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Kate, Princess of Wales, leaves hospital after surgery

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:44
The Princess of Wales leaves hospital almost two weeks after having abdominal surgery.

Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:37
The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

Sunak reveals he fasts at the beginning of the week

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:37
The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

Rishi Sunak: Weekly fast is important discipline for me

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 12:30
The PM says fasting at the beginning of the week means he can "indulge" in sugary treats at other times.

Whistleblowers accuse NHS trust of avoidable baby deaths

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 06:00
Serious concerns are raised over maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim freak accident

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 05:56
Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.

Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life - study

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 02:19
Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say.

Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health

Sun, 01/28/2024 - 22:53
Rishi Sunak announces the plan saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.

Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

Sat, 01/27/2024 - 02:16
Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

Duchess's diagnosis prompts skin cancer searches

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 16:58
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, revealed she had malignant melanoma this week.

King Charles 'doing well' after prostate treatment

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 16:50
The King is recovering after having treatment on an enlarged prostate at a London hospital.

Safety plea over co-sleeping baby deaths figures

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:36
A quarter of infant deaths in Scotland last year involved parents bedsharing with babies, the BBC learns.

Nottingham attacks: NHS to investigate Valdo Calocane's case

Fri, 01/26/2024 - 07:16
Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the Mental Health Act before killing three people.

NHS consultants reject offer of double pay rise

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 17:43
Senior doctors in England reject proposed deal, as BMA union says the offer "doesn't go far enough".

Swansea Bay waiting list error left people with five-year op wait

Thu, 01/25/2024 - 06:09
People were mistakenly taken off waiting lists for operations such as knee and hip surgeries.

Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 20:26
Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is "broken" after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves.

Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:02
Researchers say children who gained weight in the pandemic could develop diseases later in life.

Bullying 'normal occurrence' at Newcastle NHS trust, say CQC

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 09:03
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's CQC rating is downgraded to "requires improvement".

Footballer Michael Owen on sight loss: 'I'd swap eyes with my son if I could'

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 06:09
The father and son on getting to grips with a degenerative eye condition.

Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal

Wed, 01/24/2024 - 03:28
Patients unable to afford private treatment are turning to "dangerous self-removal methods", the RNID says.

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