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Number of headlines in database: 87
Last update: 2022-05-21 10:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 87
Last update: 2022-05-21 10:21:02
BBC Health Headlines
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Monkeypox: 80 cases confirmed in 12 countries (2022-05-21 06:01:03)
Another 50 suspected cases of the rare disease are being investigated, the WHO says. -
Ministers asleep at the wheel over dentist shortages, say Lib Dems (2022-05-21 00:20:42)
Figures show 14% of dentists doing NHS work are approaching retirement age. -
HRT swaps to fix supply shortage for UK women (2022-05-21 00:10:42)
Pharmacists will be able to give suitable replacement products, without needing a brand new prescription. -
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? (2022-05-20 23:24:05)
We are facing an unusual and unprecedented monkeypox outbreak but how worrying is it? -
Monkeypox: 80 cases confirmed in 11 countries, says WHO (2022-05-20 21:59:49)
Another 50 suspected cases of the rare disease are being investigated, the UN health agency says. -
Monkeypox: Doctors concerned over impact on sexual health (2022-05-20 20:16:08)
Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places. -
Jamie Oliver stages 'Eton mess' protest outside No 10 (2022-05-20 17:31:37)
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy. -
Jamie Oliver stages "Eton mess" protest outside No 10 (2022-05-20 17:31:37)
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy. -
Jamie Oliver stages Eton mess protest outside No 10 (2022-05-20 17:31:37)
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy. -
Child hepatitis cases continue to rise in UK (2022-05-20 15:15:32)
Officials say they have seen 197 cases, and 11 of the young children have needed a liver transplant. -
Covid infections down again to 1 in 50 says ONS (2022-05-20 11:54:18)
Infections have been falling since the end of March, after the Omicron variant pushed up cases. -
Covid infections down again to one in 50, says ONS (2022-05-20 11:54:18)
Infections have been falling since the end of March, after the Omicron variant pushed up cases. -
UK monkeypox cases double to 20 - Sajid Javid (2022-05-20 11:36:42)
Health secretary says "most cases" have been mild and further doses of a vaccine have been ordered. -
UK has bought smallpox vaccine for monkeypox (2022-05-20 08:56:21)
Experts say it can help prevent the disease, or make it less severe. -
What is monkeypox and how do you catch it? (2022-05-20 07:24:16)
Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK - but what is the virus and how dangerous is it? -
Monkeypox cases investigated in Europe, US, Canada and Australia (2022-05-20 03:33:33)
Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in four European countries, health authorities say. -
Cold virus killed 100,000 children globally in 2019 (2022-05-20 03:24:28)
Nearly half the deaths from respiratory syncytial virus were in babies aged under six months. -
Vulnerable adults set for autumn Covid booster jab (2022-05-19 16:09:50)
Government's vaccine advisers said winter remains the riskiest time for the virus. -
What is monkeypox? (2022-05-19 08:14:15)
Another person in the UK has been diagnosed with monkeypox - but what is the virus and how dangerous is it? -
Eating disorder hospital cases up 84% in five years in England (2022-05-19 02:53:01)
Psychiatrists say all nurses and doctors must be able to recognise the signs of people at risk. -
Government failed health staff in pandemic - BMA (2022-05-19 01:28:13)
The doctors' union cites lack of PPE and says medics still suffer the health impacts of the pandemic. -
Monkeypox: Two more people infected to take total to nine in UK (2022-05-18 18:19:44)
The virus doesn't usually spread easily and the risk to the UK population is low, officials say. -
Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust admits failures after two patients die (2022-05-18 12:13:06)
One patient bled to death during dialysis, while another became trapped next to bed rails -
The bitter fight over abortion clinic protests (2022-05-18 08:33:38)
Four years after the first buffer zone outside a clinic only two more have followed in England. -
Pret allergy death: Natasha Ednan-Laperouse's parents set up trial (2022-05-18 05:36:31)
The trial has been set up by the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a sandwich. -
Half of new nurses and midwives come from abroad (2022-05-18 02:22:46)
International recruitment hits record high with nurse leaders warning about sustainability of trend. -
Charlie King: TOWIE star describes body dysmorphia "turmoil" (2022-05-17 16:11:17)
The former reality star appeared before the Health and Social Care Committee to discuss body image. -
Charlie King: TOWIE star describes body dysmorphia 'turmoil' (2022-05-17 16:11:17)
