Entries by BBC News

German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more

The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.

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More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you’re bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

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More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you’re bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

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Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review

Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system “impossible”.

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Two tests GPs can soon offer to help spot endometriosis

Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

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Endometriosis could be diagnosed by blood test, research suggests

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh say people with the condition have a distinct pattern of hormones.

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Unmasked: The autistic women authoring a better future

Late-diagnosed autistic women explain the need to fill knowledge gaps after decades of being hidden.

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Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money

The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional – but some say it is not a fair trade.

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