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Supermarket sandwiches linked to E. coli outbreak
Retailers are removing at least 56 types of sandwiches, wraps and salad from UK supermarket shelves.
Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse
The drugs should not be used as "a quick fix" to get "beach-body ready" this summer, NHS England's medical director said.
Balding at 16 and unable to look in the mirror
Poppie Davies wore a wig and talked about how isolated she felt with the condition.
Silent Men film asks why so many still struggle to open up
Scottish filmmaker Duncan Cowles set out to ask why men tend to bottle up their emotions.
'Do not cry for me', says cancer campaigner in final post
Tributes are paid to Kate Rackham who helped set up the Fighting to be Heard charity after her diagnosis.
England's hospital waiting lists rise to 7.57m
Jump in England comes after ministers claimed the NHS backlog had started to come down.
Delays for cancer treatment becoming routine
A survey found the number of cancer centres experiencing severe delays had almost doubled in a year.
£8m Longitude Prize won for tackling superbug rise
The winning test rapidly detects whether bacteria are causing an infection and identifies the best antibiotics.
Eva 'doing really good' after spinal surgery
Eva Tennent's family were told her condition was inoperable following delays to her operation.
Strictly's Amy to tell cancer story in documentary
Dancer Amy Dowden was diagnosed after finding a lump on her breast the night before her honeymoon.
Strictly's Amy to tell cancer story in documentary
Dancer Amy Dowden was diagnosed after finding a lump on her breast the night before her honeymoon.
Tiger mosquitoes behind dengue fever rise in Europe
Concerning rise in dengue fever cases as climate change pushes mosquitoes further north, warn experts.
Statins pioneer Akira Endo dies aged 90
The Japanese scientist's work led to the creation of the life-saving drugs now used by millions.
Labour would ban under-16s buying energy drinks
Under-16s will be banned from buying drinks such as Monster and Prime, if Labour wins the election.
Labour pledges 100,000 urgent child dental appointments
Labour says it plans to clear dental treatment backlogs and introduced supervised tooth cleaning.
The town struggling to see a doctor
The difficulties faced by patients trying to access NHS care in Telford reflects UK-wide problems.
Five ways Michael Mosley made us healthier
Michael Mosley's simple and accessible health hacks made him a household name. Remember these?
O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack
The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.
O-type blood donors needed after London cyber-attack
The NHS says last week's cyber-attack means blood cannot be sorted at the same frequency.
Two-in-one flu and Covid jab passes advanced trial
The trial suggests the jab arms the body with protective antibodies as effectively as separate shots.
Glowing dye helps see hidden prostate cancer cells
The dye makes cancer cells which are invisible to the naked eye show up so they can be removed.
Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise
A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK.
Tick attack: BBC hunts for tiny bloodsuckers as diseases rise
A closer look at the tiny, disease-carrying pests that are becoming more common in the UK.
Ongoing disruption as junior doctors walkout continues
The trust anticipates "minimal problems" launching a new IT system on the day junior doctors strike.
Ongoing disruption as junior doctors walkout continues
The trust anticipates "minimal problems" launching a new IT system on the day junior doctors strike.
UK E. coli outbreak most likely linked to food item
Some 113 people have become ill in recent weeks, the UK Health Security Agency says.
Man in Mexico dies with first human case of H5N2 bird flu
Mexico reports the death of a man from a strain of bird flu not seen in humans before.
Antidepressant withdrawal affects one in six people
One in six people have symptoms stopping antidepressants - fewer than previously thought, a review suggests.
Women better at sport during period, study suggests
It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury pronebetween ovulation and menstruation.
Women better at sport during period, study suggests
It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury pronebetween ovulation and menstruation.
Major cause of inflammatory bowel disease found
Scientists have found a weak spot in our DNA that is present in 95% of people with the disease.
Critical incident over London hospitals' cyber-attack
Urgent and emergency care at the hospitals may not be able to access quick-turnaround blood test results.
Gonorrhoea cases reach record high in England
Syphilis, meanwhile, rose 9.4% last year, with more heterosexual men and women becoming infected.
Will the new Parliament pass the smoking bill?
The smoking bill was not passed before Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election.
Corridor care is unacceptable, says nursing union
Many people are being treated in places not designed for patients, the Royal College of Nursing says.
New blood test 'can predict' breast cancer return
The test can find traces of a tumour's DNA before a full relapse, allowing treatment to start early, experts say.
Tories pledge new GP surgeries in community care boost
The party says allowing pharmacies to treat more conditions will also free up GP appointments.
At-home saliva test may catch deadly prostate cancers
Research suggests cheap and simple spit tests may be better at catching the disease than blood tests.
'By the time my pension's sorted, will I be here?'
A former police officer fears she may not live to see the pension boost she has been promised.
Thousands of cancer patients to trial personalised vaccines
Thousands of people in England are set to get access to a new type of treatment to fight their disease.
NHS computer issues linked to patient harm
IT failures have been linked to the deaths of three patients and more than 100 cases of serious harm.
Junior doctors call five-day pre-election strike
Ministers accuse doctors' union of "cynical" tactics with walkout due to start on 27 June in England.
Labour promises to hit 18-week NHS waiting target
Party pledges to achieve goal within five years as it sets out steps to tackle backlog in England.
Martha's rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.
Martha's rule: Mother encouraged as hospitals sign up
It will give seriously ill patients and their families access to a second opinion.
Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.
Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK
The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.
1Xtra DJ reveals grandad was infected blood victim
Kaylee Golding says she's got closure after the infected blood inquiry found decades of failings.
Boy, 5, is world’s youngest to use bionic hero arm
The life-changing Iron Man-style arm allows Jordon to grip two objects at the same time.
Lucy Letby denied permission for baby murders appeal
The 34-year-old was given 14 whole life terms last year after being found guilty of murdering babies.
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