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JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay
Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.
Obesity jab drug fails to slow Alzheimer's
There were initial hopes that the drug in weight loss jab Wegovy could slow progression of dementia.
Covid inquiry hears impact on firms and staff
Business owners describe breaking into tears as they were forced to lay off staff, while workers feared for their jobs
Catherine calls for end to 'stigma' around addiction
The message from the Princess of Wales comes on Addiction Awareness Week.
Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy
The toddler has astounded doctors with his progress, nine months after the ground-breaking treatment.
Boy with rare condition amazes doctors after world-first gene therapy
Oliver has an inherited condition called Hunter syndrome, which causes progressive damage to the body and brain.
Three-year-old Oliver is 'wonderful' after world-first gene therapy
Toddler Oliver and his dad Ricky join Jon and Sally on the Breakfast sofa, to discuss his progress after his ground-breaking gene therapy.
Lord Cameron reveals he had prostate cancer
The former PM is calling for more men to be screened for the disease, which is the most common cancer in males in the UK.
'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved my life'
Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.
New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.
Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm
Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?
Gove apologises after Covid report alleges 'toxic' culture
The ex-senior minister apologises for mistakes in the pandemic, but defends some of the previous government's actions.
Non-smoker diagnosed with lung cancer at 37 demands 'urgent action'
Jules Fielder is using Instagram to raise awareness of lung cancer in young women.
Your kid having a hard time? Dr Becky has this tip
Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy says resisting the urge to fix, and connecting with your child instead, is key.
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.
Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable'
Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant.
Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK
The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.
What's in the Covid inquiry report... in 68 seconds
The report looks at whether lockdowns were timely and reasonable, and what impact rule-breaking at the heart of government had on public confidence.
'Toxic' No 10 culture harmed Covid response, inquiry finds
Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Matt Hanock are all criticised for contributing to poor Covid decision-making.
UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths - inquiry
Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England.
Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn
It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.
'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses
Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.
Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops
Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.
Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
How do cold weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis
Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.
Life-changing surgery means boy gets first sleepover
William from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.
AI vs superbugs: UK invests millions to tackle drug-resistant infections
The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics.
Bake Off winner and Strictly star John Whaite reveals steroid addiction
The Strictly runner-up says he began taking steroids because he was unhappy with his body.
'Price of sports bras shouldn't stop us competing'
A former Team GB athlete is calling for free sports bras and fittings for secondary school girls.
Mother had 'agonising' health test without consent
Dawn Lord says she had no idea what was happening to her during her "traumatic" hysteroscopy.
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient
Alex Allan says she feels "sad" that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient
Alex Allan says she feels "sad" that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.
Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".
Children may be hit harder by flu, say officials
Health bosses says the UK often mirrors Australia a few months later.
Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice
The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.
'I didn't tell anyone about my medical cannabis prescription'
More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.
Our third date was at a fertility clinic - finding love with endometriosis
For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.
Our third date was at a fertility clinic - finding love with endometriosis
For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.
Our third date was a visit to the fertility clinic
Dating with endometriosis means unsexy topics must be discussed, says a health advocate.
The complications of dating with endometriosis
Women's health advocate Sophie Richards talks about dating now fiance Dillon Lewis.
The complications of dating with endometriosis
Women's health advocate Sophie Richards talks about dating now fiance Dillon Lewis.
Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".
Wellbeing support for terminally-ill islanders
A hospice offers a free programme for those with life-limiting or serious progressive illnesses.
Boy learns to walk again after life-saving brain tumour surgery
Chace, 11, from Warwickshire, has been supported by Shine a Light, a childhood cancer charity.
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