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Drug Warning Error Misled Families on Impulsive Side Effects, Review Underway

Warnings on Parkinson's drug Pramipexole misclassified impulsive side effects as 'uncommon,' misleading families. MHRA now reviewing all dopamine agonist drug warnings after BBC investigation revealed significant impact on patients.

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BBC An image combining medical-themed graphics with a photo of a woman. The background features overlapping sheets of printed text about medication, including headings such as “Possible side effects” and lists of frequency categories. On the right side, several white round tablets are arranged against a red background. The person in the foreground is shown from the shoulders up, wearing a striped shirt and a chain necklace, with light-colored hair. The overall composition has a collage-like style highlighting medication information and pills.

Resident Doctors to Begin Six-Day Strike in England After Talks Fail

Resident doctors in England will strike for six days starting 7 April after talks with the government broke down over pay and staffing concerns.

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Health Officials Warn Against Handling Lambs After Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak

Following a cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to farm visits, health officials urge avoiding close contact with lambs and emphasize strict hygiene to prevent infection.

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Family photo Young boy with his grandmother petting a lamb at a farm in the Vale of Glamorgan and both are smiling at the camera

Scottish Hospitals Launch Miscarriage Cradle to Support Women with Dignity

Three Scottish hospitals have introduced the miscarriage cradle, a device designed by engineer Laura Corcoran to provide dignity and practical support to women experiencing miscarriage. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the first health board to adopt it, aiming to improve care and emotional support.

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BBC Smiling Laura Corcoran has long brown hair. She is sitting in a hospital or doctor's waiting room

Understanding Trichotillomania: A Personal Story and Expert Insights

Ruben Chorlton-Owen shares his experience with trichotillomania, a compulsive hair-pulling disorder affecting 1-2% of people. Experts discuss symptoms, treatments, and coping strategies to raise awareness and reduce stigma.

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BBC Ruben smiling at the camera, wearing a blue hoodie in front of a row of beach houses

Meningitis B Vaccinations Expanded to Year 11 Pupils in Kent Schools

Meningitis B vaccinations in Kent will now include Year 11 pupils aged 15 and 16 to ensure longer-term protection amid an outbreak with 20 confirmed cases and ongoing investigations.

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Reuters A nurse administering a vaccine to a woman sat in a black chair next to her.

Rhybudd i Osgoi Codi, Cwtsio neu Gusanu Ŵyn Oherwydd Peryglon Haint

Mae Iechyd Cyhoeddus Cymru yn rhybuddio pobl i beidio â chodi, cwtsio na chusanu ŵyn oherwydd risg haint cryptosporidiwm, sydd wedi achosi dros 80 achos difrifol yn ne Cymru yn 2025, gan gynnwys achos difrifol mab pedair oed o Ben-y-bont.

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Mould Discovered on Children's Cancer Ward at Edinburgh Hospital

Mould was found behind bathroom wall coverings on the children's cancer ward at Edinburgh's Royal Hospital. NHS Lothian confirmed no patients are unwell and precautionary measures are in place as investigations continue.

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BBC The entrance of the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh

Scottish Ministers Unaware of Hospital Issues Before Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Opening

Scottish ministers were unaware of water and ventilation problems at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital before its 2015 opening, says a new inquiry document. The report highlights failures in oversight and ongoing infection risks, with political pressure to open the hospital occurring without fu...

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BBC A view of the Queen Elizbeth University Hospital from the ground pointing up at the tall silver building, with patches of coloured glass on the outside of the building. The entrance has several silver columns around a courtyard

Woman Shares 30-Year Struggle Before Endometriosis Diagnosis

Nichola Howells waited 30 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, highlighting widespread delays and dismissals. The UK faces an average 9-year wait, with experts urging improved training and specialized care hubs.

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BBC Nichola Howells is a lady in her late 40s, she is of mixed heritage and has long black dreadlocks in a ponytail to the side. She is wearing a chequered shirt and a necklace with a triangular pendant. She is looking directly at the camera in her living room.

Sara Pascoe Urges Pride for Anyone Undergoing IVF Treatment

Sara Pascoe encourages pride for those undergoing IVF, sharing her personal journey and discussing how she incorporates fertility topics into her comedy.

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BBC/PA Sara Pascoe, who has shoulder-length blonde hair and wears a fringed black shirt with leopards on it, smiles as she sits in the Desert Island Discs studio

Five Months in a Mother and Baby Mental Health Unit: A Mother’s Story

Sofii Lewis shares her five-month journey in a mother and baby mental health unit after being diagnosed with postpartum psychosis, highlighting the importance of specialist care and raising awareness for new mothers.

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BBC A woman with dark hair, wearing a bright pink jumper holds her three-year-old daughter on her lap. She is wearing a striped t-shirt with a pink toy stethoscope held up to her ears.