The former reality star appeared before the Health and Social Care Committee to discuss body image. -
Hostile behaviour toward people with a visible difference on the rise - study (2022-05-17 09:16:31)
A new survey shows a rise in hostile behaviour towards people with a visible difference. -
Chronic pain: Mindfulness has 'massive effect' on mental health (2022-05-17 07:58:57)
An occupational therapist says he is waiting for an operation on both his neck and his wrist. -
I may not have long to live but I want three children (2022-05-17 05:08:04)
Ewan Bowlby, 27, was diagnosed with a brain tumour but plans to get married and start a family. -
Obesity strategy delay immoral, shallow and weak - ex-Tory leader (2022-05-17 04:37:32)
Lord Hague says the government is "shallow" and "politically weak" for delaying plans to curb obesity. -
Breast cancer 'metal detector' recommended to NHS (2022-05-17 03:26:00)
The new gadget can help surgeons find and remove cancer that has spread from the breast, say experts. -
Anti-abortion groups target women with misleading ads (2022-05-16 23:34:27)
Abortion providers describe a battle to put out accurate information. -
Four more cases of monkeypox in England (2022-05-16 17:25:45)
The viral infection is rare and the risk to the public remains very low, experts say. -
How many cases in your area? (2022-05-16 17:12:01)
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area. -
NHS's centralised nature is ripe for reforming, think tank says (2022-05-16 14:16:39)
The Policy Exchange think tank wants local NHS to have more power and questions rise in national managers. -
Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (2022-05-16 13:22:13)
Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years. -
Covid mask rule partially eased for EU air travel (2022-05-16 09:38:54)
Masks are no longer required on many EU flights, but countries including Germany, Italy and Spain keep the rule. -
University of Leeds study to examine impact of endurance sport on heart health (2022-05-16 08:30:06)
The University of Leeds project will see heart monitors fitted under the skin of more than 100 men. -
Delhi suffers at 49C as heatwave sweeps India (2022-05-16 05:10:50)
Experts say India is now recording more intense, frequent heatwaves which are also longer in duration. -
North Korea: More than a million Covid cases feared (2022-05-16 04:03:42)
The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country. -
NHS prescription charges in England to be frozen (2022-05-15 11:12:23)
Not raising the fees for the first time in 12 years puts money back in people's pockets, ministers say. -
Vitamin D: Could UV-mushrooms help fix the nation’s issue? (2022-05-15 01:46:48)
With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake. -
Bristol mum writes heart surgery book to help son (2022-05-14 23:03:40)
Aimee says the book will help her son understand why he "should be proud" of his heart surgery scar. -
Dame Deborah James says Prince William's visit will be a 'special memory' (2022-05-14 13:08:58)
The cancer campaigner says the prince went "above and beyond" in visiting her to confer her damehood. -
Junk food: Obesity strategy falling apart, Jamie Oliver says (2022-05-14 12:55:32)
Boris Johnson is accused of "playing politics with children's health" after delaying new restrictions. -
Junk food: Ministers to delay ban on multi-buy deals (2022-05-14 01:26:06)
But health groups criticise the move to pause the ban on unhealthy food offers and some advertising. -
Are we failing young people with cancer? (2022-05-13 23:52:54)
Deborah James' experience has raised questions about how good the UK is at spotting and treating the disease. -
Deborah James made a dame by William at her home (2022-05-13 21:34:15)
The BBC podcaster also revealed her bowel cancer charity fund has now raised more than £5m. -
Does US really have world's highest Covid death toll? (2022-05-12 10:21:44)
A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic. -
Ambulance wait times: Injured nine-year-old told ambulance would take hours to reach her (2022-05-12 10:10:06)
Willow's parents drove her to hospital and were told she should not have been moved due to her injuries. -
Deborah James: Big C presenter 'can't do anything more' to fight cancer (2022-05-11 06:00:56)
The You, Me and the Big C presenter is receiving end-of-life care at home for bowel cancer. -
Chronic pain: The ‘unbearable’ condition affecting one in four (2022-05-11 05:00:32)
Specialists warn the NHS is not set up to deal with such complex conditions. -
Chronic pain: 'A life with pain is still a life' (2022-05-11 05:00:25)
At the age of 13 Luke woke up in horrific pain and a decade on his condition is still undiagnosed. -
Cost of living: Are value food brands healthy? (2022-05-06 00:11:48)
