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Vaping: High lead and nickel found in illegal vapes

Lab analysis finds vapes confiscated from teenagers at a school pose a potential risk to health.

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BBC's Naga Munchetty reveals womb condition adenomyosis

The presenter shares her diagnosis of debilitating womb disorder adenomyosis with BBC Radio 5 Live listeners.

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Vaping: Tighter rules calls after doubling in children using vapes

A father from north Wales has set up a petition with 100,000 signatures calling for action.

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Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu

The cases in England were found during screening and there is no sign of human-to-human transmission.

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Pat Cullen: Nursing union calls for double-digit pay rise to restart talks

The union boss urges ministers to reopen pay talks in England after members rejected a lower offer.

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Hepatitis C home test kits available to most-at-risk in England

The blood-borne virus can lead to liver disease and cancer, but symptoms often go unnoticed.

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The Christie: World-renowned NHS centre downgraded by watchdog

A former nurse at The Christie alleges trust bosses intimidated staff to stop them voicing concerns.

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Covid global health emergency is over, WHO says

Covid-19 global health emergency is over, more than three years after being declared - WHO says

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NHS strikes: What pay rise will staff get?

A pay deal affecting a million NHS workers has been reached, but three unions may still strike.

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Critical hospital services can call in striking nurses

The NHS says "positive discussions" with the RCN mean nurses will cover some departments.

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GMB union accepts NHS pay offer but Unite rejects

The offer covers two years, including an additional one-off payment for 2022/23 and a 5% pay rise.

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Sudanese NHS doctor 'betrayed' after being refused entry onto evacuation flight to UK

Dr Abdulrahman Babiker can not get back to work at his hospital as the UK refused to fly him back.

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Herpes deaths: Caesareans likely source of herpes, inquest told

Kim Sampson and Samantha Mulcahy died after giving birth in two East Kent NHS Trust hospitals.

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Teenagers at risk after drop in vaccine take-up

The number of youngsters having jabs since the pandemic has fallen, UK health officials say.

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Doctor's death due to AstraZeneca Covid vaccine reaction - inquest

The coroner at Stephen Wright's inquest described it as a "very unusual and deeply tragic case".

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Junior doctor strike led to 196,000 cancellations

The walkout was most disruptive NHS strike yet - with bosses warning future action will risk care.

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Lucy Letby trial: Nurse's notes read 'I killed them', jury told

A note found at Lucy Letby's home stated "maybe this is all down to me", her murder trial is told.

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'Every time she falls asleep, she might die'

Sadie has a rare condition which affects how her nervous system controls her breathing.

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Junior doctors' strike: NHS braces for most disruptive walkout yet

A strike by thousands of junior doctors in England is set to be the most disruptive in NHS history.

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NHS Tracker: Find out about hospital waiting times in your area this winter

Flu, staff shortages and Covid backlogs are putting the NHS under severe strain, find out what's happening in your area.

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Four-day junior doctor strike set for April

British Medical Association announces walkout in their fight to get 35% pay rise in England.

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Junior doctor strike led to 175,000 cancellations

It means the three-day walkout is the most disruptive NHS strike yet this winter.

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Calls for talks to end junior doctors' strikes

Unions and ministers are being urged to start talks after a pay breakthrough with other NHS workers.

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Unions close to pay deal to avert more NHS strikes

The offer in England includes a bonus for this year and a higher pay rise for next year than planned.

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People urged to take gonorrhoea tests as cases rise

Sexually active people are warned as cases of the sexually transmitted disease rise sharply in England.

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