I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
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Private care home investors a risk to public sector, regulator says
US investors are buying up UK care homes - a situation regulators say they are "watching carefully" in case it…
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Give more people weight-loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
Current plans for 6% of eligible patients to get Mounjaro by 2028 unambitious, say MPs.
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Haematology centre for cancer patients at risk over 'disgraceful' funds move
The Department of Health has decided to take back £1.5m from the project, Belfast Trust officials have told a Stormont…
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'Difficult decision' to close Samaritans branch after more than 50 years
"Sadly, and due to circumstances beyond anyone's control, the difficult decision was reached to close the branch," they…
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Why getting dressed can cause daily meltdowns for some people
Naomi Potter set up her own clothes company after feeling overwhelmed by the feeling of some clothes.
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'I can't do a play, a film or read any more', says Dame Judi Dench
Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench says her eye condition has left her unable to perform on stage or read, more than…
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MI5 spied on NHS founder Nye Bevan for more than 20 years, newly released files show
He came to Security Service's attention in the 1930s when he was considered a left-wing firebrand.
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Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
Like 'weeing lava': living with chronic UTIs
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Chronic UTIs affect millions in the UK - these women are out to end the stigma
Women are sharing their experiences with chronic urinary tract infections on social media in an effort to break the…
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Diabetes and ADHD drugs to be tested on Alzheimer's patients in new study
Drugs will be tested simultaneously, which it's hoped will speed up the process of finding new treatments for this…
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Daughter of woman killed by partner 'refuses to be another victim'
Keeley McKee's mother Leanne was killed by her partner in 2003, weeks before the couple were due to marry.
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Women welcome annual health checks for condition affecting millions
Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.
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Christina Applegate says she was wrongly diagnosed with MS
Christina Applegate thought she was living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for five years, until recently discovering she…
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'Lessons need to be learnt' as report into care homes during Covid published
An inquiry found that Government failings in care settings allowed the spread of Covid.
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Government failings allowed Covid 'to spread like wildfire' in care homes, inquiry finds
The sixth report from Covid inquiry criticises the lack of PPE and the way patients were discharged from hospital.
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Covid failings in care homes: What the inquiry says
From the shocking lack of PPE to restrictions on visitors - the key points from the sixth Covid inquiry report.
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The male athletes affected by REDs
BBC Sport speaks to long-distance runner Jake Smith and former Olympic champion Jonny Brownlee about their experiences…
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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22'
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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Worry service closure could leave mums suicidal
The Happy Mums Foundation supports women experiencing postpartum mental health challenges.
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Can a simple photo of your face reveal how ill you are?
AI may help doctors judge how ill a patient is using a single photograph of their face, say US researchers.
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POV: Your girls' PE lesson gets a glow up
Can activities like yoga, dance and fitness encourage more girls to enjoy sport?
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'I started ketamine at 14 and needed nappies at 22' - the rise of young people going to rehab
For the last two years Megan has been in agony and unable to stand straight because of her ketamine use.
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I have a condition people are too embarrassed to talk about
Women share their experience of lichen sclerosus.
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Charity offers to meet James McClean over therapy comments
Michael Lynch, from Men's Action Network (MAN) offered to meet the Derry City footballer James McClean.
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Born in jail to a mum with a heroin addiction - how US teenager Abby has been affected by drugs
The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spoke to the daughter of a former heroin addict about the effect drugs have had on her…
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Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say
Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.
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Health workers run out of patience with Stormont budget delay
The practical impact of Northern Ireland's budget delay seemed relatively muted until earlier this week when hospital…
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The town swapping lie-ins for early morning raves
A seaside town is hosting an early morning alternative for clubbing fans.
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Online event offers support for menopause and pain
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
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Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vapes
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
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Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
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Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm…
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Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
Ministers promise to reform the scheme that provides financial support for those injured or bereaved by vaccines in the…
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School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner
Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
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