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Updated 2024-11-23 19:00
Covid levels starting to fall in UK, says ONS
About one in 15 people would test positive for coronavirus, as levels start to fall.
NHS faces an Easter 'as bad as any winter'
Record numbers of patients have to wait four hours or more before being treated and discharged in A&E.
Lifting of Scottish face mask laws confirmed
The legal requirement to wear face coverings in many indoor settings will end next Monday.
Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UK
The Valneva jab is manufactured using technology similar to how flu shots are made.
Genetic testing: Babies with rare illnesses given hope
"Eureka moment" sees baby Thea diagnosed with rare genetic condition and given a new chance at life.
Is a virus we all have causing multiple sclerosis?
Scientists think they have now uncovered a mystery cause of this incurable disease.
UK officials investigating total of 74 child hepatitis cases
One potential cause could be adenoviruses, but health experts are also looking at links to Covid-19.
Zika virus may be one step away from explosive outbreak
Scientists say we should be on alert for variants which could start another major outbreak.
Woman completes 100 marathons in 100 days world record
Kate Jayden may have to wait up to a year before her feat is confirmed by Guinness World Records.
Two new drugs to fight superbugs available on NHS soon
A deal is being struck to make them freely available to patients in England at an affordable cost to the NHS.
Newry: Woman dies waiting for paramedics from Belfast
The woman, named locally as Jody Keenan, 39, had been out with friends in Newry when she collapsed.
Psychedelic frees up depressed brain, study shows
The drug found in magic mushrooms could treat depression in a unique way, researchers say.
Wales' unpaid carers to get a break through £9m fund
The cash aims to help relieve the pressure on carers after the "added stress" of the Covid pandemic.
Queen reveals Covid left her 'very tired and exhausted'
The monarch speaks about her experience with the virus during a virtual hospital visit.
'I planned to end my life at 16 but I'm still here'
Chelsea, from Nottingham, experienced low mood, anxiety and self-harm.
'Life without Covid rules is much worse than we thought'
Vaccines and treatments have helped many in the UK but Isabel, 11, is among those still at risk.
Covid infections show signs of plateauing in UK
Nearly 4.9 million people would test positive for coronavirus, according to the ONS.
Endometriosis: Lowestoft woman hopes to set up support group
A woman who suffers "debilitating" period pains hopes to set up a support group to help others.
Why I gave a kidney to a work colleague
When Ninon Ferguson offered to donate an organ to someone at work, he thought she was joking.
Miscarriage: Tens of thousands have PTSD symptoms
Charities say women are not getting the psychological help they need after losing their babies.
Keep your waist to less than half your height, guidance says
The advice is contained in updated guidelines to help reduce the risks of specific health conditions.
NHS under huge strain as A&Es turn away ambulances
Winter pressures being felt in spring, as Covid cases remain high and other illnesses rebound.
Covid: Blood clot risk higher for six months after having virus
Lung and leg clots were much more likely in seriously ill patients, but mild cases can be affected.
Mental health groups call for trans conversion therapy ban
It comes after ministers removed therapies for transgender people from a forthcoming ban.
Eleven cases of hepatitis in children investigated in central belt
Public Health Scotland is looking into eleven cases across four health boards in the central belt.
Families in Nottingham maternity inquiry hit out at review
A letter states a review into failing maternity services in Nottingham is moving like treacle.
National Insurance: I have no problem with tax hike, says Boris Johnson
The PM defends the rise, but Labour's Sir Keir Starmer calls it "the wrong tax at the wrong time".
Covid: How to look after yourself at home
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help?
Covid: React study finds latest wave 'may have peaked' in young
But the final React study found "worrying" signs that infections are still rising in those over 55.
Calories now appear on menus in large restaurant chains
The change is part of a government drive to tackle obesity but will it make a difference to diners?
Brain injury: ‘They leave their walking frames and they’re free’
People with brain injuries in Belfast are rediscovering their love of cycling.
Have I got Covid, a bad cold or something else?
What are the new Covid symptoms, and when should I stay at home?
Shanghai Covid lockdown extended to entire city
China's financial hub is now subject to indefinite restrictions after Covid cases hit a new high.
NHS not making progress on early cancer diagnosis
Progress in England has been static for six years - and pandemic may make outlook worse, MPs say.
Breast cancer: 'The moment I saw my new nipple tattoos'
Emily, from Nottingham, received the tattoos following surgery for breast cancer.
Covid: Nine new symptoms added to official list
Sore throats, headaches and loss of appetite are now all officially recognised as signs of infection.
Gynaecology waits soar by 60% during pandemic
Waiting lists for gynaecological conditions have risen more sharply than any other specialty.
Covid vaccines now available for five to 11-year olds in England
The expansion comes as officials estimate nearly five million people in the UK now have the virus.
'I've had long Covid for two years now'
Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment?
Lateral flow tests: Should I recycle the plastic?
Scientists say more could have been done to make lateral flow tests widely recyclable.
Covid in Scotland: Infections dip across Scotland but trend 'uncertain'
More than 451,000 people - about one in 12 - had Covid last week, according to official estimates.
Conversion therapy: Ban to go ahead but not cover trans people
The government U-turns on plans to drop a ban on conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people.
Covid: Record 4.9 million people have the virus in UK
The latest data from the ONS suggests some 4.9 million people in the UK are infected with the virus.
Gap-free human genome sequence completed for first time
The scientific achievement, which has taken decades, offers insights into people's genetic building blocks.
Immensa: Why were Covid test errors at Wolverhampton lab not stopped sooner?
Immensa Labs, in Wolverhampton, is estimated to have sent out 43,000 false negative test results.
Covid: Nurses' boss wants life assurance scheme extended for NHS staff
The scheme gave financial support to families of health and social care workers who died in the pandemic.
Artificial pancreas to revolutionise diabetes care in England
It can eliminate the need for finger prick tests and prevent life-threatening attacks, say experts.
Care home residents win right to always have one visitor
Anne's Law, which aims to prevent people being cut off from their families, will become a national standard.
Covid: NHS Wales planned care will slow down - health minister
"Something has to give" says health minister as Covid cases rise, affecting staff and patients.
Shrewsbury maternity scandal: Police probe 600 cases of care
Their investigation into baby deaths and other failings in Shropshire is said to be "very much active".
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