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Medieval pointy-toed shoes led to Cambridge bunion surge
About 27% of 14th and 15th Century skeletons found in Cambridge digs had bunions.
Motor neurone disease: Intense exercise increases risk, say scientists
Regular and strenuous exercise can increase the risk of MND in people who are vulnerable, scientists say.
Monkeypox: Two cases identified in north Wales
Two people were admitted to a hospital in England, but one has since been discharged.
Delta variant: NI reduces time between Covid-19 vaccine doses
Authorities plan to leave a maximum of eight weeks between the first and second dose.
Five things Health Secretary Matt Hancock told MPs
The health secretary has been answering questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hospital waiting list tops 5m in England
But number of people waiting over a year drops for first time since pandemic began.
Scotland's first patients prescribed legal cannabis
The private clinic provides unlicensed medicines for people who do not meet NHS criteria.
My beautician saved my life from deadly skin cancer
Seonag was unaware she had a "mark" on the back of her thigh when she went for a Mother's Day massage.
Travellers at mercy of rogue testing firms, says Which?
Consumer group Which? says private testing firms are quoting misleading prices and lack regulatory oversight.
Covid: Everyone can see hospitalisations going up, says PM
Boris Johnson says vaccine protection is key to unlocking, as number in hospital with Covid hits 1,000.
Covid: As Matt Hancock faces grilling, what are key questions for him?
The health secretary will be quizzed by a panel of MPs about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Nadine Dorries says women should stand up to doctors
The health minister says women must be "confident" enough to demand different treatment if they want it.
Covid: Greater Manchester and Lancashire in testing and vaccine push
Extra support - including surge testing and vaccine buses - are provided to Covid hotspot areas.
Lockdown easing: Four numbers to look for ahead of the 21 June decision
The key numbers that offer clues as to whether "freedom day" will proceed as planned on 21 June.
Free Hugs: Does Covid mean the end of hugging strangers?
For years, people have stood on streets holding ‘FREE HUGS’ signs but has Covid ended the movement?
New NHS patient data store delayed by two months
The creation of a central store of data from GP records in England had been due to start on 1 July.
Covid: Greater Manchester and Lancashire to get extra help
The measures include military support and in-school testing in areas hardest hit by the Delta variant.
Sympathy card aims to break miscarriage taboo
The charity has teamed up with high street chain the Card Factory to sell the card online and in UK stores.
NHS and social care staff burnout at an emergency level - report
The functioning of health services in the future is at risk because staff are burned out, MPs are warning.
Lockdown may have led to loss of strength and mobility
Experts say older people are in danger of losing the ability to do daily tasks due to the pandemic.
Alzheimer drug: 'I'm heading in the right direction'
Aldo is one of only a few UK patients who took part in an Alzheimer drug trial, now approved for use in the US.
Covid-19: Could a third wave change 21 June plans in England?
Rising coronavirus cases have called the planned 21 June relaxing of rules in England into question.
US approves first new Alzheimer's drug in 20 years
There has been controversy around aducanumab, which targets the cause rather than the symptoms.
Covid vaccine: 25 to 29-year-olds in England invited
Rollout continues, with all over 25s able to book a Covid vaccine in England from Tuesday.
Covid vaccines for 25 to 29-year-olds offered in England
People aged over 25 in England will be able to book a Covid vaccine from Tuesday, the health secretary says.
Covid vaccine stickers come to dating apps in UK
The optional badges will be displayable on dating profiles as part of a government collaboration.
Covid-19: Government 'open' to delaying 21 June England lockdown end date
Matt Hancock says 21 June is a "not before" date for ending England's remaining restrictions.
Covid: PM to push for world vaccination by end of 2022
Boris Johnson will raise the target at a summit of the G7 group of advanced economies on Friday.
Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will we need a third dose of vaccine?
Dr John Wright describes the goals of the CoV-Boost trial, which started this past week.
Black fungus: Is diabetes behind India's high number of cases?
India has seen rising cases of the serious fungal infection, mostly in Covid patients.
'I survived breast cancer and then Covid'
Katy Meldrum says she struggled to leave the house following her ordeal.
Covid: People in hospital with Indian variant not increasing significantly - NHS boss
Chris Hopson says vaccines seem to have "broken the chain" between infection and serious illness.
Early menopause: 'I was grieving that I couldn't have children'
From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi.
UK approves Pfizer jab for 12 to 15-year-olds
The UK regulator says the vaccine is safe and effective and the benefits outweigh risks in this age group.
Covid infections rise by two-thirds in UK - ONS
Increasing numbers of infections are likely to be caused by the so-called Indian, or Delta, variant.
Covid: G7 vaccine decisions will 'define 21st Century'
The UK and other rich nations are urged to show "historic leadership" in sharing vaccines globally.
'Nepal variant': What's the mutation stopping green list trips to Portugal?
Ministers have raised concerns over a mutation to the Delta variant first identified in India.
Patient data transfer still set to start in July
The government is set to introduce scheme, despite the NHS suggesting a delay until September.
Parkinson's, AI and me
The BBC's tech correspondent looks at how AI could change the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
UK 'most trusting' country on Covid vaccines
A survey of 15 countries finds the lowest level of trust in jabs is in Japan.
Covid: Indian variant 'now dominant' in the UK
Confirmed cases of the Indian variant have risen to 12,431 in the UK, according to new data from Public Health England
Covid: Concerns over NHS staff shortage for cancer scanners
Consultants say £25m of equipment will help clear backlogs, but more staff is needed.
NHS blunder sees wrong woman given invasive procedure
The 39-year-old was waiting for a fertility appointment, but mistaken for another patient, a report says.
Self-harm in over-65s ‘needs post-pandemic focus’
Loneliness, bereavement and reluctance to access GPs can all lead to self-harm among older adults.
Covid-19: Lack of queue-jumping helped vaccine drive, says Matt Hancock
The health secretary says the "fair" rollout of Covid vaccines was critical to winning public trust.
Covid-19: UK's data encouraging, says government adviser
Sir John Bell says balance is needed in the discussion over when to end lockdown restrictions.
Bodycams for ambulance staff after rise in attacks
Paramedic Gary Watson was assaulted by a drunk patient and received serious injuries to his face.
Bird flu: China sees first human case of rare H10N3 strain
It's unclear how the man caught the H10N3 strain but human transmission is thought to be unlikely.
Covid: China's Sinovac vaccine gets WHO emergency approval
It is the second Chinese vaccine to get the green light from the global health body.
Why is it harder to diagnose disorders on non-white skin?
Kanayo Dike-Oduah was sent home from A&E twice while suffering from a rare but serious illness.
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