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Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew

Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.

BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure.

Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson.

Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved.

A doctor who represents 300 GP practices says many would be forced to cut back on staffing or close.

The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate.

A law change is needed after three babies die after being given contaminated feed, a coroner says.

The presenter's partner says she has made an "enormous leap forward" as he thanked well-wishers.

The new measures aim to stop private care home providers benefiting excessively from a stretched system.

Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.

Kathleen Alexandra Warmington is struck off for making "inappropriate comments".

A person in California has tested positive for the emerging strain, which can cause a more serious illness.

The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows.

Patients awaiting some vascular operations in north Wales will need to travel to Stoke-on-Trent.

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.

Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law.

Fortifying bread and flour will help reduce neural tube defects, such as spina bifida.

A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.

A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.

A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life.

Pharmacists in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to reduce opening hours and stop home deliveries.

The family of a woman who ended her life while suffering postnatal depression say she was let down.

Prostate Cancer Research acknowledges more accurate tests would be needed to justify screening all men.

Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.

British Vogue's editor says skinny models are back "in", partly fuelled by weight loss drug Ozempic.

Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.

Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under the proposals for England and Wales.

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Dame Sally Davies told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry she had worried about the disposal of the nerve agent.

People in England will be able to get free varenicline tablets to help them quit cigarettes.

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Office for National Statistics data suggests homeworkers get more sleep and exercise on average.

Thousands of those eligible for free winter vaccinations fail to take up the offer, the NHS says.

Sue Hill will not receive a settlement after "systemic cultural failings" in her department.

Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.

Susan McGowan from North Lanarkshire died two weeks after taking the drug tirzepatide, brand name Mounjaro.

Specially adapted lorries have been visiting towns to offer NHS checks in the community.

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

Information on the menopause drugs' benefits and risks have been included in updated guidance.

The move is part of an overhaul of decades-old mental health legislation in England and Wales.

The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.

Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.

NHS England says hospitals being forced into paying premium rates of over 200 an hour.