BBC Health News

Why did Rachel Johnston die after having all her teeth removed?14 Dec 2018 00:02The families of three people with learning difficulties tell the BBC all their teeth were taken out.
Meat or two veg? Find out your food’s climate footprint13 Dec 2018 16:47Check the environmental impact of what you eat and drink.
Hospitals 'overcrowding risk' ahead of Christmas13 Dec 2018 12:23Winter pressures are beginning to bite as hospitals report too many patients are on wards and ambulances face delays at A&E.
Teething gels to be taken off supermarket shelves14 Dec 2018 09:41Parents are advised to massage their child's gums or use a teething ring before trying the gels.
Sit-down meals 'less healthy than fast-food'13 Dec 2018 00:52Only one in 10 meals was classed as healthy which is a cause for concern, say researchers.
Organ donors to be asked if they are religious13 Dec 2018 00:04It is hoped the measure can boost the low proportion of donors from black and Asian backgrounds.

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