Entries by BBC News

Patients of retired dentist warned of bloodborne viruses, including HIV

Authorities urged patients to get tested due to “poor infection control practices” at the Australian clinic.

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Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

The tablet – orforglipron – is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

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Women-only mental health crisis house to open in town

Swindon’s new mental health support facility for women will be an “alternative” to hospitalisation.

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UK alcohol deaths fall for first time since Covid pandemic

Experts say the “modest reduction” is “not cause for complacency”, with calls to redouble efforts to slash deaths further.

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How are countries responding to hantavirus?

The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.

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How is Keir Starmer getting on with his pledges to deliver change?

At the end of 2024, Keir Starmer announced key government targets including on NHS waiting lists and building new homes, how is he getting on?

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Concern ‘dangerous’ performance enhancers are being sold online

UK Anti-Doping have published research into SARMs being sold on social media platforms. The survey found a third of people aged 16-25 see ads for SARMs every week.

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Newcastle’s Burn on mental health and importance of asking for help

Newcastle United Foundation has painted benches in the city’s Leazes Park to highlight mental health and encourage fans to talk to each other.
Defender Dan Burn spoke to BBC Sport about the work being done and how important it is to “check in”.

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‘We have to respond to women’s health needs more easily’

Groups in Liverpool are trying to remedy the historical under-resourcing of women’s healthcare.

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