Latest headlines in Health News
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Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts (BBC Health 2020-02-25 07:01:11)
It comes as the number of cases globally surpasses 80,000 and amid fears of a possible pandemic.
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Poorest women's life expectancy declines, finds report (BBC Health 2020-02-25 00:31:43)
The gap between the health of rich and poor in England is widening, according to a report.
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Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife (BBC Health 2020-02-25 00:09:06)
From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence.
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Coronavirus: World must prepare for pandemic, says WHO (BBC Health 2020-02-24 17:29:20)
But the UN health body says the coronavirus outbreak does not yet meet the criteria for a pandemic.
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FA guidelines: Children to no longer head footballs during training (BBC Health 2020-02-24 16:36:42)
The training guidelines are effective immediately but do not recommend a heading ban during matches.
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Coronavirus: World should prepare for pandemic, says WHO (BBC Health 2020-02-24 16:12:19)
But the UN health body says the coronavirus outbreak does not yet meet the criteria for a pandemic.
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Coronavirus: UK 'well prepared' to deal with cases, says government (BBC Health 2020-02-24 14:28:36)
The number of UK cases rose to 13 after cruise ship passengers returned to Britain on Saturday.
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Down's syndrome: Campaigners say abortions 'need 24-week limit' (BBC Health 2020-02-24 13:41:19)
Parents whose babies have the condition can currently choose to terminate any time up to the birth.
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Children banned from heading footballs during training (BBC Health 2020-02-24 13:15:54)
The training guidelines are effective immediately but do not recommend a heading ban during matches.
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Coronavirus: Rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic (BBC Health 2020-02-24 11:16:34)
More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks.
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Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners (BBC Health 2020-02-24 07:58:15)
Meanwhile, South Korea has quarantined 7,700 troops after an outbreak in the military.
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Public toilets: Should you be able to pee for free? (BBC Health 2020-02-24 00:05:45)
Toilet access in London can be a real issue for many people who live in and visit the city.
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Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees (BBC Health 2020-02-23 21:18:29)
The patients caught the virus on the Diamond Princess cruise liner, bringing the total UK cases to 13.
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Coronavirus: Venice Carnival closes as Italy imposes lockdown (BBC Health 2020-02-23 20:54:40)
Italy quarantines whole towns, closes schools and cancels sports fixtures as infections increase.
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Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge (BBC Health 2020-02-23 13:04:12)
The president says the country faces "a grave turning point" and the next few days will be crucial.
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Coronavirus: Mass masked wedding in the Philippines (BBC Health 2020-02-23 12:15:36)
The annual event saw added coronavirus precautions as more than 200 couples tied the knot.
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Coronavirus: Wuhan Britons end quarantine as cruise passengers isolate (BBC Health 2020-02-23 10:56:53)
The 118 evacuees leave after 14 days, as 30 others from a virus-hit cruise ship begin their isolation.
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Coronavirus: More to leave quarantine as cruise Britons isolate (BBC Health 2020-02-23 07:49:32)
More than 100 UK nationals end their two-week period in Milton Keynes as 30 others begin their isolation.
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Coronavirus: Evacuated Britons arrive at quarantine hospital (BBC Health 2020-02-22 18:50:15)
UK nationals evacuated from a cruise ship arrive at Arrowe Park, where they will spend the next 14 days.
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Coronavirus: Evacuation flight for Britons on Diamond Princess lands in UK (BBC Health 2020-02-22 13:15:35)
British nationals evacuated from a cruise ship are on their way to a hospital, where they will be quarantined.