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Updated 2024-11-24 09:00
UK Covid infections rise as Delta variant dominates
There is some regional variation in infection rates and some good news on vaccine efficacy.
Paul Lamb: Assisted suicide campaigner dies aged 65
Paul Lamb leaves a "fierce legacy" of fighting for patients and the right to die, supporters say.
Man from Windsor to have 'record-breaking' kidneys removed
Warren Higgs says doctors believe he might have the heaviest kidneys in the world.
Christian Eriksen: Defibrillator sales soar after Denmark footballer's collapse
The device - which gives a high-energy electric shock to the heart - helped save the player's life.
Covid: Disruption to surgery 'will affect millions'
There were 1.5 million fewer procedures in 2020 than expected, a study in England and Wales suggests.
Covid: All adults able to book coronavirus vaccination in England
People aged 18 and over are being invited to make an appointment for their first vaccination.
Covid: NHS Wales under 'substantial pressure' amid backlog
Almost 600,000 people are on Welsh hospital waiting lists, almost 30% up on pre-pandemic levels.
Covid: Epidemic growing across England, says study
The rollout of jabs to younger people is key to reducing further spread, researchers say.
Bereaved dad Mark King demonstrates how to use a defibrillator
Mark King’s 12-year-old son died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.
Why does my hay fever seem so bad this year?
Some people are saying their symptoms are worse than ever - but can that be the case?
UK aid cuts risk millions of lives, warns World Health Organization
It leaves millions of the world’s poorest at risk from “neglected tropical diseases”, says agency.
Living with obesity: The people who are hard-wired to store fat
Specialist health professionals say obesity should be regarded as a complex illness, and people with the condition shouldn't be blamed for it.
Cardiac arrest survival chances are improved by study
The study could lead to changes in how life-saving treatment is administered in hospital.
Covid: Deaf campaigner takes legal action over No 10 briefings
The government is accused of breaching the Equality Act by failing to provide sign language interpreters.
Covid vaccine to be compulsory for England care home staff
The health secretary says it is a "sensible and reasonable step” and could be extended to the NHS.
Covid: Children aged 12-17 unlikely to be offered vaccine in UK
Some groups of children may be vaccinated - but not all, the UK's vaccine experts are expected to say.
Boy, 9, writes plea to PM for epileptic brother's cannabis treatment
Thomas Braun's younger brother has up to 100 epileptic seizures a day.
Ex-England captain Mike Tindall reunites with dad with Parkinson's
The year Mike Tindall won the Rugby World Cup was the same year his father received his diagnosis.
Another life-saving Covid treatment found
Monoclonal antibody therapy, given by drip, can save some of the sickest hospital patients.
What are the Delta variant symptoms?
The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.
Covid-19: 'Immunisation moving us to a better place everyday'
Prof Adam Finn says he understands why people need dates to hold on to but "this is a process".
Christian Eriksen: What can cause a cardiac arrest?
Athletes can be more at risk because of stress on their hearts, but they can happen to anyone at any time.
Self-harm warning signs can appear decade earlier
Even at age five, some children are more likely to self-harm than their classmates.
Covid: Lockdown easing in England delayed to 19 July
Most remaining curbs on social contact will continue - but the cap on wedding guests will be lifted.
Christian Eriksen: Dad back playing football after cardiac arrest
Andrew Barnett had a cardiac arrest while playing football in front of his son in 2018.
Covid: Lockdown easing in England to be delayed by four weeks
Most current Covid rules will remain for four more weeks after 21 June, government sources say.
Covid-19: Vaccine booster study begins in Cambridge
The Cov-Boost study is testing seven vaccines to see which works best as a third dose.
The gay men who can donate blood in the UK for the first time
Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.
Blood donation: Gay couple 'thrilled' after rules change
Until now men who have sex with men had to wait three months before donating.
Covid vaccination: All adults in Wales offered first jab
Welsh health minister says vaccine rollout is six weeks ahead of schedule as Wales leads world.
Headache and runny nose linked to Delta variant
People may need to be on the lookout for different Covid symptoms, according to researchers.
ASMR: Former farmer, 84, is accidental YouTube star
John Butler's videos have been watched by millions after he became popular with the ASMR community.
Jess Phillips: Ditch HPV stigma to avoid the shame I felt
With more women being told they have the virus, Jess Phillips says there needs to be more discussion.
G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations
PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out".
Covid: Final decision on 21 June easing not taken yet, Boris Johnson says
Ministers are still looking at the data ahead of an announcement on Monday, Boris Johnson says.
G7 leaders pledge 1bn doses of vaccines for poorer countries - Johnson
G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson.
Covid-19: 'We will have a substantial third wave'
Sage scientist warns opening up too soon would "fan the flames" of a third wave of coronavirus.
Oxford writer welcomes gay blood donor rule change
Writer Wayne Brown welcomes the change after he was turned away from donating last year.
Tourette’s Syndrome: ‘I don’t want people to think I’m a bad child’
Ten-year-old Deaglan McCallion wants people to be more understanding of his condition.
Covid: PM promises caution over 21 June lockdown end
Boris Johnson says it is vital any changes are "irreversible", amid rising Delta variant cases.
NHS in Wales: 'Culture of bullying' among staff
Five whistleblowers working in or with the Welsh NHS share their experiences of bullying and harassment.
Coronavirus: Vaccine passports considered for use at big events
Covid passports could be used at events such as sports matches and concerts, the BBC understands.
Covid: Is there a limit to how much worse variants can get?
The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time.
Call for urgent action to prevent learning disability deaths
This group is experiencing huge inequalities and often dying from avoidable causes, a report says.
Milton Keynes girl, 6, cheered by classmates on first 100m walk
Bea's mum calls it a "massive achievement," after two heart operations due to a rare disorder.
Vaccinating children against Covid-19
Ros Atkins on the debate about giving Pfizer vaccine to children aged 12-15.
Covid: Unvaccinated most at risk from Delta variant
There have been nearly 30,000 new cases of the variant in the UK in the past week.
Assisted dying campaigner Noel Conway dies aged 71
Noel Conway's wife says her husband had a "painless and dignified death" at home.
Covid-19: Vaccines minister says a 'big effort' is needed to vaccinate the world
Nadhim Zahawi on how the UK aims to distribute vaccine doses to poorer countries.
UK to donate more than 100m surplus vaccine doses, says PM
Boris Johnson says the donations to countries in need will begin within weeks.
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