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Half a Million UK Health Records Sold on Chinese Website, Now Removed

The UK government confirmed that de-identified health records of 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers were offered for sale on Alibaba. The listings were removed after cooperation with Chinese authorities. UK Biobank has suspended data access and referred itself to the ICO.

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Automated storage system at UK Biobank's genome sequencing facility

Belfast Trust Apologises to Families Over Abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital

Belfast Health Trust has apologised to families affected by abuse at Muckamore Abbey Hospital, inviting them to discuss disciplinary actions amid ongoing investigations.

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DJ Bob Harris Reveals Prostate Cancer Has Spread to Spine, Starting Recovery

BBC Radio 2's Bob Harris reveals his prostate cancer has spread to his spine. After radiotherapy and rehab, he is on the path to recovery and plans to return to broadcasting in May.

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BBC Bob Harris sitting on an orange sofa against a light blue curtain, in March 2026

Northern Ireland Sees Record Cancer Diagnoses with Urgent Call to Address Waiting Lists

Northern Ireland records a historic high of 10,700 annual cancer cases, with urgent calls to address treatment delays and improve survival rates.

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Getty Images A stock image of a woman wearing a surgical gown and with a scarf over her head lying in a hospital bed with a blood pressure monitor on her left arm. Beside her is the screen the monitor is attached to and a man can be seen partly in the shot wearing a pink shirt and with a stethoscope around his neck. Only his arm and part of his chest can be seen.

UK Biobank Data of 500,000 Members Sold Online in China, Government Confirms

The UK government confirmed that health data of 500,000 UK Biobank members was listed for sale on Alibaba in China. The data was de-identified, and no purchases were made. Investigations and cooperation with Chinese authorities are ongoing.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Children

A federal judge overturned the Trump-era ban on gender-affirming care for children, condemning Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s disregard for the law and blocking federal restrictions on such care nationwide.

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UK Breast Reductions Surpass Enlargements as Active Lifestyle Trend Grows

In 2025, UK breast reductions and implant removals surpassed enlargements, reflecting a shift toward comfort and active lifestyles, alongside rising facial procedures and labiaplasty.

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GIG Cymru yn methu cyrraedd targedau rhestrau aros cyn etholiad y Senedd

Mae GIG Cymru wedi methu cyrraedd targedau allweddol rhestrau aros cyn etholiad y Senedd, gyda dros 667,000 o achosion ar restrau aros a mwy na 2,600 yn aros dros ddwy flynedd am driniaeth.

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Gene Therapy Restores Sight for 6-Year-Old Girl with Rare Eye Condition

Six-year-old Saffie Sandford's sight was restored through pioneering gene therapy for Leber's Congenital Amaurosis, offering hope for children with inherited retinal diseases.

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Rhestrau Aros Pen-glin a Gofal Iechyd yng Nghymru Yn Parhau i Fyw'n Anodd

Mae rhestrau aros hir am driniaethau iechyd yng Nghymru yn parhau, gyda phroblemau sylweddol mewn triniaethau pen-glin, endometriosis a llygaid. Pleidiau gwleidyddol yn cynnig cynlluniau gwahanol cyn etholiad y Senedd 2026.

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MPs Call to Ban PFAS Chemicals in Uniforms and Cookware Over Health Concerns

MPs urge banning PFAS chemicals in school uniforms and cookware due to environmental and health risks. The government will consider recommendations amid calls for stricter regulations and alternatives.

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Woman on Six NHS Waiting Lists Shares Impact of Long Delays on Life

Amy-Jane Davies, on six NHS waiting lists in Wales, shares how long delays for gynaecological surgery and other treatments are affecting her life and mental health amid rising waiting times and political debate.

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BBC Amy-Jane is stood in her living room and is smiling at the camera. She has long reddish-brown, straight hair and is wearing a brown and white spotty blouse.

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