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A minister responds to a coroner over the death of Melissa Kerr, who died during surgery in Turkey.

It comes after top scientist Sir Patrick Vallance said the pair had different opinions over lockdown.

The UK's chief scientific adviser during Covid recorded his thoughts most evenings in handwritten notes.

For some, a glass is enough to trigger headache due to the way their body metabolises the drink, scientists say.

Jesses, 4, from Essex, who has cystic fibrosis, will begin taking Kaftrio drug after its approval.

The lawsuit says four of the largest social media firms knowingly expose children to harmful products.

The health minister says winter pressures could have an impact on waiting list targets.

Victoria Atkins says she has always been absolutely "scrupulous" in declaring her interests.

Senior midwife Donna Ockenden says her ongoing review had found criticism of interpretation services.

Angela Kirkpatrick is concerned about what stopping the treatment will do to her symptoms.

They are now likely to say ill-health affects their job as the middle-aged did 10 years ago.

It could be used instead of, or with, HRT for hot flushes and sleep changes, says new guidance.

The NHS watchdog says the findings are the worst in England since focused inspections began in 2018.

Medical regulators approve a gene therapy that aims to cure sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.

Marion Ritchie says she was grieving for the future that was gone when her husband was diagnosed.

Only one in 20 public bodies pays what it really costs to employ care workers to deliver support at home.

A range of new services will be available without the need to go to a GP, from December, in England.

Hannah Deacon suggests hundreds of parents who cannot get it medically turn to illegal methods.

Doctors warn drugs from unregulated sources could contain potentially toxic ingredients.

Jabs are to be offered in libraries and sports venues to improve access, the boss of NHS England will say.

All UK children should be protected against the virus at 12 and 18 months of age, advisers tell NHS.

Hospitals in England warn a lack of funds means they must scale back on extra beds and recruitment.

Indi Gregory's parents say they feel heartbroken and angry following the legal battle over her care.

The General Medical Council says efforts to recruit more UK doctors will take years to take effect.

A head teacher said one of his pupils collapsed after using a vape containing the illegal drug spice.

Christian Concern says eight-month-old Indi Gregory has been moved to a hospice.

It follows the deaths of four patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus in Glasgow.

Experts suggest rising child poverty is a major factor behind the estimated increase.

The mum of a baby with cystic fibrosis says it is "unthinkable" she may not get the drugs she needs.

Measures are needed to tackle an ageing population crisis, Chief Medical Officer Prof Chris Whitty says.

The controversial forum, linked to more than 50 UK deaths, can now only be viewed by registered members.

The surgery did not restore vision in the grafted eye, but experts do not rule out the possibility.

A team of more than 140 surgeons in New York successfully performed the procedure on Aaron James.

It is taking legal action over the Information Commissioner's ruling on details of victims' payouts.

The home secretary during the pandemic tells the Covid inquiry the flat penalty was not proportionate.

Claimant Jamie Scott suffered suffered severe brain injury after having the Covid jab in April 2021.

Catherine's son, George, has a rare condition that affects about 50 children in the UK each year.

The Rosalind Franklin Laboratory is being marketed to businesses in the life sciences sector.

Scale of problem revealed for first time in England with some waiting for as many as five treatments.

Trials suggest it can help people shed about 20% of body weight, but it is not recommended for NHS use yet.

A 5m study will begin in January to see how feasible it is to offer these types of tests to patients.

It comes after the Covid inquiry was told disabled people were "largely disregarded" during the pandemic.

The government has made the possession of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a criminal offence.

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

Thousands of patients remain in hospital each day despite being well enough to leave, data shows.

Patients can now go home on the same day as having surgery to remove stoma bags.

The numbers dying from the disease have risen steadily over the past 10 years, figures show.

The former PM suggested being injected with the virus on TV would calm public fears, an ex-adviser says.

The King's Speech promises a crackdown on vaping aimed at children.

Trials suggest anastrozole could reduce breast cancer cases by almost 50% in post-menopausal women.