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Updated 2024-03-28 11:01
Confusion over ultra-processed food labelling
Not enough data to say adding processing information to labelling would be helpful, researchers say.
NHS 'not ready' for new Alzheimer's drugs
A leading charity says the NHS is unprepared for the rollout of innovative new drugs.
Wegovy, the weight-loss drug flying off the shelves
How did Danish weight-loss treatment Wegovy become a global sales sensation?
'There is no right or wrong way to have alopecia'
Gail Porter has shown people that bald is beautiful - but she can wear wigs too, says campaigner.
Junior doctors to strike over five days, BMA says
They will walk out on 24-28 February in a dispute with the government over pay.
Measles cases continuing to rise
A sharp rise in numbers over the past six weeks is being driven by cases in Birmingham.
Cancer waiting times in 2023 worst on record
Proportion starting treatment within 62 days in England drops to new low after 11 years of decline.
First UK patient recruited to new eczema drug trial
A doctor with the NHS trust says the medication being trialled is "potentially highly effective".
Men on Viagra may reduce Alzheimer's risk - study
A study suggests a link, but more research is needed to prove the drugs benefit the brain.
Primodos victims 'airbrushed' from financial help
Families are heartbroken to be left out of a scheme proposing support for other patients.
'Where I live, many people don't have teeth'
As the government unveils its NHS dentistry plan, people in England speak about their fight to get seen.
Health scandal victims need payouts soon - report
Patient watchdog calls for payouts for those left disabled by an epilepsy drug or hurt by pelvic mesh.
Dentist shortages to be tackled with cash incentive
Dental leaders say new measures to improve access to care in England do not go far enough in meeting needs.
How common is King's incidental cancer diagnosis?
Being diagnosed with cancer during treatment for another condition is something many experience.
New mum urges HIV checks amid case rise
Becky has spoken out as official figures show testing for HIV remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Sunak admits he has failed to cut NHS waiting lists
The PM is also challenged to make a bet on another of his key pledges, of sending some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Under fives betrayed as health declines - experts
Experts highlight child obesity, tooth decay and infant deaths, saying urgent action needed in UK.
Man told NHS will not fund £40k a time treatment
Craig Shore, who has ocular uveal melanoma, will have to pay up to 240,000 for chemosaturation.
Parents of sudden-death children 'let down by NHS'
Sudden unexplained death in childhood claims 50 lives in the UK every year - some parents get no support.
Did bodybuilding bring on my early perimenopause?
Adele Johnston was 33 when she developed painful symptoms such as heart palpitations and itchy skin.
Can Musk's Neuralink brain chip really change the world?
The world's richest man is betting heavily on his brain chip, but he has ground to make up.
Cancer doctor takes gamble to treat his brain tumour
Richard Scolyer hopes the life-saving melanoma research he pioneered could treat his brain tumour.
Online GP access leaves patients lost, says report
Healthwatch Surrey says many people are left feeling helpless and lost with online services.
Covid inquiry: Five things we learned last week
Senior politicians from the Scottish and UK governments gave evidence on the inquiry's third and final week in Edinburgh.
Improvement in cancer survival rates slowing down
The number of people beating the disease was rising five times faster in the 2000s.
Patient 'reborn' after priority lung transplant
Georgie Cooper says: "It was amazing to feel the air in my lungs after my transplant."
New treatment hope for blood cancer patients
A new injection can help the immune system to attack and destroy cancerous cells.
Flu cases hit new winter high in England
The NHS warns it is still "in the thick" of a challenging winter, as flu cases surge.
Women on gynae waiting lists 'feel abandoned'
A review of gynae services in NI finds that more than 37,000 women are on hospital waiting lists.
Gene therapy blocks painful hereditary disorder
A single dose of gene therapy was enough to stop the painful swelling attacks caused by angiodema.
Jewish people offered gene test for cancer risk
NHS England says it wants to test 30,000 Jewish people over the next two years for faulty BRCA genes.
Seven conditions that your local chemist can treat
Pharmacies in England are able to supply antibiotics and advice without patients seeing a doctor.
'I saved £200 by doing Dry January'
Jasmine Hoole was one of the millions who gave up drinking for a month.
Mental health unit patients denied dignity - review
A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment.
Captain Sir Tom Moore: What has happened to his legacy?
How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight?
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The second round of public hearings examined how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.
Sturgeon: I did not take Covid decisions for political reasons
Scotland's former first minister says none of her decisions were based on trying to advance the cause of independence.
Covid inquiry: John Swinney manually deleted texts to Nicola Sturgeon
The ex-deputy first minister says he will apologise "unreservedly" if he "misunderstood" messaging policy.
West Midlands has 75% of England's measles cases
A consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA said the outbreak in the region "remains a concern".
Mollie Pearce from The Traitors on her disability 'double whammy'
Mollie Pearce opens up about life in the castle with a stoma bag called Sid and limb difference.
Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip
The company intends for such chips to eventually help tackle complex medical conditions.
NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial
Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says.
Skin cancer blood test trial 'possibly saved my life'
Doctors at The Christie in Manchester used a blood test to help decide on Jose Sotorrio's treatment.
Medicine stopped in 1980s linked to rare Alzheimer's cases
Contaminated injections of growth hormone may have caused five rare cases of dementia, scientists think.
NHS dentistry: Ex-miner 'thrilled' to get appointment after seven-month wait
David Creamer says he has been "living on painkillers and soup" since his teeth fell out in June.
Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health
Rishi Sunak announces the plan, saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.
Rishi Sunak: Weekly fast is important discipline for me
The PM says fasting at the beginning of the week means he can "indulge" in sugary treats at other times.
King Charles leaves hospital as Kate recovers at home
The King has left hospital after prostate treatment, with the Princess of Wales home after abdominal surgery.
Enlarged prostate: What is it and how to treat it
Charities have welcomed the King going public about his prostate problem.
'There are loads of people that vape at school'
A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.
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