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New treatment hope for blood cancer patients
A new injection can help the immune system to attack and destroy cancerous cells.
Flu cases hit new winter high in England
The NHS warns it is still "in the thick" of a challenging winter, as flu cases surge.
Women on gynae waiting lists 'feel abandoned'
A review of gynae services in NI finds that more than 37,000 women are on hospital waiting lists.
Gene therapy blocks painful hereditary disorder
A single dose of gene therapy was enough to stop the painful swelling attacks caused by angiodema.
Jewish people offered gene test for cancer risk
NHS England says it wants to test 30,000 Jewish people over the next two years for faulty BRCA genes.
Seven conditions that your local chemist can treat
Pharmacies in England are able to supply antibiotics and advice without patients seeing a doctor.
'I saved £200 by doing Dry January'
Jasmine Hoole was one of the millions who gave up drinking for a month.
Mental health unit patients denied dignity - review
A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment.
Captain Sir Tom Moore: What has happened to his legacy?
How much money did Captain Tom raise and why is his family under the spotlight?
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The second round of public hearings examined how ministers made decisions during the pandemic.
Sturgeon: I did not take Covid decisions for political reasons
Scotland's former first minister says none of her decisions were based on trying to advance the cause of independence.
Covid inquiry: John Swinney manually deleted texts to Nicola Sturgeon
The ex-deputy first minister says he will apologise "unreservedly" if he "misunderstood" messaging policy.
West Midlands has 75% of England's measles cases
A consultant epidemiologist at the UKHSA said the outbreak in the region "remains a concern".
Mollie Pearce from The Traitors on her disability 'double whammy'
Mollie Pearce opens up about life in the castle with a stoma bag called Sid and limb difference.
Elon Musk says Neuralink implanted wireless brain chip
The company intends for such chips to eventually help tackle complex medical conditions.
NHS adds digital prescriptions to app after successful trial
Every digital order fulfilled will save the GP three minutes, NHS Digital says.
Skin cancer blood test trial 'possibly saved my life'
Doctors at The Christie in Manchester used a blood test to help decide on Jose Sotorrio's treatment.
Medicine stopped in 1980s linked to rare Alzheimer's cases
Contaminated injections of growth hormone may have caused five rare cases of dementia, scientists think.
NHS dentistry: Ex-miner 'thrilled' to get appointment after seven-month wait
David Creamer says he has been "living on painkillers and soup" since his teeth fell out in June.
Disposable vapes to be banned over fears for children's health
Rishi Sunak announces the plan, saying "we must act" to tackle a rise in vaping among children.
Rishi Sunak: Weekly fast is important discipline for me
The PM says fasting at the beginning of the week means he can "indulge" in sugary treats at other times.
King Charles leaves hospital as Kate recovers at home
The King has left hospital after prostate treatment, with the Princess of Wales home after abdominal surgery.
Enlarged prostate: What is it and how to treat it
Charities have welcomed the King going public about his prostate problem.
'There are loads of people that vape at school'
A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.
Sunak reveals he fasts at the beginning of the week
The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his weakness for sugary things" on other days.
Whistleblowers accuse NHS trust of avoidable baby deaths
Mothers and midwives tell BBC of serious concerns about maternity services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Swansea man paralysed in cold water swim freak accident
Dan Richards was instantly paralysed after a "freak accident" during a New Year's Eve swim.
Playing a musical instrument good for brain health in later life - study
Playing an instrument is especially good for brain health and should be encouraged, researchers say.
Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists
Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.
Duchess's diagnosis prompts skin cancer searches
The Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, revealed she had malignant melanoma this week.
King Charles 'doing well' after prostate treatment
The King is recovering after having treatment on an enlarged prostate at a London hospital.
Safety plea over co-sleeping baby deaths figures
A quarter of infant deaths in Scotland last year involved parents bedsharing with babies, the BBC learns.
Nottingham attacks: NHS to investigate Valdo Calocane's case
Valdo Calocane was detained four times under the Mental Health Act before killing three people.
NHS consultants reject latest pay offer
Senior doctors in England reject the proposed deal, as the BMA union says it "doesn't go far enough".
Swansea Bay waiting list error left people with five-year op wait
People were mistakenly taken off waiting lists for operations such as knee and hip surgeries.
Ambulances delays lead Wilmslow GPs to drive patient to A&E
Two Wilmslow doctors say the NHS is "broken" after they had to drive a patient to A&E themselves.
Child obesity in pandemic could have lifelong effects, study says
Researchers say children who gained weight in the pandemic could develop diseases later in life.
Bullying 'normal occurrence' at Newcastle NHS trust, say CQC
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's CQC rating is downgraded to "requires improvement".
Footballer Michael Owen on son's sight loss: 'I'd swap eyes with him if I could'
The father and son on getting to grips with a degenerative eye condition.
Millions lose access to free NHS earwax removal
Patients unable to afford private treatment are turning to "dangerous self-removal methods", the RNID says.
Alarming 45-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO
Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says.
Theresa May horrified by type 1 diabetes disordered eating
Better awareness and more NHS support are needed, the former prime minister says.
Medics told not to report illegal abortions to police
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says women are being wrongly prosecuted.
Royal Blackburn Hospital: 'My dad, 80, spent 36 hours on corridor trolley'
Gail Myerscough says she is "horrified" patients are put on trolleys in corridors at Royal Blackburn.
Cameroon starts world-first malaria mass vaccine rollout
It becomes the first nation in the world to roll out a universal anti-malaria jab for infants.
Measles vaccine campaign targets unprotected millions
More than three million children under 16 are at risk of becoming ill, NHS England says.
Birmingham Children's Hospital isolating measles patients
A&E consultant Chris Bird said the measures felt like going "back to Covid" in some ways.
Sarah Ferguson's 'shock' at skin cancer diagnosis
A spokesman says a cancerous mole was found while the duchess was having reconstructive surgery.
Doctor uses Apple Watch to help passenger on flight
The medic intervenes while on a Ryanair flight to Verona for a skiing holiday.
Devon researchers believe watercress could treat nappy rash
Researchers from Devon believe healing properties of watercress could lead to new skin treatments.
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