3 h. ago Pope Francis in ‘critical condition’ after suffering severe respiratory crisis

The 88-year-old pontiff has been in hospital for a week with a complex lung infection

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3 h. ago Pope Francis is in a 'critical condition' and has received blood transfusions after suffering asthmatic respiratory crisis, Vatican says

Pope Francis, 88, who has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection, also received blood transfusions after tests showed a condition associated with anemia, the Vatican said.

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4 h. ago Pope Francis in critical condition after suffering 'asthmatic respiratory crisis'

The 88-year-old has been in hospital for a week with a complex lung infection.

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4 h. ago Pope Francis now in a critical condition after respiratory crisis, Vatican says

The pontiff is in hospital for a complex lung infection and has been given high flows of oxygen and blood transfusionsThe Vatican has said Pope Francis is in a critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.Francis has been hospitalised for a week with a complex lung infection. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Pope Francis CRITICAL with respiratory crisis in hospital as Vatican issues health update

Pope Francis, who has been hospitalised for a week at the Gemelli hospital in Rome with a complex lung infection, is in a critical condition, the Vatican said in its latest update

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8 h. ago NHS warns ‘clothes not fitting well’ could be sign of back condition

It could need treatment, the NHS warns

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11 h. ago Pope Francis at risk of sepsis as he is seriously ill, Vatican updates

The Pope remains in hospital where he is battling pneumonia and 'complex respiratory infection'

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24 h. ago Equalities watchdog issues warning to NHS board at centre of trans nurse row amid fears new 'staff transitioning guide' is unlawful

NHS Fife has defended its decision to allow trans medic Beth Upton to use the women's facilities at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, despite nurse Sandie Peggie raising concerns.

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26 h. ago NHS trust warned of ‘widespread communication issues’ after man died from fall

Carl Eastman, 96, suffered an irreversible bleed on the brain after falling in the Enhanced Care Bay of the Royal Free Hospital in north London.

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33 h. ago Warning issued to three vulnerable groups as norovirus cases at 'record high'

An average of 1,160 patients a day were in hospital with norovirus last week, according to the NHS

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34 h. ago Dogs can catch norovirus but should pet owners be worried as hospitals hit with 'storm' of vomiting bug

Norovirus cases have surged in England, but are our furry friends also at risk?

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35 h. ago Scientist explains why norovirus is so contagious amid 'storm' of infections

Hospitals in England are facing a norovirus 'storm', but why is the vomiting bug so contagious?

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38 h. ago How much ink gets into your body during tattoos as NHS issues warning?

Tats break the skin, potentially meaning infections and other health issues - but how much colour seeps in?

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58 h. ago NHS warns 'a storm of norovirus infections' means hospitals are 'near capacity'

NHS England data shows people hospitalised with norovirus jumped 22% last week to a new winter high amid warnings the sickness bug is still on the rise

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59 h. ago NHS warns England is being hit with norovirus 'storm' as infections reach 'all

The NHS says a record number of norovirus patients are in hospital in England

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60 h. ago NHS warns that 'pins and needles' could lead to 'irreversible' health issues

Experiencing this sensation could be a sign of a deficiency.

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3 d. ago Pope Francis funeral rehearsals under way as pontiff remains ill in hospital

Pope Francis, 88, was diagnosed with a 'complex' respiratory infection after being rushed to hospital with severe chest pain - and plans for his funeral are now believed to be under way

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3 d. ago 'I live knowing putrid hospital turned my baby's body black and killed her'

Grieving mum Theresa Smith told an inquiry into her newborn's death that she has endured 'eight years of absolute hell' knowing her baby turned 'coal black' from an infection caused by an 'absolutely putrid hospital'

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3 d. ago A century of life expectancy improvements in Europe has ended

Lancet study looked at 16 EU countries and the four nations of the UK as the NHS warns ‘we can’t treat our way out of this obesity crisis’

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4 d. ago These health conditions flare up in cold weather and can put people in hospital, warns NHS

Heart attacks and strokes for people aged over 60 are more than twice as likely to happen during cold spells lasting at least four days

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