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Young onset Parkinson's disease surgery gives Luton man 'lifeline'
The disease, which normally affects people later in life, forced Ryan to make a "scary" decision.
Coronavirus: Eight of nine UK patients receiving treatment discharged
More than 100 people remain in quarantine in a hotel after arriving from China last weekend.
IVF treatment: Couple call for parents' mental health support
Parents Vicky and Jamie Mogridge-Percy say it was a difficult journey before Arthur arrived via IVF.
Coronavirus: UK conference attendees warned over case
Two MPs cancel public engagements after attending a summit where an attendee was diagnosed with the illness.
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
Coronavirus: No change in outbreak despite China spike, WHO says
The World Health Organization says it is "not seeing a dramatic increase" in cases outside China.
Mumps cases hit decade high in England
People are urged to get two doses of the MMR vaccine to maximise protection against the viral illness.
Dentists threatened by coronavirus face-mask shortage
Some may have to "down drills" following curbs on how many they can order, the dentists' union says.
Coronavirus: More may need to self-isolate to stop spread - NHS boss
The warning comes as it emerges the ninth person to contract the virus went to hospital in an Uber.
East Kent baby deaths: Independent review into NHS trust
A local MP says women are now "terrified" about giving birth at the two Kent hospitals.
Are coronavirus tests flawed?
Concerns are being raised about the accuracy of the tests for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei
Two top officials are sacked after the spike was revealed, resulting from a new diagnostic method.
Wearable to spot Alzheimer's being developed
Five million healthy volunteers will be used to map signs of the disease years before symptoms develop.
Cannabis oil products ‘could be off the shelves in a year’
Unapproved goods containing the cannabis extract will be pulled, says the Food Standards Agency.
'If all freelancers walked out, the TV industry would stop'
As an industry mental health taskforce is launched, a producer speaks out about the lack of support.
Britain's race to contain the coronavirus
Health officials are trying to contain the virus after a cluster of cases on the south coast. Can the virus be kept at bay?
Coronavirus: Ninth case found in UK
A woman who flew into London from China is being treated at a hospital in central London.
East Kent baby deaths: Scale of deaths at trust 'not clear-cut'
East Kent Hospitals Trust's boss disputes the numbers of baby deaths it accepts responsibility for.
More coronavirus cases 'highly likely' in UK - health officials
New cases will probably be brought in by people travelling from overseas, Public Health England says.
Dad 'cannot speak' to autistic son at mental health unit
Wayne Erasmus says he has not been able to see or speak to his son Huw for three years.
Coronavirus in the UK: 5 things you need to know about Covid-19
The BBC's Fergus Walsh assesses the chances of contracting Covid-19 in the UK and the best ways to avoid it.
Children with arthritis 'facing delays to diagnosis'
About 15,000 children in the UK have arthritis, but many face delays in diagnosis, says a charity.
Coronavirus: UK businessman linked to virus cases speaks out
Steve Walsh, linked to 11 cases in the UK, France and Majorca, says his thoughts are with other patients.
Coronavirus disease named Covid-19
Researchers had been calling for an official name to avoid confusion around the virus.
Coronavirus: China and the virus that threatens everything
With the country reeling from the massive public health disaster, what might it mean for the economy, society and those in power?
Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000
Hubei officials lose their jobs in the most high-profile 'removals' of the coronavirus outbreak.
China launches coronavirus 'close contact detector' app
The announcement highlights the high level of Chinese government surveillance of its citizens.
Coronavirus: Brighton GP practice closes after staff member tests positive
The move comes as the number of UK cases doubles, and ministers toughen rules on quarantine.
Frozen-egg storage 10-year limit 'could be extended'
Women's choices on when to have children may be affected by the current law, ministers say.
Wild swimming: Swansea man's cold sea challenge 'to get out of bed'
Josh Pike has been joined by groups of strangers on his year of sunrise swims - and a friendly seal.
Type 2 diabetes cases in Scotland 'up by 40% in 10 years'
The number of people diagnosed rose from 190,772 to 267,615 between 2008 and 2018, a study by Diabetes Scotland shows.
Sepsis: Baby 'not given antibiotics for hours', inquest hears
Three-month-old Lewys Crawford died the day after his parents took him to hospital.
Super-spreaders: Why are they important?
Some people pass on their infection to large numbers of people - is it happening with coronavirus?
Coronavirus claims 97 lives in one day - but number of infections stabilises
Meanwhile, another 60 people have caught the virus on a quarantined cruise ship in Japan.
Coronavirus: UK cases double as four more people diagnosed
The government issues new powers to force people into quarantine as UK cases double to eight.
East Kent baby deaths: Four more families come forward
Families say their babies would have survived had East Kent NHS Trust provided better care.
NHS cancer patients 'missing out on basics information'
NHS staff pressures are leaving 120,000 patients a year "in the dark" about their illness, a charity says.
Teeth-whitening: Reports of illegal procedures up 26%
An undercover investigation finds companies offering training for fraudulent qualifications.
HIV in older people: 'I thought it was a young person's illness'
Six in 10 over-50s with HIV receive a late diagnosis, as experts call for more awareness of sexually transmitted infections.
Rugby concussion: Swansea University study into protecting women
Research has found women are at a greater risk than men and the effects are more severe.
Strictly Come Dancing's first 'relaxed' live show brings delight
Alfie finds the live shows stressful so was delighted when Strictly put on a relaxed performance.
Welsh NHS help for sepsis survivors 'non-existent'
More than 10,000 people get sepsis each year in Wales and about 2,000 die, according to a charity.
Coronavirus: Five Britons in French ski chalet catch virus
They are linked to the UK's third case of the virus, a man who tested positive in Brighton.
What is the science behind The Goop Lab's claims?
Gwyneth Paltrow's exploration of alternative therapies has angered critics, including the NHS.
Sepsis amputation surgeon back at work after losing legs
Vascular surgeon Neil Hopper had both of his legs amputated after contracting sepsis.
Coronavirus: Next Britons flown from Wuhan to be taken to Milton Keynes
UK citizens returning from the coronavirus-hit city will be quarantined for 14 days.
Li Wenliang: Coronavirus death of Wuhan doctor sparks anger
Li Wenliang's death has sparked unprecedented levels of grief and anger on Chinese social media.
GP Manish Shah jailed for 90 sexual assaults on patients
Manish Shah is given three life sentences for assaulting 24 female patients - including a teenage girl.
Jeremy Hunt calls for public inquiry into NHS after baby deaths
Former health secretary Jeremy Hunt questions why mistakes seem to "keep repeating themselves" .
Comedian Jon Richardson helps Aylesbury man raise vital charity funds
Martin Hywood's prolific charity fundraising caught the attention of famous comedian Jon Richardson.
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