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September 2023

Prostate cancer trial: Radiotherapy doses can be cut safely

Experts say the findings could lead to "enormous change" in the way the treatment is delivered. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/x9y…

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust failed to send 400,000 letters

An investigation by Nottingham University Hospitals Trust uncovered the scale of the issue. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/QezvLFH

Apple to buck layoff trend by hiring UK AI staff

The tech giant's chief executive, Tim Cook, said he expects to increase investment. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/L2lHFPo

Law will let young people find sperm donor parents

Young people born using a sperm or egg donor will soon be able to find the identity of their parents. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6IlosJc…

Stowmarket double cancer survivor, 21, backs leukaemia campaign

Jake Andrade has had a rare type of the blood cancer twice since he was 13-years-old. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VBIgfT8

NHS dentist targets vulnerable in pilot scheme in Cornwall

A pilot project aims to focus the practice's limited NHS capacity on people with the greatest need. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/VPiz1…

Covid inquiry: What is it investigating and how does it work?

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nd4O…

The self-driving trucks that are deliberately crashed

A maker of autonomous lorries is using AI software to prang computerised versions of the vehicles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/qj9a7z…

X scraps tool to report electoral fake news - researchers

A research organisation says the feature is now only available in European Union countries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/rusaCKO

Safer brain surgery using AI possible within two years

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/icozuf…

ChatGPT can now access up to date information

The chatbot's knowledge previously only included data up to September 2021, but not any more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ReNiyuD…

University Hospitals Birmingham: Half of staff felt bullied

Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/6cCtl…

UK's first consumption room for illegal drugs given go-ahead

It will involve users taking their own illegal drugs in a hygienic environment under supervision. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/upxEoga

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust admits failures over deaths

Christie Harnett, 17, and another woman took their own lives at separate hospitals in Middlesbrough. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uj7rEYT

Hollywood writers agree to end five-month strike after studio deal

They can return to work while they vote on whether to approve a three-year deal that offers pay rises. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/YD…

Disinformation most active on X, formerly known as Twitter, EU says

A European Commission report says the network has the most disinformation of six large social networks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/w…

UK-produced pandemic flu vaccine deal agreed by government

The UK Health Security Agency's agreement enables the production of millions of influenza vaccines. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/5es6d…

Skin cancer: BBC's Anna Varle shares basal cell carcinoma experience

BBC journalist Anna Varle shares her experience of skin cancer to raise awareness. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4S96ZxW

Addenbrooke's Hospital children's bone marrow transplant service opens

Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/KTOCNXe

Breast cancer: The Asian survivors tackling taboo in the community

Asian women are being encouraged to push past cultural stigma and get checked for breast cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/qgl1o8r

US-China rivalry spurs investment in space tech

The race to get back to the moon is fuelling US investment in private sector space firms. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bqWwu4Q

Warning sick days at highest level for decade

Workers are taking more days off due to stress, Covid and the cost-of living crisis, research suggests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/8mSLy…

NHS strikes: More than a million appointments cancelled in England

There are calls for both sides to end the doctors' pay row, ahead of joint strike action next week. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dnpst…

Metaverse: What happened to Mark Zuckerberg's next big thing?

Two years ago, the metaverse was billed as the next big thing - but many in the tech world have already moved on. from BBC News - Technology https:…

Farmers turn to tech as bees struggle to pollinate

With bee populations struggling, mechanical pollination may be increasingly needed as a back-up. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/M4raq6x

Despite risks fish farms are booming in Africa

Farming fish has seen rapid growth in Africa but it can be an expensive, high-risk operation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/yhLAc2K

Is it possible to regulate artificial intelligence?

We are moving towards regulation of AI, but some experts maintain that it will never work. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jDVwbnx

The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output

Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.…

How the fall of the 'King of Crypto' cost one British man millions

As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses. from BBC News - Technology https://…

What you need to know about Covid as new variant rises

Hospitalisations have gone up since the summer and a new variant is spreading. Should we be concerned? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/nN5Bbu…

TikTok frenzies 'putting police and schools under strain'

The warning comes after a BBC investigation into disruption driven by the social media platform's algorithms. from BBC News - Technology https:…

Family of ill teen say they were silenced by courts

The 19-year-old is named as Sudiksha Thirumalesh after legal restrictions are lifted. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YbuNQCP

Children on Addenbrooke's Hospital wards offered PE lessons

Ella, nine, finds hospital "boring" and loves the lessons which are believed to be a hospital first. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…

