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Libraries to host community events over winter
The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.
NHS doctor suspended over alleged antisemitic social media posts
The tribunal ruled the doctor's posts "may impact on patient confidence" in both her and the profession.
NHS trust fined £200k over vulnerable girl's death
A court found a health trust had failed to provide safe care for Ellame at Worthing Hospital.
School shuts for deep clean after pupil sickness
Congleton High School wrote to staff and parents to inform them of the closure.
Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash
Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive".
Will my favourite drink cost more?
Packaged milk drinks, including some packaged coffees, will be included in the "sugar tax", the Health Secretary has announced.
Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report
Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.
Review of unpaid carer debts announced after damning report
Former charity boss Liz Sayce found confusing guidance on Carer's Allowance had left thousands with fines and surprise bills.
Milkshakes and lattes to face sugar tax in UK
The tax on sugary drinks is being extended to include pre-packaged milk-based drinks.
Sugar tax extended to milk-based drinks: What you need to know
Milkshakes and lattes to be included in UK sugar tax scheme for the first time.
Transplant pioneer Sir Terence English dies at 93
Tributes are paid to the renowned surgeon who carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant.
Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain
Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.
JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.
JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs
Catherine calls for end to 'stigma' around addiction
The message from the Princess of Wales comes on Addiction Awareness Week.
Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy
The toddler has astounded doctors with his progress, nine months after the ground-breaking treatment.
Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy
Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer
The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.
'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.
Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm
Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?
Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture
The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.
Non-smoker diagnosed with lung cancer at 37 demands 'urgent action'
Jules Fielder is using Instagram to raise awareness of lung cancer in young women.
Your kid having a hard time? Dr Becky has this tip
Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy says resisting the urge to fix, and connecting with your child instead, is key.
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable'
Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant.
Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK
The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.
What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds
The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence.
'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making.
UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry
Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England.
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.
Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.
Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis
Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.
Life-changing surgery means boy gets first sleepover
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
AI vs superbugs: UK invests millions to tackle drug-resistant infections
The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics.
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