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Proteins in blood reflect how well the brain, heart and other major organs are faring, say scientists.

Olly Cartmill was 13kg when he had the life-saving operation, getting a kidney from his grandmother.

Boris Johnson mixed contrition with an effort to take on former colleagues who questioned him.

Campaigners said they were not satisfied with Boris Johnson's answers at the Covid inquiry.

The former PM tells the pandemic inquiry he initially underestimated the challenge posed by the virus.

The revolutionary technology could be updated for even greater accuracy, research suggests.

Cambridge MP calls for a full review after Addenbrooke's Hospital apologises for two data breaches.

The awareness messages will be carried on urinal mats as part of efforts to detect male cancers early.

Walkouts are planned on three days in the run-up to Christmas and six days in the new year.

Campaigners say the government works "at a snails pace" to compensate victims infected with HIV or hepatitis C.

MPs were voting on a plan to set up a compensation scheme for infected blood scandal victims.

A senior doctor gives her first interview since being awarded a record 3.2m payout at a tribunal.

Four women living with HIV who won a landmark case tell the BBC about how they were sterilised.

Many in social care believe overseas staff saved the system from collapse, reports Alison Holt.

Addy Clarke's parents are making the most of time with the seven-year-old, who has Batten Disease.

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says strikes by medics have delayed 1.1 million appointments.

Up to 30,000 people were given contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. Thousands have died.

The Radio 5 Live presenter finds out that the answer could help many women like her.

Why struggling parents aren't choosing cheaper brands when it comes to infant formula milk.

But the former PM will argue robustly his government got many big pandemic calls right, sources say.

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.

The former health secretary says avoiding action in autumn 2020 led to tougher lockdowns later on.

The dancer, 33, says her "nightmare seems to be never ending" after a blood clot on her lung.

The largest ever real-world study found PrEP to work extremely well as a preventative treatment.

A hospital in north-east England has become the first outside London to offer the pioneering surgery.

Isaac Uzoegbu was hit by a car when he ran from home. His head teacher says it could have been prevented.

The ex-health secretary also said a "toxic culture", driven by Dominic Cummings, hindered the Covid response.

Hundreds of people are now in hospital with norovirus, the latest NHS England figures show.

Elfbar and Lost Mary call for tighter restrictions on vape sales ahead of government clampdown.

Francis Goncalves lost his mum, dad and brother within the space of seven days in 2021.

Safety watchdog highlights case as it warns a lack of continuity of care in England puts people at risk.

The opt-out tests help with earlier diagnoses and treatment, the health secretary says.

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

It is investing millions to get patients in and out quicker as colder weather arrives.

A decade since disaster struck a busy Glasgow pub, survivor Michael Byrne speaks of the impact the tragedy had on him.

PM Anthony Albanese calls the birth defects scandal one of Australia's "darkest" medical chapters.

But the minister apologises for the government's "errors" during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry.

NHS Fife apologises after a woman was able to assist with patient care at St Andrews Community Hospital.

Hospital worker David Fuller abused the bodies of 101 women and girls over a 13-year period.

The mum and dad of a two-day-old girl who died want a national inquiry into maternity services.

Waiting lists for non life-threatening conditions have reached record levels, leaving patients in pain.

The number of young people using electronic cigarettes has skyrocketed in the past two years.

The BBC spends time with an air ambulance crew to find out more about what they do.

The move is part of a crackdown aimed at protecting children from becoming addicted to nicotine.

Union leaders say strikes more likely, after ministers offer consultants in England up to 19% extra.

The UK's survival rate lags behind comparable nations and that must change, says Cancer Research UK.

Patient had mild illness and is fully recovered from a strain of H1N2 normally seen in pigs.

Repeated requests to join meetings in early 2020 were refused, London and Greater Manchester mayors say.

Extra increase on top of 6% rise given this year will now be put to union members in England.

Health experts are appalled as the new government plans to repeal the policy to fund tax cuts.