Amazon Prime Video content to start including ads next year

Amazon says its Prime Video users will see ads on TV shows and movies unless they pay extra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gTQuLME

Microsoft's new Call of Duty deal set for approval

The revised offer "opens the door" to the deal being cleared, the UK competition watchdog says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

Girl receives UK's first rejection-free kidney from mum

Doctors reprogrammed eight-year-old Aditi's immune system so she does not need daily anti-rejection drugs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…

AI risks destabilising world, deputy PM to tell UN

Oliver Dowden will warn the pace of change could outstrip governments' abilities to make AI safe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6wg…

Student's 'freshers' flu' turned out to be meningitis

A student who ignored the symptoms of meningitis urges others to be aware of the signs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/MTGlfkP

Inside Tiktok's real-life frenzies - from riots to false murder accusations

Former staff and users tell the BBC the app's algorithm has encouraged harmful real-life behaviour. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/m…

Google accused of directing motorist to drive off collapsed bridge

Google had been asked to update its maps in the nine years before the father of two's death. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/QBlKMrL

Musk start-up Neuralink seeks people for brain-implant trial

The company hopes to help people with paralysis move a cursor, or type, using its brain implant. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uRFb9tD

Parents in US offered refunds for Fortnite purchases

Parents in the US whose children made unintended in-game purchases will be offered $245m (£198m) in refunds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift…

Doctor paid £3,000 for shift as new strike begins

Concern mounts about costs of walkouts in England, as doctors charge premium rates to provide cover. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Dxqe8gm

Elon Musk woos world leaders, courting controversy

The billionaire's forays into sensitive geopolitical issues and his global clout have come under scrutiny. from BBC News - Technology https://i…

Government row with Facebook over private messages

The government has launched a campaign criticising Meta for planned encryption of Facebook messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/iPFn…

FTX: 'King of Crypto' parents sued over missing millions

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift…

Online Safety Bill: Crackdown on harmful social media content agreed

The law aims to force firms to remove illegal content and protect children from some legal but harmful material. from BBC News - Technology https:/…

What to do if you have Covid: Symptoms, tests and can you go to work or school?

No Covid restrictions are in place across the UK, so how should you manage having it? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/auh9Fwr

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from advert income

The comedian and actor is accused of historical rape and sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jmLeK3O

Children on puberty blockers saw mental health change - new analysis

New analysis finds most children had a significant change in their mental health while on the drugs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/YTpzMZq

Hull cataract patient brings legal action over vision loss

John Stabler says the pain he felt after routine surgery was like being hit "with a sledgehammer". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…

Double doctors' strike - what you need to know

Consultants and junior doctors in England begin their first joint strike across the NHS in England. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/wFUtvip

Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system". from BBC News - Technology https…

Call of Duty Warzone: Does UK esports scene need more live events?

The Call of Duty Warzone world champs were crowned in London at an interesting time for the UK scene. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/nsN…

Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SAE9c7J

Kent woman called 999 from hospital over care concerns

Ava Stanley from Higham says she "thought she was going to die" when nurses ignored her heart monitor. from BBC News - Health https://ift…

Covid: Over-65s called for jabs as hospital cases rise

The rollout has been brought forward as a precaution against a highly-mutated new Covid variant. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LwNfYoR

Online Safety Bill will have failed if harm not stopped - Ian Russell

Ian Russell says the Online Safety Bill must stop the kind of images his daughter saw before she died. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/wl…

Use a condom to avoid gonorrhoea, university students told

The sexually transmitted infection is at record levels in the UK and students are most at risk. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/CzvgYsu

Apple to update iPhone 12 in France over radiation

Apple will update the phone in France but not elsewhere over what it says is "not a safety concern". from BBC News - Technology https://i…

20mph: Wales speed limit sat-nav warning ahead of change

Drivers told follow signs not sat-navs when Wales lowers speed limits in built-up areas from Sunday. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/uLTs…

Meditate to beat stress blood pressure, say guidelines

There is enough scientific evidence for some less conventional "body and mind" approaches, say experts. from BBC News - Health https://if…

Taiwan tells Elon Musk it is 'not for sale'

Mr Musk draws anger from Taipei again for his comments saying the island belongs to China. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/098C1MA

Scientists discover how brain cells die in Alzheimer’s

The findings, which had been a mystery for decades, give new ideas for treating the disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Y4o7Grs

