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The forgotten flu epidemic of 1989
We go back into the BBC archive and look at the flu epidemic of 1989, and its impact on Scotland.
Miscarriage: 'I was in pain and they did not listen'
Black women face higher risks of miscarriage - and experts say this urgent problem needs more attention.
Woman who had eight miscarriages felt ignored
Natasha Necati from Essex spoke to the BBC about her experiences.
NHS spending: How much money does it need?
Life-changing treatments don't always come cheap, so how should the NHS cut its cloth?
Worrying numbers of older children having energy drinks regularly
Up to a third of UK children - mostly teens - consume at least one energy drink a week, research reveals.
Film starring deaf actors is getting buzz this Oscar season
CODA tells the story of a hearing child raised in a deaf family and features a nearly all deaf cast.
Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies Bedtime Story
The Duchess is the first member of the Royal Family to appear in the famous children's TV slot.
Covid: Tough new targets will tackle NHS backlog, Boris Johnson says
Boris Johnson promises action after plans to tackle record waiting lists in England are delayed.
Covid: Plan to tackle England's NHS backlog delayed
The health secretary denies the full plan has been held back because of an intervention by the Treasury.
Tinnitus biobank needed to explain ringing ears condition
A charity says a biobank library of human tissue is needed so experts can try to cure tinnitus.
Covid: Delays to a plan to tackle England's NHS backlog not down to money - Sajid Javid
The health secretary says the delay is to make sure everyone in government is behind the plan.
All-terrain wheelchair: ‘My chair is my freedom’
A woman says her all-terrain wheelchair means she can access the Peak District home she loves.
Deaf people diagnosed with cancer face 'big barriers'
Coleen McSorely says the barriers she faced included being unable to lip-read medics wearing masks.
Scottish charity 'befriends' alcoholics to help them stay sober
A support worker helps alcoholics transition back into the community when they leave hospital.
Libmeldy: World's 'most expensive' drug recommended for NHS use
The gene therapy Libmeldy treats babies and children with a very rare genetic condition.
Surgical mesh centres not working, warn MPs
A debate in Westminster hears that GPs are not always aware of the referral process.
Improving cancer care a huge challenge post-pandemic
Charities warn of more missed diagnoses because of Covid, as the government plans a "war on cancer".
Novavax Covid jab approved by UK drugs regulator
UK regulator the MHRA says Nuvaxovid is safe as a first and second dose in adults.
Deliberate infections give unique Covid insight
The first symptoms and positive test results appeared within two days of being infected.
Plans to sell vaginal HRT tablets over the counter
GPs, pharmacists and the public in England are being asked for their views on the proposal.
NHS 'riddled with racism' against ethnic minority doctors
Ethnic minority doctors describe a toxic work culture as a BMA survey finds systemic discrimination.
The myth of a 'super-charged' immune system
Suddenly we are all talking about immunity but how much do we really understand?
Covid-19: Government writes off £8.7bn of pandemic PPE
No 10 says it stands by the decision to buy the kit, arguing 97% was suitable for use by the NHS.
Smear tests might help pick up ovary and breast cancers
Routine checks for cervical cancer may help uncover other tumours elsewhere, research suggests.
How HIV elimination is within Australia's reach
Australian HIV cases have hit an all-time low - and it's partly a legacy of unconventional strategy.
Lyme disease: Man spent £25,000 before getting diagnosis
Steven Williams, 36, said his fit, active life was "totally devastated" by the disease.
Lyme disease: Maesteg patient spent £25k getting diagnosed
Steven Williams was left bedridden and shaking for 18 hours a day after contracting the illness.
Covid-19: How many people have been infected more than once?
Reinfections have been rising sharply with Omicron, and they've now been added to official daily data.
Measles warning for England as child jab rate drops
MMR vaccine rates have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, data for England reveals.
Nottingham doctor sexually assaulted patients, court told
Tayabb Shah, 39, denies five counts of sexual assault at the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
Covid: Ministers plan to scrap NHS jab requirement for England
The policy for England, which also includes care staff, will be reviewed in light of the Omicron variant.
Covid: Government may U-turn on compulsory NHS staff jabs
Ministers will meet later to decide whether to keep the policy for England, as a vaccine deadline looms.
Women who gamble: Winning £127,000 'worst day of my life'
A campaign is launched to support an estimated one million UK women at risk of harmful gambling.
The NHS workers that faced UK's first Covid cases
Two years on, staff at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Hospital look back at the first weeks of the pandemic.
Harry and Meghan reveal Spotify Covid row concerns
The couple will keep an £18m content deal and continue to lobby for changes on misinformation.
Covid vaccines offered to vulnerable five-to-11-year-olds in England
Around 500,000 young children will be offered the lower doses to protect them and vulnerable adults.
'As my world crashed down, she kept me going'
Florence, from Leicestershire, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a fast-growing cancer.
Edinburgh hospital staff say new car parking scheme is 'unsafe'
Thousands of NHS staff in Edinburgh are unable to park because they do not have a permit.
Long Covid: Hidden lung damage spotted on scans
A study detected abnormalities in people who had had Covid but did not need hospital treatment.
Bed blocking: Five years in hospital 'is like dad being stolen'
Donnie Watt is one of a small number of patients with complex needs who spend years on wards.
Covid: Scientists warn over 'reckless' lack of vaccines for poorer countries
Hundreds of scientists have asked the prime minister for fair sharing of jabs around the world.
Daisy Hill Hospital is forced to halt emergency surgery
Daisy Hill Hospital managers say it is an "interim" measure due to ongoing recruitment challenges.
Covid vaccines: The unvaccinated NHS workers facing the sack
NHS staff explain why they have chosen not to have a Covid vaccine as the mandatory deadline looms.
Covid: Care home restrictions to be eased in England
From Monday, there will be no limit on visits to care homes and self-isolation periods will be cut.
Most Covid patients in Wales in hospital for other conditions
Nearly six in 10 Covid patients in hospital in Wales are there for treatment for other conditions.
Covid passes and face mask rules end in England
The legal measures are dropped but some shoppers and commuters will still be asked to wear face coverings.
'I had to pay for Tourette's diagnosis'
Edie Pilkington, 16, says it was a relief to have the condition confirmed by a private consultant.
Small period changes after Covid jab seen to be short-lived
Studies confirm cycles quickly return to normal, a leading reproductive expert in the UK says.
Two-thirds with Omicron say they have had Covid before
The latest findings hint at how common reinfections might be and who is more likely to catch Covid again.
Government 'consultation' on disability strategy unlawful, High Court rules
The UK Disability Survey had 14,000 responses but was found to have failed to consult with people effectively.
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