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Reports on disgraced child surgeon a ‘whitewash’, families say
Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".
Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two
People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.
Flu cases make NHS busier than ever with 95% of beds full
NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.
How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
NHS gets 12 years to roll out new weight-loss drug Mounjaro
Fears that giving 3.4 million people immediate access to new weight-loss drug could overwhelm NHS.
Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban
Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.
I was told I couldn't have an Afro wig after chemo
Anastasia Cameron makes wigs for cancer patients after her own poor experiences.
'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'
Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.
Porridge and crumpets included in new junk food ad ban
Some foods typically considered healthy are classed as 'junk food' under new legislation.
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths
The serial killer nurse has been interviewed over more deaths and collapses at two hospitals.
Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use
A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'
A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.
'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives'
Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.
Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe
Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the 8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.
Why are doctors wary of wearables?
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.
Anger as some infected blood payouts put on hold
Some families of those who died have been told payments due before Christmas have been put on hold.
Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge
Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.
Fix palliative care before assisted dying is introduced, doctors urge
Leading end-of-life doctors warn system is struggling, and changing law could make situation worse.
Terminally ill people on both sides of assisted dying debate react to vote
BBC News speaks to two terminally ill people with opposing views on the impact of assisted dying.
Tears, hope and fear as assisted dying bill passed
While MPs debated the bill in parliament, supporters and opponents gathered outside.
MPs back proposals to legalise assisted dying
In the first Commons vote on the issue in nearly a decade, MPs support the assisted dying bill by 330 to 275.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
What happens next to the bill on assisted dying?
MPs have backed a change in the law, but the measure still faces many hurdles before coming into force.
Fifth person with mpox confirmed in England
The new case has been detected in Leeds after the infected person travelled from Uganda.
'Focus on palliative care not assisted dying'
Doctor Mike Blabin tells the BBC the sector is desperately underfunded despite facing huge demand.
How assisted dying has spread across the world and how laws differ
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
Price of tattoos 'will rise' as new safety rules begin
Improving standards is the aim, but licensing costs could mean tattoos become more expensive.
Rantzen did not expect to see assisted dying bill
Dame Esther says she thought she would be "long gone" by the time MPs debated assisted dying.
Hope, fear, faith and love: Four people on why assisted dying vote matters
For the first time in nearly a decade, MPs will debate and vote on the issue of assisted suicide.
UK will have men's health strategy, government says
The strategy may cover areas such as mental health, suicide prevention, heart disease and stroke.
Cameron changes mind to back assisted dying bill
Lord Cameron previously opposed assisted dying but says the current bill "is about shortening death".
First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years
Around two million asthma and COPD attacks each year could be treated with the drug, a study suggests.
How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation, and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
Supreme Court hearing case on definition of a woman
Judges will consider a legal challenge which could affect how women and trans people are treated.
'The IVF postcode lottery is not fair'
As she prepares for IVF treatment, Hannah Newby says the region's provision is "a mess".
Trump picks Covid lockdown criticto lead top health agency
Bhattacharya was the face of the Great Barrington Declaration, which argued shutdowns were causing more harm than good.
Plan to boost NHS dental treatments 'not on track'
Watchdog warns target of 1.5m more treatments unlikely to be hit as calls grow for major reform.
How assisted dying has spread across the world and how laws differ
About 300 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?
More single women and female couples having IVF
Single women or female couples now account for one in six of all fertility treatments in the UK.
Woman with brain injury faced insurance refusal
Jane Rubens' family say they faced accepting her return to the UK or having her insurance cancelled.
Give me prescription or I'll kill you, nurse told
Humberside Police has received 411 reports of assaults and abuse towards GP staff over five years.
‘I had no idea being a social drinker would damage my liver by 31’
BBC journalist Hazel Martin was told she had liver fibrosis and must go teetotal or she could die.
Assisted dying bill about right to choose - minister
Labour's cabinet remains divided on how to vote on Friday's bill to legalise assisted dying.
Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?
Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.
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