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How is the King's cancer treatment going?
The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.
First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial
Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.
Smear tests of 3,000 women to be reviewed
The Southern Health Trust says the move is not out of concern but to provide extra assurance.
England tops chart for child alcohol use - report
The World Health Organization also finds higher rates of drinking and vaping among teenage girls.
Calls to help with donations of 'miracle' plasma
Two women describe the life-changing impacts of immunoglobulin in treating their health conditions.
Action needed on needless asthma deaths, says charity
There were more than 12,000 UK deaths in the past decade, many of them needless, a charity warns.
PM's dementia adviser quits over benefits clawback
Johnny Timpson says the government is failing to protect vulnerable people by not intervening earlier.
'Covid Inquiry needs to hear from people like me'
Peter Livingstone hopes the inquiry will look at how people with disabilities coped in the pandemic.
What is the smoking ban and how will it work?
The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes.
Cigarette prices motivating more to give up - study
The cost-of-living crisis is having an impact - but health concerns remain the top reason for quitting.
Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney
An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.
Letby seeks permission for conviction appeal
Lucy Letby is applying for permission to appeal her convictions before a panel of judges.
Drug dealers offer BBC team deadly opioids
Powerful synthetic drugs linked to dozens of deaths are being sent to the UK from China, BBC finds.
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.
Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis
The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.
What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans?
We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes.
What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans?
We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes.
Gender care review author attacks 'misinformation'
Dr Hilary Cass says adults who deliberately spread false information are putting young people at risk.
Post office scandal helped infected blood campaign
Campaigner Andy Evans said it has raised awareness of those given infected blood products.
Sunak sets out plans to tackle 'sick note culture'
The PM wants to strip GPs of power to issue sick notes but Labour says he has run out of ideas.
Ketamine addict: 'I can't walk 50m without weeing'
Specialist clinics are helping increasing numbers of young ketamine users with damaged bladders.
Almost a quarter of kids aged 5-7 have smartphones
The regulator calls the data a "wake up call", and says parents and industry need to do more.
Scotland's under-18s gender clinic pauses puberty blockers
It follows a landmark review of gender services in England which warned of a lack of research.
Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.
Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.
Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials
They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.
NHS weight management service offered to under fours
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.
NHS weight management service offered to under fours
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help.
More young, affluent women may be smoking - study
Younger women could benefit from targeted interventions to tackle the apparent rise, researchers say.
GP could be struck off after Just Stop Oil protest
Dr Sarah Benn from Birmingham was part of a demonstration at the Kingsbury oil terminal in 2022.
'My son had a stroke when he was 12 minutes old'
The implentation of a UK childhood stroke registry is critical, a paediatric consultant says.
Give vape-addicted kids nicotine patches – report
Underage vaping should be seen as a dependency issue, not pupil misconduct, say health officials.
Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16
Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.
Met investigates 'stem-cell autism cure' claim
The local council says it is aware of concerns over "experimental procedures" on autistic children.
Girl, 8, has world-first brain surgery
A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition.
Singer Lucy Rose couldn't lift her baby after collapsing
The musician broke her back in eight places after giving birth, but struggled to be taken seriously.
Call to ban smacking in England and Northern Ireland
Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009
Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.
Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.
Martin Tyler: I nearly lost my voice forever
The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.
'Inoperable' Eva gets spinal surgery after review
A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week.
Arm skin patch could warn of organ rejection
A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.
End-of-life case parents call for naming of doctors
The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.
Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid
Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.
'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage
Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.
Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups
Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.
Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands
Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.
Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born
The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.
NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open
People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.
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