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Our Future Health: Most have high cholesterol, health project …

WEBGillian Ebberson, 67, is already a member of UK Biobank, external, a similar project set up two decades ago, which is following the health of 500,000 adults in the …

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Why are we so ill

WEBThe work, also published by the Health Foundation, found there were three main conditions causing a significant burden of ill-health: chronic pain, type 2 diabetes …

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What is mental health

WEBMental health problems are defined and classified to help experts refer people for the right care and treatment. The symptoms are grouped in two broad …

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Sisters tell of years searching for health answers

WEBA Hywel Dda University Health Board spokesperson said it was "always sorry to hear when patients are unhappy with the treatment they have received".

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Our Future Health boss defends big pharma 'conflict'

WEBHealth correspondent, West of England. A scientist overseeing an NHS project to genetically test millions of patients has defended having a financial stake in its …

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BBC NEWS Have Your Say Asian quake

WEBAsian quake - Missing persons. THAILAND. Thousands are missing and millions are homeless following the Asia earthquake that has killed tens of thousands of …

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Coronavirus: How long does it take to recover

WEBDr Alison Pittard, Dean of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, says it can take 12 to 18 months to get back to normal after any spell in critical care. Spending a …

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BBC News In Depth The Twin Towers

WEB21. Tower Computer Service; Avesta Computer Services Ltd; Continental Logistics Inc; Dongwon Securities Co Ltd; Dr Tadasu Tokumaru MD; Friends Ivory & Sime Inc; …

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Ozempic weight loss: Jabs could slow ageing, researchers say

WEBReuters. A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity could also slow down the process of ageing, researchers believe. Semaglutide, better known as …

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

WEBBBC News. The NHS is at the end of a challenging winter period. Staff face similar pressures to last year, with ambulances queuing outside hospitals and people …

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Seven minute documentary on mental health 'story of hope'

WEBA filmmaker said a new short film featuring people who have struggled with their mental health was "a story of hope". Look Up has interviews with three people who …

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Health of nation study calls on millions to sign up

WEBResearchers are calling on five million UK adults to join what they hope will be one of the biggest studies in the world, to create the most detailed picture ever of the …

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How does US healthcare work

WEBIn the States, there is no NHS. If someone gets ill, it's likely they will have to pay for their treatment. The US government does fund two kinds of health plans though: …

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'Out of darkness, can come light': Kate's message in full

WEBEveryone’s kindness, empathy and compassion has been truly humbling. To all those who are continuing their own cancer journey – I remain with you, side by side, …

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Mental health centre's leaky pipes cause £4m damage

WEBLeaking pipes have caused £4m worth of damage to the Acute Mental Health Inpatient Centre at Belfast City Hospital. It is the latest in a series of building defects …

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Good sex can be safer sex, say WHO researchers

WEBGetty Images. Teaching people about achieving sexual pleasure can help sell safe-sex messages, say researchers from the World Health Organization. …

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What is the Lampard mental health public inquiry

WEBThe Lampard Inquiry is the first public inquiry specifically looking into mental health deaths. It will aim to understand what happened to patients who died at children …

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Radio host Jamie Theakston reveals cancer diagnosis

WEBCelebrities and fans responded to Theakston's own Instagram post, external to wish him well.. Singer Olly Murs posted: "Theakoo! Big love to you mate! Get well soon …

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Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

WEBCurrently there are 7.6 million people on the NHS waiting list, with more than 40% having waited over 18 weeks. The target is for 92% to be seen within 18 weeks. …

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NHS 'broken' by past government, Keir Starmer tells BBC

WEBHealth editor• @bbcHughPym. Sir Keir Starmer: 'The last government broke the NHS'. The NHS in England has been "broken" by successive Conservative-led …

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First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

WEBSweden's public health agency has recorded what it says is the first case of a more dangerous type of mpox outside the African continent. The person became …

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