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Health experts say a ban on nitrous oxide may stop users seeking medical help.

The inquiry is being upgraded to statutory by the health secretary after criticism from her victims' families.

Vaccines for the most vulnerable will start being given in September instead of October in England.

The trust's ex-chief executive said he was asked to run a hospital trust despite Letby's murder probe.

NHS bosses lament huge toll walkouts are having in England, warning true figure could be even higher.

The latest figures for Scotland show 1,276 people died from conditions caused by alcohol in 2022.

Medical student Megan McGillin was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver 11 years ago.

The NHS scheme aims to reach more people in the community for important health monitoring.

The parasite - usually found in pythons - could have been there for two months, scientists say.

People in the poorest parts of England and Scotland live further away from a life-saving device.

Siyani Sheth, 17, says mental health can be a taboo topic for the South Asian community.

Campaigners slam a report as the BBC reveals drafts were edited to remove leadership criticism.

Anthony Fauci tells the BBC's Katty Kay that 96% of the US population has a degree of immunity.

Relatives of residents who died with the virus are claiming damages for loss of life and distress caused.

A Scotland-wide review has made more than 50 recommendations to improve services.

The trial will use different combinations of drug to treat breast cancers that have spread to bones.

Lynn Mosley is struggling to see a specialist after cancelling her wedding due to poor health.

The health board that treated Farrah Moseley-Brown admits failings in her care.

Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers.

Menstrual blood tests could be used as a means of monitoring cardiovascular conditions or diabetes.

The BMA has rejected a 5% pay offer and is balloting members on taking industrial action.

The husband and wife are calling for more investment into brain tumours research.

A man says his father-in-law, 85, was left on a trolley after being admitted with stomach pain.

Analysis suggests senior doctor pay a little behind Germany and Ireland but higher than Spain and Italy.

A judge says the man, who has "chronic" kidney disease, should not be made to undergo treatment.

Two teams of US scientists have converted brain signals into words at a faster rate than before.

Advertising watchdog found Boots promoted infant milk formula in adverts, which is prohibited.

Julie and Neil Stout's daughter Jessica Mai died after giving birth in Ipswich Hospital in May 2021.

Safety concerns about A&Es in Elgin and Aberdeen are being ignored claim senior doctors.

The 34-year-old hopes to now become a mum as older sister donates her womb in pioneering transplant.

The lead consultant where Lucy Letby worked tells BBC there is "no apparent accountability" for hospital managers.

New figures show 4,000 hours of PE have been lost from the curriculum in state schools in England.

The scans pick up some cancers that would be missed by PSA blood tests alone.

Can lessons be learned from Portugal, which relaxed its drugs laws more than 20 years ago?

Pauline Duddy's 21-year-old daughter, Jasmin, died with pregabalin in her system in February.

The study detected physical differences in the eyes of people with Parkinson's and those without the condition.

Updated guidance spells out expected behaviour and how to raise concerns about colleagues, amid concerns of abuse.

Fitness influencer Stef Williams says she struggled to find help online when she was diagnosed.

Alison Kelly is suspended from her current role after information emerged in the Lucy Letby trial.

Giving the nurse a whole-life sentence, the judge says there was "a malevolence bordering on sadism".

The dad of two murdered boys says "it destroyed me", and a mum says she relives an attack "every day".

The mother of Baby C says she is "horrified that someone so evil exists" as the serial killer is sentenced.

The broadcaster, 57, urged his Virgin Radio listeners to get themselves checked.

Looking at gene patterns in blood could reduce the overuse of antibiotics, say researchers.

Letby has indicated she will not be in court for sentencing, sparking calls for more powers to force criminals to attend.

Underwear labels urge people to contact their GP if they spot symptoms of breast or testicular cancer.

Grieving parents say regulators in both India and The Gambia failed their young children.

Amy Dowden is undergoing chemotherapy after her breast cancer diagnosis in May.

Scotland's national director urges eligible people to get vaccinated when the programme starts.

The inquiry will investigate the circumstances around the deaths, as well as the handling of concerns.