Tag Archive for: BBC News

Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures/in /by
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.
The power of neuroplasticity – when the brain heals itself/in /by
A terrible accident left construction worker Phineas Gage with serious brain damage. Amazingly, he recovered - forever changing our understanding of the human brain.
Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance – experts/in /by
A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current rate of progress.
‘She doesn’t get another childhood’: The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs/in /by
More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment that could transform their lives, Whizz Kidz say
UK drug price rises necessary, says Patrick Vallance/in /by
His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects in the UK.
Head nurse describes ‘chaotic’ night baby died/in /by
Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby's death about the moment he called for help.
Are chia seeds and other fibre ‘hacks’ good for you?/in /by
Obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr Deirdre Tobias explains how chia seeds can help you add more fibre to your diet - but only if you're still eating a balanced diet.
Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time/in /by
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time/in /by
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination/in /by
Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies for the first time from October 1.