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Updated 2025-07-07 01:30
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
'I went back after 3 days': Calls for miscarriage bereavement leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer
The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.
Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests
More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.
Over-50s in England offered home bowel-cancer tests
More than 850,000 extra people will now be able to return a stool sample to be checked for blood.
Women seeking abortions after using 'natural' contraception
Researchers have seen a shift from "more reliable" hormonal contraceptives to fertility tracking apps.
'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'
BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.
'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'
BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.
GPs turn to AI to help with patient workload
Should more AI be used to help GPs with consultations and administrative work?
Attempted murder charge after nurse stabbed
A 37-year-old man will appear in court on Tuesday after a nurse was stabbed at a hospital in Oldham.
'I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab' - but can the NHS afford it for all?
We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.
Nurse stabbed in hospital's acute medical ward
A 37-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Could a mango-flavoured pill end intestinal worms?
The pill is a combination of two existing anti-parasitic drugs that, used together, appear more effective.
I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born
Atlanta McIntyre hopes to raise awareness of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that affects 1 in 100 pregnant women.
'I paid fake doctor thousands for fillers - now I look like a gargoyle'
Cosmetics clinic says it has "totally reviewed all procedures" since treating Andrea.
Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.
BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressures
As pressures on the NHS bite, doctors are facing terrible decisions about who should get a bed.
What to know about China's cases of HMPV virus
An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely.
What to know about China's cases of HMPV virus
An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely.
What to know about China's cases of HMPV virus
An outbreak of the flu-like virus in China is causing concern, but experts say a Covid-like pandemic is unlikely.
'I can't keep running my pharmacy from my savings'
Dipak Pau says pharmacists like him are using their own savings to cover the rising cost of drugs.
Winter pressure bad as height of pandemic, NHS says
More than 5,400 patients a day are in hospital with flu, as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.
Mum told to give seriously ill son painkillers amid ambulance delay
Brian Rooney is in an induced coma after suffering a cardiac arrest at the doors of a Belfast hospital.
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk - study
Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.
Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems
The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.
Patients facing two-day waits in A&E
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.
Cases double in NHS trust death and injury investigation
Sussex Police began with an initial 105 cases, but the BBC understands there are now more than 200.
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Elderly patients' five-day wait in 'intolerable' A&E
At 17:00 GMT on Monday, 1,052 people were in Northern Ireland's nine EDs, up from 797 on Sunday night.
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.
Starmer's NHS waiting list plan - will it work?
Lack of staff and money could make it difficult for government to achieve its aims.
'My second chance at life after liver transplant'
Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer, is now "cancer-free" after a pioneering liver transplant.
PM sets out plan to tackle hospital backlog
The government promises to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for treatment in England by nearly half a million over the next year.
NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment
Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.
Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment
Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023.
75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.
75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.
Flu rises sharply in England's hospitals, NHS warns
The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.
Streeting defends timescale for social care reform
The first steps to creating a National Care Service are announced - but critics say the pace of the plan "feels far too long".
Heartbroken mum's vaccine plea after flu death
Meg Hughes is calling for flu jabs to be made mandatory as she raises awareness in her son's memory.
Temperatures drop across UK as arctic blast brings more snow
The weekend is set to be bitterly cold, bringing "significant snow" and blizzard-like conditions, forecasters say.
Hospital visits severely restricted amid flu spike
It comes as hospitals across the region urge people to wear face masks as cases of seasonal viruses increase.
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.
Ambulance chief says 'drink sensibly' at new year after critical incident
The message comes after the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident on Monday evening.
Ambulance chief says 'drink sensibly' at new year after critical incident
The message comes after the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident on Monday evening.
Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?
The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive?
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