Latest headlines in Health News
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'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast' (BBC Health 2025-04-23 23:03:24)
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.
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Loud (BBC Health 2025-04-23 15:00:00)
Is noise an invisible killer? James Gallagher investigates.
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'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery (BBC Health 2025-04-22 23:38:20)
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.
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What's the point of the menopause? (BBC Health 2025-04-22 16:14:08)
Why do women go through the menopause - are there any evolutionary benefits?
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The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family' (BBC Health 2025-04-22 05:02:36)
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
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The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says (BBC Health 2025-04-22 05:02:36)
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
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These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point (BBC Health 2025-04-21 00:17:45)
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues.
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Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind (BBC Health 2025-04-20 00:04:43)
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.
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'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind' (BBC Health 2025-04-20 00:04:43)
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.
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Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital (BBC Health 2025-04-17 00:29:58)
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.
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WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty (BBC Health 2025-04-16 12:40:46)
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.
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Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named (BBC Health 2025-04-16 11:48:55)
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.
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North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's (BBC Health 2025-04-16 07:59:26)
The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.
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Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator (BBC Health 2025-04-16 00:00:58)
The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.
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Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban (BBC Health 2025-04-15 23:40:50)
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.
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Woman's private ADHD diagnosis led to 'life-changing' medication (BBC Health 2025-04-15 23:00:59)
Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland.
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Adult ADHD diagnosis 'tough but totally made sense' (BBC Health 2025-04-15 23:00:59)
Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland.
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Inside Health (BBC Health 2025-04-15 09:00:00)
James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.
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'I didn't know I was pregnant until I gave birth' (BBC Health 2025-04-12 06:07:21)
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.
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What goes on inside toddlers' brains? (BBC Health 2025-04-10 23:13:02)
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.