Entries by BBC News

Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000

The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.

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Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year

Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support – but a pilot project could bring about change.

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11 cancers on the rise in young people – scientists find first clue why it’s happening

Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

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Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says

The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.

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‘My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later’

Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.

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Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse

Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.

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Care home manager struck off over ‘horrific’ restraining of disabled person

A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly’s use of force at Millport Care Centre was “unnecessary”.

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UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade

Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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‘I paid for a private hysterectomy’

Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.

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