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Study links PMS with perinatal depression

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Women with premenstrual disorders are much more likely to have birth-related depression, researchers say.

01

Wrong patient fitted with coil after Caesarean

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Other so-called never events include a patient almost having the wrong toe amputated during surgery.

Monday, Mar 25

08

NI sees 20% rise in 18-49 cancer diagnoses

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Research looking at figures between 1993 and 2019 show more people under 50 are being diagnosed.

Friday, Mar 22

02

Blood test means mum with lung cancer can get her treatment at home

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Test for patients in England checks if tumours can be treated with pills rather than chemotherapy.

Thursday, Mar 21

14

Extreme heat can double stillbirth among working women - study

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Women in India are found to be twice as likely to lose babies if they are working in hot conditions.

08

Neuralink patient seen playing chess using brain implant

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In a livestream on X, the patient explained that he was using a device in his brain to move the cursor.

03

'AI spotted my cancer that doctors missed'

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An AI tool called Mia found missed breast cancer symptoms in the scans of 11 women during an NHS test.

Wednesday, Mar 20

08

Trans treatment waiting list a ‘death sentence’

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Patients for NHS gender clinics could face a years-long wait for NHS treatment, data suggests.

02

Scientists say they can cut HIV out of cells

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The gene-editing method used might ultimately offer a way to remove HIV, experts say.

Saturday, Mar 16

15

MP reveals breast cancer diagnosis

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Mary Kelly Foy, City of Durham MP, thanked the NHS breast screening programme for spotting it "early".

08

Sister's stem cells help woman fight leukaemia

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With fewer than 6% of NI people registered as stem cell donors, families stress importance of lifeline.

Friday, Mar 15

Father who 'hates blood' delivers own child

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Publican Dan helps his wife Natalie give birth to their baby Sophia on the pub's bathroom floor.

Thursday, Mar 14

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says

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Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate.

Tuesday, Mar 12

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Push for young adults to get MMR jab as cases rise

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Young people are being urged to have their measles, mumps and rubella vaccine following a rise in measles cases.

Monday, Mar 11

08

My lung cancer was diagnosed after Covid symptoms

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Lindsay McKinney, 67, says he would have been diagnosed quicker if he went to his doctor earlier.

06

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

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Millions of people do not realise they have dangerously high blood pressure that needs treating, says NHS England.

Sunday, Mar 10

12

I have prioritised women's health - Atkins

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The health secretary says the rate of neonatal deaths and stillbirths is declining.

Saturday, Mar 9

06

Cancer patients at risk, says NHS complaints chief

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A health system "at breaking point" is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman.

Friday, Mar 8

02

Coroners' death reports reveal NHS warnings rise

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A BBC investigation finds 109 warning letters last year highlighted NHS waits or resource pressures.

Wednesday, Mar 6

12

Hospital patient given 'corridor care' for 14 hours

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A patient at a hospital experiencing "record admissions" says he had no access to water.

Sunday, Mar 3

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Family’s donor plea as son battles rare cancer

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Two-year-old Elijah needs a bone marrow transplant following a rare blood cancer diagnosis.

Wednesday, Feb 28

19

Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study

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Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.

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Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study

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Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.

Tuesday, Feb 27

08

Were dead miners' lungs used for medical research without consent?

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Between the 1960s and 1980s, hundreds of dead miners had their organs passed on for medical research.

Monday, Feb 26

13

England's Wiegman backs 'very necessary' health projects

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England manager Sarina Wiegman says new women's health projects are "another step in the right direction".

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Young more likely to be off work than those in 40s due to ill health - study

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A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.

Monday, Feb 19

05

Patients at risk stuck on hidden NHS waiting lists

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Patients are facing delays for ongoing cancer care, heart check-ups and eye treatment in England.

Wednesday, Feb 14

11

Are cats better than dogs? The claws are out

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince claw through the science to find out if cats are better than dogs

Tuesday, Feb 13

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Frozen eggs may have been damaged by faulty liquid at IVF clinic

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Guy's Hospital has apologised to more than 100 woman whose eggs and embryos may have been damaged.

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Renal cancer patient is NI's first to get 'innovative' radiotherapy

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Patrick Magee is the first renal cancer patient on the island to receive specialist radiotherapy.