NHS waiting list in England rises to record 7.7m

Ministers blame strikes for worsening situation as extra £200m set aside for winter. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/N21w8c4

England's only antidepressant withdrawal helpline to close

The NHS pulled funding for the service, saying it was never intended to be a national helpline. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GdHKfJ1

AI and sound - helping firms build their own 'sonic identity'

Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/4dWfHZS

New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands

The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uVq7NZn

'Overwhelming consensus' on AI regulation - Musk

Tech heavyweights gathered in Washington DC to discuss the regulation of artificial intelligence. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/D3LeEj7…

France sets out plan to ban disposable vapes

France joins several other European countries that are trying to stop children using e-cigarettes. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/d5C9SQ6

AI quiz: Can you tell which image is real?

Test your skills at spotting AI-generated images with Bitesize's monthly AI quiz. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/STpweub

Under-review Nottingham maternity units no longer inadequate

The Care Quality Commission says the troubled service has improved - but more needs to be done. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/SgLnpRY

Nitrous oxide: MPs approve bill to ban laughing gas possession

Under the law change possessing the drug would carry a sentence of up to two years in prison or a large fine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…

MPs to investigate sexual harassment of female surgeons

It comes after women told BBC News of assaults by senior surgical colleagues in the operating theatre. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/sQcUAg…

Cryptoqueen: Accomplice jailed for 20 years for OneCoin financial scam

Sebastian Karl Greenwood was sentenced by a US judge for the massive scam that stole billions from investors. from BBC News - Technology https://if…

Google trial: US takes on tech giant in landmark case

A landmark trial against the search engine will be a key test of whether the US can rein in the industry. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

Strep B: Mum calls for all pregnant women to be tested

Shannon Doherty spoke out after her baby son, Rían, became critically ill with the infection. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/idZEkrY

Elusive Ernie: China's new chatbot has a censorship problem

Ernie, Baidu's answer to ChatGPT, is wary of sensitive subjects - and clearly dodges questions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/z9LS1…

Urban oases combine roof gardens and solar panels

Combining solar panels and a roof garden is a tricky and costly engineering task. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/lObvr1J

Martha's rule: Mother to press health secretary on patient rights

Merope Mills, whose daughter's death was preventable, says she will meet Stephen Barclay this week. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/dO9Bc…

Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8DKe…

Dolly the Sheep creator Ian Wilmut dies aged 79

Creating the world's first cloned mammal was arguably one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th Century. from BBC News - Health h…

Infection expert calls for return of free Covid tests

Prof Rowland Kao said it was important to track the new Covid variant and some people cannot afford the tests. from BBC News - Health https://ift.t…

Bristol Spire Hospital widens investigation into mesh surgeon

The private Spire hospital widens its review of mesh surgeon Tony Dixon's operations. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/lVwcmna

Hospital inspectors probe Nottingham NHS trust over three baby deaths

The Nottingham University Hospitals trust is already facing a police investigation over the deaths. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/LjSFx60

Covid: Care homes and housebound get booster shots in England

The jabs are being given faster than planned in England, because a new variant is spreading in the UK. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/BVb609…

Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?

Covid vaccine rules are changing, but those most at risk will be offered another jab in the autumn. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Vbrlcx3

Roblox coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5

The popular children's gaming platform has more than 60 million players a day, according to the firm. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt…

Elon Musk says he withheld Starlink over Crimea to avoid escalation

A senior Ukrainian official says this enabled Russian attacks and accuses him of "committing evil". from BBC News - Technology https://if…

Tech giants face fines for animal cruelty videos

The change to the Online Safety Bill comes as a result of a BBC Eye Investigation into global monkey abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.…

New Covid variant BA.2.86 behind Norfolk care home outbreak

Health officials say it is too early to know whether BA.2.86 is more serious than previous strains. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/cWLuPb9

Apple shares slide after China government iPhone ban reports

The technology giant's stock market valuation has fallen by almost $200bn in the last two days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pzra8…

YouTube starts verifying health workers in the UK

The plan will help ensure YouTubers are genuinely qualified to dish out medical information. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PhyVODc

Sam Eljamel: Public inquiry to be held into disgraced brain surgeon

Sam Eljamel harmed dozens of patients while working at NHS Tayside, leaving many with life-changing injuries. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…

Nottingham maternity deaths: Police announce criminal inquiry

Police are to investigate deaths at a trust in Nottingham, already the subject of a major review. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/XNxHGAY

