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Resident doctor strike will harm patients, NHS boss warns

The strike by resident doctors, which starts on Friday in England, is not acceptable because of the harm it will cause patients, says a senior NHS doctor. Prof Tim Briggs, who is a national director at NHS England and has been involved with talks with the BMA on strike planning, says while doctors have a […]

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Medical trial for penis cancer ‘gave me two more years’

Matthew Hill BBC West Health Correspondent BBC Eddie Baker took part in the clinical trial and said its extended his life A man who was the first to take part in a medical trial for penile cancer says it may have extended his life by two years. Eddie Baker, 83, was given immunotherapy alongside the […]

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Thai-Cambodian border conflict escalates with deadly clashes | Conflict News

Deadly clashes erupted along the Thai-Cambodian border, killing at least 11 civilians and one soldier, all on the Thailand side, as a diplomatic crisis deepens between the Southeast Asian neighbours. Violence intensified on Thursday when both nations exchanged gunfire, with accusations of who initiated the fighting. Diplomatic ties have severely deteriorated since Wednesday, leading Thailand […]

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Thousands of pollution tests cancelled due to lack of staff

Jonah Fisher BBC environment correspondent Jonah Fisher/BBC Between May and July 2025 10,000 tests for water pollution at the Environment Agency’s Starcross laboratory in Devon were cancelled Thousands of water tests to identify potential harmful pollution in rivers, lakes and estuaries in England have been cancelled in the last three months due to staff shortages, […]

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NIAS volunteers drive cancer and kidney dialysis patients

Michael Fitzpatrick BBC News NI BBC Willie Hutchinson and Martin Garrity are Northern Ireland Ambulance Service volunteers Kindness, compassion and a free car ride goes a long way when you’re undergoing hospital treatment for health issues, such as terminal cancer or kidney dialysis. Often patients rely on the goodwill of strangers, many of whom become […]

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East of England Ambulance 999 callers to get CPR video help

Nikki Fox BBC health correspondent, East of England STEVE HUBBARD/BBC Live video streaming will be offered to callers across six counties in the East of England People calling 999 in the East of England to report a cardiac arrest will be the first in the UK to be offered live video support from advanced paramedics. […]

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Shop-bought health testing kits ‘inaccurate and unsuitable’, study says

Getty Images Home health tests bought by people seeking answers about their conditions could give inaccurate and misleading results and require much greater regulation to ensure they are safe, reliable, and effective, researchers have warned. From bowel cancer to the menopause, shop-bought health kits now test for a wide range of conditions and are readily […]

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More states are pushing cities to build affordable housing : NPR

Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, under renovation. Utah is among a growing number of states pressing cities to build more affordable housing. Adele Heidenreich/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Adele Heidenreich/Getty Images SALT LAKE CITY — It’s almost dinner time and the smell of creole seasoning fills the kitchen of Grace Cunningham and […]

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