchers test whether laughter can improve health

Could laughter do more than lift your mood?Researchers at King's College London have launched a "Laughter Lab" to explore whether…

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Europe heatwave breaks records as UN agencies ramp up health warnings

The extreme heat is also impacting economic activities, infrastructure, agriculture and ecosystems, the UN weather agency said on Thursday, providing an overview of…

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