Period trackers to be reviewed over data concerns

Many women are worried about the information they share, the regulator says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/MgHoxfs

Crumbling concrete fears at host of new hospitals

The NHS has identified Raac at 41 sites in England but the total may grow as more trusts come forward. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/oRA0bK…

Google: Political adverts must disclose use of AI

The announcement follows fears AI-generated images and audio are already infiltrating ads. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xcHWmkP

Bleeding disorder: 'I'm trapped in my house and avoid family events'

Sharon Gregg, who bleeds from her nose, eyes and fingernails, calls for understanding of her rare disorder. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/m…

How AI may be a powerful tool in treating male infertility

Fertility experts are now using artificial intelligence to help find sperm in medical samples. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1wrAoWM

Young autistic people dying despite warnings over care

BBC analysis of notices issued by coroners shows repeated failings in the care of autistic people. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/pERKhUc

Government denies U-turn on encrypted messaging row

The government states that the tech tools for accessing private messages don't yet exist. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/pRGT4ZB

Scientists grow whole model of human embryo, without sperm or egg

The research helps understanding of the earliest moments of life and the reasons behind infertility. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ckLtwnq

Staffordshire surgeon sought over alleged sexual assaults

Police say they continue to pursue a surgeon after two separate complaints of assault were made. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jastmlE

Starfield creator on 'choice anxiety', long games and exclusive titles

Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game. from BBC News - Technology https://ift…

Arm Holdings: Chip giant hopes for market value of more than $50bn

The UK-based firm is courting investors as its listing in the US looks to be the biggest of the year. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/xSg…

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/…

NHS ombudsman calls for Martha's rule to give power to patients

Rob Behrens says he was moved by the plea of Merope Mills, who shared the story of her daughter's death. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/…

Praying Margate doctor overstepped the boundaries, tribunal hears

Dr Richard Scott was previously given a formal warning in 2012 after "pushing" his religious views. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt…

Losing my son to suicide felt like my heart was ripped out

Louise Russell is campaigning for more help and awareness after the death of her son Ciaran. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/fi230gI

Hundreds of UK women can now take legal action over Essure device

They say the sterilisation device left them in pain - but the manufacturer defends its safety. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/baLkUGy

Teenage vaping: ‘I’ll have puffs as I’m falling asleep’

Seventeen-year-old Leia is one of a growing number of teenage vapers - but she’s trying hard to quit. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/gkpjsm2…

Dr Michael Watt: 2018 assessment found he was not fit to practice

Neurologist Dr Michael Watt was at the centre of of Northern Ireland's biggest ever patient recall . from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/jwK7…

New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming

In the Netherlands, experiments are underway to ensure future food supply and cut carbon emissions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/8KQFU…

Moon base: Bangor scientists design fuel to live in space

An energy source which could sustain life on the Moon for long periods has been designed by researchers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/…

Infant leukaemia: Ipswich mother tells of her baby death heartbreak

A mother-of-two from Suffolk says she hopes new research will spare other parents from devastation. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/ry4zSIM

NHS gets limited stock of Wegovy weight-loss jab

Some UK patients could be prescribed the popular shot by specialist NHS weight management services. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/uapWIMs

Martha's rule: Call for right to second opinion after tragic teen death

Martha Mills died just over two years ago after failures by doctors to spot and treat her condition. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/f9aHWJV

Google's search for an AI future as it turns 25

The tech giant celebrates its 25th birthday this month, but faces new threats to its dominance. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/ydpY8mu

Tech firms fail to tackle Russian propaganda - EU

Russian disinformation has increased on X since Elon Musk's takeover, according to a report. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/6xl1baL

Plans to ban unlicensed Botox providers in England made public

Anyone carrying out cosmetic injections must be trained to do so under strict new proposals. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/4IMVuyc

Lauren Bridges: Out-of-area patient died in 'cry for help', inquest jury finds

Lauren Bridges, 20, died after being moved to a mental health hospital 250 miles from her home. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/Mw7p8oj

Paris says au revoir to rental e-scooters

The ban comes after a vote in the French capital - but is it democracy in action? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/1sKCPVN

X, formerly Twitter, to collect biometric and employment data

The social media firm, formerly Twitter, will gather facial information if premium users give consent. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/UC…

Cervical cancer: 'I avoided my smear test - don't avoid yours'

Wendy Clarke is encouraging women to get tested after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/GBL6ysx
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