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Campaigners question ethics of puberty-blocker trial in legal letter to Streeting
Researchers and the UK regulator say the study is going to help improve care for children questioning their gender.
Flu wave hits England's busiest A&E - hundreds of patients are arriving a day
The BBC visits Leicester Royal Infirmary to witness first-hand how it's coping with an early surge in cases of winter bugs.
Last-minute offer may avert strike by resident doctors
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.
Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.
Joe Wicks: Protein's not just for bodybuilders
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
How you know if you've got a cold or a flu
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.
How you know if you've got a cold or a flu
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.
Much of £11bn Covid scheme fraud 'beyond recovery', report says
The response to the pandemic led to "enormous outlays of public money which exposed it to the risk of fraud and error", a report says.
Hungry mothers and dirty wards - maternity care 'much worse' than anticipated, review chief says
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England's maternity services.
Masks to be worn in three hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.
New mpox strain identified in England
It's a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.
Is it a cold, 'super flu' or Covid? How to tell the difference
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
'Life being stressful is not an illness' - GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
Streeting orders review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
The health secretary says the aim is to tackle a rising demand for services and pressure on the NHS.
Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses
Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.
NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns
England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.
This question will tell you if you're a people pleaser
Here's a simple way to make sure your wants and needs are being heard.
Health Sec Review Into Mental Health and ADHD Diagnoses
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has launched a review into mental health and ADHD diagnoses
MND took our son at 14 - anyone at any age can get it
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.
Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health'
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.
Girls 'taught how to get a job but not about women's health'
Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.
Parents face 12-month wait to learn how babies died
Shane Bevan and Laura Tongue say it is "cruel" for grieving families to be left waiting for answers.
Group supports those with 'lonely condition'
Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.
School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams
Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.
Young women call for better health education
New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions.
Young women call for better health education
New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions.
Doctors failed to tell dad-of-seven he was dying
William Chapman only found out he had a terminal diagnosis when his GP mentioned it in passing.
Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save 500 a year.
Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.
Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The inquiry into the government's handling of the pandemic has heard from politicians, civil servants, experts and bereaved families.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
Mother wants change so child 'didn't die for nothing'
Sam Tucker says "opportunities were missed" when her daughter Holly, 6, was diagnosed with a tumour.
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at 192m.
Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
Resident doctors in England will strike between 17 and 22 December, in the 14th walkout since 2023.
Cancer patient welcomes newly-approved treatment
Sharon Price from Newcastle-under-Lyme says she was glad to avoid the need for surgery.
Ambulance demand spikes as flu season worsens
The service says calls increased by 20% in the past week, fuelled by illnesses such as the flu.
Our daughter died from meningitis after starting uni - a jab would have saved her
Meg Draper was enjoying the social side of student life - within weeks she had died from meningitis.
Doctors to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
Do you know what a forever chemical is?
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, exist in many household items such as waterproof clothing and cookware.
WHO warning over shortage of obesity jabs
Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.
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