MP George Eustice has urged shoppers to choose supermarket own brands to help cut living costs. -
Hepatitis in children: How many cases are there? (2022-05-04 14:08:14)
It looks likely that a common virus which usually causes colds, vomiting and diarrhoea has a role to play. -
How to get a Covid test (2022-05-03 15:14:47)
Most people in England and Scotland no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK. -
Covid: What is the guidance across the UK now? (2022-05-03 15:13:30)
Almost all of the UK's Covid rules have ended, two years after they were introduced. -
'The Down Syndrome Act means so much to me' (2022-05-01 23:01:12)
Families have been working together to bring about change for people with Down's syndrome. -
New 3D female anatomy model used to better treat women (2022-05-01 16:00:01)
A new 3D female anatomy model is being used to teach first year medical students. -
Cold water swimming: what is the safest way to do it? (2022-04-29 12:13:41)
Taking a plunge in cold water is increasingly popular, but what's the safest way to enjoy it? -
Energy prices: Fears and cutbacks as hike hits disabled families (2022-04-29 01:08:15)
Parents of disabled children say they fear rising energy prices could make their condition worse. -
Covid: Why are so many people catching it again? (2022-04-22 11:25:23)
As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time? -
Covid: How to look after yourself at home (2022-04-06 09:25:06)
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help? -
Have I got Covid, a bad cold or something else? (2022-04-05 12:34:21)
What are the new Covid symptoms, and when should I stay at home? -
Covid booster: Who can get the fourth jab and how do you book it? (2022-04-05 08:51:54)
Over-75s and those with a weakened immune system are being offered an extra booster dose this spring. -
'I've had long Covid for two years now' (2022-04-01 23:57:14)
Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment? -
What are the latest rules for face coverings and masks? (2022-03-16 10:22:39)
Rules around face coverings are easing across the UK but they are still required in some settings. -
What are the Covid variants and do vaccines still work? (2022-03-11 12:46:31)
Some people who have been vaccinated have still been catching Omicron. -
How will the vulnerable be protected from Covid? And other questions (2022-02-22 15:25:22)
The government has announced the end of all Covid restrictions in England. -
End of Covid regulations: What if I'm still worried? (2022-02-22 13:53:36)
What would ending isolation rules in England mean for people who are worried about getting Covid? -
How do we know Covid vaccines are safe? (2022-02-15 11:30:44)
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines. -
Omicron: How do I know if I have it? (2022-01-04 12:25:12)
The symptoms are similar to a cold, while genetic analysis is the only way to confirm the variant. -
Covid: Why are 12-15s now being double-jabbed? (2021-11-29 16:45:36)
All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine. -
Covid: When can teenagers get a second dose? (2021-11-17 16:45:05)
All 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK can now have a second dose 12 weeks after the first. -
Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be? (2021-11-14 01:06:41)
Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers. -
All you need to know on the coronavirus (2021-10-06 10:24:04)
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms of coronavirus. -
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men (2021-08-01 23:34:49)
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions. -
Beta coronavirus variant: What is the risk? (2021-07-29 08:57:20)
There are fears that this version of coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, is -
Covid rules: How can the clinically vulnerable stay safe? (2021-07-13 15:02:33)
As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe? -
Why you shouldn't get a second Covid jab too early (2021-07-02 06:21:34)
A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs. -
Support bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours? (2021-01-06 10:41:25)
Some people across the UK have been able to form "support bubbles" or "extended households". -
Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained (2020-05-03 00:06:18)
Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak. -
Coronavirus: What is the risk to men over 50? (2020-04-16 20:03:54)
While most people will have mild symptoms and recover quickly, some are more prone to getting sick. -
Coronavirus: Do face masks actually work? (2020-03-14 01:04:25)
With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus. -
Coronavirus: What it does to the body (2020-03-14 01:02:03)
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?