Entries by BBC News

Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won’t stop wrinkles, say scientists

The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.

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‘Midwives didn’t listen’ says premature baby’s mum

Aria’s parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.

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Jersey approves assisted dying law

Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027.

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Jersey passes assisted dying legislation but bill for England and Wales remains blocked

Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.

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Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal

There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.

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Racism and ‘poor’ staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds

The interim report has identified problems “at every stage” of the maternity journey in England.

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Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.

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Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.

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GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

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GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases

New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.

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