Latest headlines in Health News
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Vaginal seeding after Caesarean 'risky', warn doctors (BBC Health 2017-08-23 00:04:49)
Swabs of vaginal bacteria, which some say helps the immune system, may be doing more harm than good. -
HIV home-testing kits warning (BBC Health 2017-08-22 10:40:45)
The medicines regulator seizes 114 potentially unreliable home-testing kits. -
Green man road crossings 'too fast' (BBC Health 2017-08-22 09:47:07)
Guidance calls for councils in England to make it easier for elderly and disabled people to cross the road. -
Language tests (BBC Health 2017-08-22 09:37:50)
Potential foreign nursing recruits to the NHS say the current language test is too difficult. -
How to stop 'doctor brides' from dropping out in Pakistan (BBC Health 2017-08-21 21:53:32)
Many female doctors in Pakistan drop out when they start a family. There's a new scheme to help them continue in practice by doing online video clinics on their laptops. -
How to stop female doctors from dropping out in Pakistan (BBC Health 2017-08-21 21:53:32)
Many female doctors in Pakistan drop out when they start a family. There's a new scheme to help them continue in practice by doing online video clinics on their laptops. -
Johnson & Johnson faces $417m payout in latest talc case (BBC Health 2017-08-21 21:31:51)
The payout - to a woman who developed ovarian cancer - is the largest award so far against the firm. -
Inquiry call against health board over killer Kris Wade (BBC Health 2017-08-21 12:58:46)
Health officials did not follow procedures over sex assault complaints against a worker who later killed his neighbour. -
'Safer' Down's syndrome test to be introduced in Wales (BBC Health 2017-08-21 11:56:23)
The new test - which has a reduced risk of miscarriage - will be offered from next year. -
Ashbrooke Care Home closed over 'serious risk to life' (BBC Health 2017-08-21 11:03:42)
Ashbrooke Care Home was closed after an unannounced inspection found "systemic care failings". -
'Healthy people get lung cancer too' (BBC Health 2017-08-21 11:03:20)
Vicky Veness shared a photo of herself looking healthy that was taken just hours before she was diagnosed. -
Matt Dawson's life changed by a tick bite (BBC Health 2017-08-21 07:45:45)
A bacterial infection spread through the former England rugby player's body after he was bitten. -
Glasgow School of Art project personalises prosthetic limbs (BBC Health 2017-08-21 06:34:02)
A group of artisans are working with amputees in an effort to make artificial limbs more personal. -
'I felt awful' (BBC Health 2017-08-20 23:46:48)
A bacterial infection spread through the former England rugby player's body after he was bitten. -
Dad gets tattoo of brain shunt after daughter's surgery (BBC Health 2017-08-20 23:14:51)
Chloe Hickenbottom-Marriott says she doesn't feel lonely any more after her dad's show of support. -
Masks for smear test patients in Thailand (BBC Health 2017-08-20 23:08:05)
A health clinic in Thailand is handing out masks to encourage more women to attend their cervical smear tests. -
NHS call for equality over private hospitals' tax break (BBC Health 2017-08-20 23:06:06)
NHS Trusts demand the same 80% rebate granted to those private hospitals that register as charities. -
Stephen Hawking: 'I wouldn't be here without the NHS' (BBC Health 2017-08-20 00:29:04)
The scientist backed the NHS in a speech that was critical of government policy and Jeremy Hunt. -
Struggling after giving birth? You're not alone (BBC Health 2017-08-19 04:23:30)
These mums had traumatic births, and they want more to see more honesty about the toll it can take. -
How to get up mountains in a wheelchair (BBC Health 2017-08-19 00:43:07)
Michelle, who has multiple sclerosis, is going on a trek in the Lake District for the first time in more than 10 years.