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Northern Ireland children’s cancer unit staff shortages ‘left me broken’

Northern Ireland children’s cancer unit staff shortages ‘left me broken’

Marie-Louise Connolly Health correspondent, BBC News NI BBC Hannah Farrell was a nurse at the Children’s Cancer Unit until she
‘Chemo wrecked my teeth, I can’t afford treatment’

‘Chemo wrecked my teeth, I can’t afford treatment’

Leigh Boobyer & Jeremy Stern BBC News, Wiltshire BBC Faye Woodley says she has “no confidence” in planned NHS dentistry
Bindi Irwin says women with endometriosis ‘shouldn’t feel alone with pain’

Bindi Irwin says women with endometriosis ‘shouldn’t feel alone with

@bindisueirwin / Instagram Bindi Irwin says she’s on the mend after 13 years of endometriosis pain Australian conservationist and TV
Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

Government turns to TikTokers to advise on cosmetic surgery abroad

Joe McFadden and Josh Elgin Getty Images The government is partnering with TikTok influencers to warn people about the risks
AI designs new superbug-killing antibiotics for gonorrhoea and MRSA

AI designs new superbug-killing antibiotics for gonorrhoea and MRSA

Getty Images Artificial intelligence has invented two new potential antibiotics that could kill drug-resistant gonorrhoea and MRSA, researchers have revealed.
Cost of weight loss drug Mounjaro may rise significantly

Cost of weight loss drug Mounjaro may rise significantly

People paying privately for weight-loss drug Mounjaro in the UK face a rise in the cost of the treatment after
Hospitals not treating enough patients to keep up with demand

Hospitals not treating enough patients to keep up with demand

The NHS waiting list in England has seen a small rise in the past month, with experts warning hospitals are
Maternity review chair chosen, but family concerns remain

Maternity review chair chosen, but family concerns remain

The former diplomat Baroness Valerie Amos has been chosen to lead a rapid review of maternity care in England. In
Expectant mothers encouraged to use ‘vital’ NHS service

Expectant mothers encouraged to use ‘vital’ NHS service

Kris Holland BBC News, East of England Getty Images Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer
UK cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus more than double

UK cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus more than double

There has been a significant increase in the number of UK cases of a mosquito-borne virus that can cause sudden