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Councils plan to spend £22.5bn on services but tough decisions will still have to be made.

They are much less harmful than smoking, despite a ban on sales of e-cigarettes in one US city.

The test sorts early cancers according to risk, so many men might be spared over-treatment, researchers say.

The US city, home to market leader Juul, is the first to ban sales in-store and from online retailers.

A total of 32 people were infected with the invasive Group A streptococcal infection, a report says.

A couple from Edinburgh describe what it's like to use a male contraceptive gel.

Uptake rates from children receiving the vaccine by five years of age have dropped slightly but remains high at 96.6%

The new rules follow the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who had a fatal allergic reaction.

Where and when you should be cleaning to avoid infections and illness in your family, according to experts.

Slow progress is being made on junk food advertising restrictions and calories labelling, it is claimed.

Three Court of Appeal judges overrule an earlier decision to allow an abortion to be carried out.

New cases are understood to include still births and baby deaths in the final stages of labour.

The great-nephew of Aneurin Bevan died after a delay in him being offered radiotherapy.

Jack Richie started gambling at school and took his own life at 24. His parents say the addiction is 'not unlike a heroin addiction'.

The first National Problem Gambling Clinic, offering support to people aged 13 to 25, is set to open.

Inspectors warn care homes and the NHS to do more to look after the teeth of vulnerable residents.

Conor Devine, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, is fighting back against his illness.

Kenyan Shiyenze Khasoha sells clothes she designs to pay for her ovarian cancer treatment.

Blend of strength and endurance training makes team sport players the fittest of all, a study finds.

Nine-year-old Sam is taking part in a trial of a new drug researchers hope can boost healthy bone growth.

How a cross-generational therapeutic knees-up can help old and young alike.

The death of a student doctor from a preventable disease shows how Ukraine has become the measles capital of Europe.

Susan Hill had to undergo an assessment before getting a benefit to help pay for carers.

Susan Hill had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease when she had "bizarre" benefit claim tests.

Postpartum psychosis meant Kimberley Beavan's baby had to be raised by her grandparents.

Prof Beate Kampmann answers your questions on vaccines and the risks of not immunising children.

Doctors and nurses are the most trusted for advice, but attitudes differ globally, a survey finds.

Doctors say some lymphoma patients are being completely cured in a way "never been seen before".

Fake news is fuelling the anti-vaccine movement and one government's attempt to get children vaccinated may be making it worse.

Residents had to "bawl and shout" for help and some were left in bed until midday, inspectors find.

The money will support a proton beam therapy clinical trial for patients with mouth and throat cancer.

Ian Hitchcock died after eating a contaminated sandwich at the Royal Hospital Derby, it is claimed.

Working long hours is linked to an increased risk of stroke, researchers say.

Personal trainer Mesha Moinirad shares his experiences of living with a stoma bag to inspire others.

A charity for terminally ill children warns hospices are under threat unless the NHS increases funding.

Lee Donald says eating disorders can go unnoticed because too many associate them with being underweight.

With measles cases on the rise in UK, we follow a project aiming to tackle lower vaccination rates in the Somali community.

Changes in a chemical called serotonin were found 15 to 20 years in advance of symptoms.

The 11-year-old is thought to be in 15% of spinal muscular atrophy patients who do not qualify.

A Labour MP asks the prime minister why families are still waiting for medical cannabis to treat children with severe epilepsy.

Plans have been held up after an EU member state - Portugal - intervened.

A new clinic in Edinburgh is providing specialist care for overweight women and their unborn babies.

This is how vaccines work, why they’re important and what the phrase “herd immunity” actually means.

Vaccines help save the lives of millions a year. This is how they came about - and why they matter.

Scientists in Dundee will test thousands of drug combinations to find a way to stop sperm working.

Daniel Nwosu, 22, has only just revealed to his mates the impact of living with sickle cell disease.

One Filipino mother's worst fears were realised when her unvaccinated children caught measles.

Women know too little about alcohol's role in increasing breast cancer risk, a study suggests.

An inquiry came to the wrong conclusions over a whistleblower's hyponatraemia concerns, investigation finds.

A new support service is launched to help families with children who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.