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BBC Health
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 doctors announced two…
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BBC Health Cancer
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
17 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Womens Health
Online event offers support for menopause and pain
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
17 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked on vaping
More than one million people now vape who have never been smokers, according to the ONS.
16 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
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 Synnovis…
16 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
The fight to say ‘vagina’ on social media
The fight to say 'vagina' on social media
16 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Infections & Vaccines
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 UK.
16 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health Cancer
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
16 Oct 2026 Read more →
NICE Diabetes & Weight
Insulin efsitora alfa for treating type 2 diabetes
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16 Oct 2026 Read more →
BBC Health
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.
16 Oct 2026 Read more →
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