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Updated 2024-11-21 11:30
More babies were harmed in Lucy Letby’s care, new evidence suggests
BBC Panorama sees documents which show a baby's blood sugar dropped soon after Letby came on duty.
Cyclist Sir Chris Hoy announces his cancer is terminal
The 48-year-old Scot says doctors have told him he has between two and four years to live.
Weight loss jabs for jobless not dystopian - Streeting
The government is looking into whether weight-loss drugs can help get more people back to work.
We've spent years covering the Lucy Letby case - here’s why experts are still arguing about it
For more than a year, we've been examining the scientific evidence and speaking to the experts at the centre of the case.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row
Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS
Breast cancer patients denied life-extending drug in cost row
Jeannie Ambrose, one of about 1,000 affected patients, says the drug should be made available on the NHS
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.
HRT prescriptions in England up 22% in a year
Some 13m items of HRT were prescribed on the NHS to 2.6m women in England, figures reveal.
Heart screenings offered after student's death
University of Cambridge students have undergone ECGs in memory of undergraduate Clarissa Nicholls.
'World-first' study examines period pain in teens
Researchers hope to see if period pain as a teenager makes chronic pain as an adult more likely.
Letby gave baby overdose two years before murders
Lucy Letby was reportedly "unhappy" at being told she could no longer administer controlled drugs.
Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.
Mental health patients could get job coach visits
Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
Nut bans little help to allergic air passengers
The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.
MND dad: I must keep working despite terminal diagnosis
When Scott Stewart was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, he knew he wanted to keep working to support his family.
Why weight-loss drugs may be no obesity silver bullet
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?
Unemployed could get weight loss jabs to return to work
The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.
Girl’s life saved by pioneering rare diseases study
Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.
Woman quit booze after ‘beer fear’ of 18-hour bender
Jessie, from Cardiff, realised she would go weeks without having one day of not drinking alcohol.
NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled
The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.
This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas
Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.
This young disabled man dreamed of having a job - the system had other ideas
Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.
Families 'left in lurch' on child autism diagnoses
Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.
Man says he has been 'left to rot' after Covid vaccine
Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.
'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?
Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.
Will I be diagnosed with Alzheimer's like my mother?
Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.
‘I nearly died drinking a ginger beer – my school’s EpiPen saved my life’
Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions.
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were horrified but not surprised" when told the blanket policy had been in place.
Time to fix NHS as long waits continue, experts say
Government is urged to show commitment to the NHS at the Budget, as experts sound the alarm over missed targets.
Police identify 24 suspects over hospital drug deaths
Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
UK firm GSK to pay $2.2bn over Zantac cancer claims
The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.
Families criticise redacted report into disgraced surgeon
A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.
Puberty-blocker focus disproportionate, Cass says
The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.
Inquest hears of opportunities missed in teen death
The inquest is hearing from staff who were on duty when Chloe Longster was admitted to hospital.
Five hospitals linked to disgraced surgeon Jabbar
An investigation into disgraced bone surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar has been widened as the care of many patients is reviewed.
'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'
An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.
Miranda on 'joy and fun' of getting married at 51
Comedian Miranda Hart also discusses her struggle with chronic fatigue after having Lyme disease.
More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate
The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.
A 24-hour party of pain - a day and night running round a track
In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?
'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?'
Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.
'Why is my endometriosis treatment not urgent?'
Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.
‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’
Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.
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