BBC Health News

Vaping nearly killed me, says British teenager12 Nov 2019 00:36Vaping caused a catastrophic reaction in Ewan Fisher's lungs that meant he could not breathe.
Cannabis-based medicines: Two drugs approved for NHS11 Nov 2019 02:05The drugs, used to treat epilepsy and multiple sclerosis, are recommended for use by the NHS in England.
General election 2019: Tory pledge to boost GP numbers09 Nov 2019 14:33The party says it will deliver 6,000 more GPs in England by 2025, despite missing a previous target.
Two cases of deadly diphtheria detected in Lothian area09 Nov 2019 12:00NHS Lothian has confirmed two related cases of the disease and say infection protocols are in place.
Flu-vaccine nasal spray delayed for some schoolchildren07 Nov 2019 16:17At-risk children in affected schools are advised to go to their GP for an injection.
General election 2019: Tory plan to attract more NHS staff from abroad08 Nov 2019 15:55The Royal College of Nursing says the proposed "NHS visa" will not do enough to fix staff shortages.

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