Day Headlines in Health News: 2025-03-11
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Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error (BBC Health 2025-03-11 19:13:07)
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008. -
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave (BBC Health 2025-03-11 17:57:49)
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks. -
Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle (BBC Health 2025-03-11 17:37:53)
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests. -
Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene (BBC Health 2025-03-11 13:38:00)
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found. -
Windass: 'Dementia scares me, we need more help' (BBC Health 2025-03-11 13:00:38)
The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis. -
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks (BBC Health 2025-03-11 12:29:20)
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic. -
Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges (BBC Health 2025-03-11 07:36:42)
Patients given drugs for movement disorders like restless leg syndrome say their behaviour changed entirely. -
'I couldn't cope if I passed condition to my kids' (BBC Health 2025-03-11 06:06:55)
A genetic testing service based in Devon is praised by a woman with a rare skin condition.