GPs tell BBC they’ve NEVER refused sick note for mental health
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.
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The family donating kidneys to their siblings
“When people say to you, ‘what have you done in your life?’ I can say I’ve saved someone’s life.”
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year.
Two People Die After Paid Plasma Donation at Clinics in Canada
Grifols, a Spanish health care company, operates clinics in Canada that collect blood plasma from donors in exchange for an honorarium.
In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked
A group of scientists and law enforcement officials are pointing to the role moss can play to help solve crimes.
A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care
As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.
Food Stamp Recipients Sue Over Bans on Sugary Drinks
In suing to halt restrictions in five states, the plaintiffs argued that the Trump administration violated laws authorizing SNAP and governing changes in policies.
A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox
The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care.
V.A. Begins Drive to Put Homeless Veterans Into Guardianship
A joint effort with the Justice Department creates new authority to compel veterans into institutional or involuntary care.
Proton beam hope for asbestos cancer patients
Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer linked to asbestos, but a trial hopes to prolong patient lives.
Endometriosis study aims for safer diagnosis
Researchers in Worcestershire are using electrodes as a non-invasive diagnosis tool.
Alternative to HRT for menopausal hot flushes now on NHS
The non-hormonal daily pill could benefit 500,000 women for whom HRT is not suitable.
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
Mother given wrong antibiotics died from sepsis
Bank cashier Aleisha Rochester died two weeks after undergoing a routine procedure to remove an abscess.
‘My daughter died in her sleep, with no warning’
Jo-Ann Burns says her daughter Nicola wasn’t told about Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
Maternity inquiry chair named in government U-turn
Donna Ockenden is appointed to lead the maternity services inquiry at Leeds hospitals.
Dr Xand on the wellness benefits of knitting
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Black Rain and Health Fears After Strikes on Iran Fuel Depots
Health experts warn of long-term respiratory and neurological risks as smoke from burning oil spreads across the region.
Cancer Haunts Neighbors of Canada’s Oil Sands Wastelands
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.
Are more people cutting off their parents?
Ben Cole Edwards, 30, built a career as a trauma coach after posting about being estranged from his mum.