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‘Doctors fitted a contraceptive coil without my consent’
A Danish investigation will look at a historic scandal in Greenland, but women tell the BBC of recent involuntary contraception.
Antibiotics for strep A in good supply, says health secretary Steve Barclay
But pharmacies say they are having to work hard to obtain stocks and some lines are unavailable.
Matt Hancock to stand down as MP amid local criticism
It comes as some Tory members in his Suffolk constituency say the MP is "not fit to represent" them.
More diagnostic hubs to tackle NHS waiting lists in England
Rishi Sunak promises to leave no stone unturned tackling the hospital backlog and ambulance delays.
Rise in deaths after West Mids ambulance delay
Relatives of patients who faced long waits for an ambulance in the West Midlands want improvements.
UK weather: People urged to heat main rooms as cold snap begins
Health officials advise warming living rooms in the day and bedrooms at night in the cold spell.
Strep A: Five-year-old girl dies from illness linked to bacterial infection
Stella-Lily McCorkindale was described as a bright and talented little girl by her primary school.
Strep A schools may be given preventive antibiotics
The drugs would be used to stop more cases of the bacterial infection that has killed some children.
Angela Rayner: Covid contract VIP lane was 'a scandal of epic proportions'
Prioritising firms recommended by MPs and peers wasted taxpayers' money, deputy leader Angela Rayner says.
Number of smokers drops as vaping rises, data shows
Data shows 13.3% of people smoked cigarettes in 2021 - down from 20.2% in 2011, while 7.7% vaped.
Strep A: Mum warns of symptoms after child's illness
Joanne Jones said she initially mistook her daughter's sickness for a chest infection.
Ambulance staff to strike on 21 December
Services across England and Wales affected, but life-threatening calls will be responded to.
Strep A death of eighth child confirmed
A child in Hampshire has died of strep A, officials confirm, bringing the total deaths to eight.
Strep A: Penarth family traumatised by daughter's death
The father of seven-year-old Hanna Roap describes how his "bubbly" daughter died within hours.
Father of girl, 4, fighting for life with Strep A infection is 'praying for a miracle'
Dean Burns urges other parents with any concerns about their children's health to get them checked.
The 'life-changing' electric suit
A special body suit for people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and strokes has had some remarkable results.
Six children die with Strep A bacterial infection
Parents concerned about their child's symptoms are urged to seek medical advice.
Strep A: Fourth child dies from bacterial disease
The latest case of a London primary school child follows the recent deaths of three young children.
Infectious Covid virus can stay on some groceries for days
Scientists did the study for the government to better understand possible exposure to shoppers.
Climate of fear putting patients at risk, say doctors
Whistleblowers allege they were punished for raising concerns at one of England's worst performing trusts.
Strep A: Penarth primary school child dies of disease
Strep A is a bacterial infection that can be extremely serious, but is treatable.
NHS: Ambulance delays as paramedic holds for GP
When ambulance crews bring patients to hospital they are meant to be able to handover their patients to A&E staff within 15 minutes.
My mum's 40-hour wait to get to A&E with hip break
Woman, 85, endured "agonising" wait as BBC analysis shows delays now at record levels.
Parents urged to get children flu vaccine as infections rise
Two doctors say they experienced "every parent's worst nightmare" when their son got sick.
Ambulance staff in England vote for strike action
Members of two unions have backed walkouts across England and Wales as the NHS pay dispute deepens.
Alzheimer's drug lecanemab hailed as momentous breakthrough
Lecanemab is the first drug to remove damage, but there are questions around its impact, side effects and use.
Lack of ethnic diversity among egg and sperm donors
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority finds a lack of Asian egg and black sperm donors.
Top hospitals targeted by nurse strikes
Cancer centres and children's hospitals among services affected by 15 and 20 December walkouts.
Immensa lab errors may have led to 23 Covid-19 deaths
A report says 39,000 people may also have been given incorrect PCR results from a private lab.
Michael Watt: Review finds 'significant failures' in patient treatment
Clinical records of 44 patients who died under the care of Michael Watt have been examined.
Quarter of 17-19-year-olds have probable mental disorder - study
An NHS Digital report for England indicates how likely children and young people are to have poor mental health.
Parliament Hill Lido sees one hypothermia case a day
Parliament Hill Lido has urged visitors to have shorter swims now that temperatures have dropped.
Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online
Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.
Big UK trial to find best drugs to fight flu
Covid scientists will be testing different medications to see what works against winter flu.
Diphtheria: Migrants with symptoms to be isolated
Decision comes after death of a man at a processing centre may have been caused by the disease.
Monkeypox given new name by global health experts
The change to mpox was prompted by concerns over negative connotations from the name of the virus.
Thousands more cancer cases linked to deprivation
A study finds cancer death rates are 74% higher in Scotland's most deprived communities.
NHS Wales: Betsi Cadwaladr patients ask boss if it's safe
North Wales' health board has been hit by a series of failures and criticisms in its short history.
Palliative care: 'My dad should not have been expected to die in office hours'
Most of the UK lacks consistent round-the-clock care for the terminally ill, research suggests.
Stigma around HIV continues to cause harm, says charity
The Public Health Agency says there are 1,325 people living with HIV in Northern Ireland.
'Kidney disease is not just a death sentence, you can live a full life'
Podcaster Dee Moore, who has chronic kidney disease, is using her knowledge to help others.
PTSD: Photography helps police officer manage condition
"I saw things no-one should see", says a traffic police officer who now takes solace behind a lens.
Scientists say eight glasses of water a day may be too much
Aberdeen scientists have found the recommended intake of two litres of water a day may be excessive.
December strike by NHS nurses is biggest in their history
Royal College of Nursing members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are set to walkout in December.
Planned Caesarean births have doubled in 20 years in Scotland
There were more than 8,000 elective Caesareans in Scotland last year - the highest total on record.
Nurses' strike: How much do you know about their pay? Try our quiz
The BBC's Laura Foster tests your knowledge in this video quiz, with five questions on nurses' pay.
Intensive care delirium: 'I hallucinated that I'd been kidnapped'
Jan Ehtash endured strange and unsettling visions as she battled Covid in a south London hospital.
UK to send 24 ambulances to Ukraine, says foreign secretary during visit
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for talks with President Zelensky.
Universal flu vaccine could counter future pandemic
Animal trials, using the same mRNA technology as successful Covid vaccines, have gone well, scientists say.
Ashford bacteria outbreak: Primary school pupil dies with infection
A second child is taken to hospital and pupils and staff are being prescribed antibiotics.
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