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Official records say six million have died, but the true figure may be over 18 million, say researchers.

Pippa Griffiths died after midwives failed to realise the "urgency" of her condition, a panel says.

Fewer people need intensive care but large numbers are affecting available beds and other services.

Colin Reilly had to have his tongue and voice rebuilt with skin from his arm after complex surgery.

Just one in 20 people in Wales survive cardiac arrest - one of the worst rates in Europe.

Fast-tracked access to benefits for those with terminal illness is being extended from six months to one year.

Azeem Ahmad, who donated one of his kidneys to a stranger, says, years on, he still has no regrets.

Musician Shona chose to have her leg amputated after years of pain - now she's a Paralympian.

The man died two months after operation, says the hospital that carried out the world-first surgery.

The review by Donna Ockenden into maternity care in Shropshire has examined nearly 1,900 cases.

Detectable changes involving gut microbes "could provide" a warning sign that a tumour is present.

A judge rules the 17-year-old should be given the chance of a potentially life-saving operation.

With Wales set to scrap Covid rules, the critical care patient total is at its lowest since July.

Harry Crane, born at 22 weeks and five days, leaves hospital with sister Harley due to follow.

James Brittain-McVey tells MPs he wishes he had talked to friends about worries over how he looked.

Steven Gerrard also made an appearance at the Pride of Birmingham awards to honour a young boy.

Doctors hope the pioneering procedure, believed to be a world first, marks a new chapter for transplant surgery.

What do experts make of the diet Shane Warne was on?

A woman who contracted tetanus says she received letters alleging shortcomings in her care.

Elaine Horne donated a kidney to her 23-year-old son Luke after he almost died from kidney failure.

Areas of women's health have been neglected for too long, says scientist developing rapid test.

The CDC says 92% of reported side effects after the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are mild.

An "ambitious oral health strategy" is needed in Northern Ireland, the British Dental Association says.

Even after a mild infection, the overall size of the brain had shrunk, researchers found.

Body image, puberty and fear of judgement are among the reasons girls drop out of sport, a study reveals.

The national clinical director says higher numbers are inevitable "as we go about our business".

The parents of five-year-old Isla say she is the only child in the world with a rare condition.

Welsh government announces plans to scrap face mask and isolation laws, and phase out testing.

Jack Ritchie was failed by "woefully inadequate" warnings about dangers of betting, a coroner says.

An anti-inflammatory for rheumatoid arthritis can cut Covid death risk by about a fifth.

Scientists say uncertainty and disruption have affected people even if they haven't had Covid.

Two leading medical organisations have told the BBC more funding for specialist care is needed.

But preventable cases of the disease could surge in black and Asian groups, analysis suggests.

HPV jab is so successful that women who have it will not need screening every few years, says cancer scientist.

Regulations requiring care workers to be vaccinated against Covid are being lifted from mid-March in England.

The government in England is planning new rules to help prevent botched cosmetic procedures.

Some practical ways to help yourself and others affected by the conflict.

Supplies only increased after "extensive lobbying" and Covid escalation in care homes, a report found.

Poppy says she wants to regrow her hair to make another donation to the children's charity.

Stocks could run out within the next 24 hours, the World Health Organization warns.

MP Alex Davies-Jones says vulnerable people are "preyed on" for the additional fees.

The end of more restrictions comes almost two years after the first confirmed case of Covid in Scotland.

Charity experts say UK death rates are a "national scandal" and want more research spending.

A study suggests it works far better than the current system at detecting high-risk pregnancies.

The vicious circle of too little rest and too much of the wrong food.

The UK is moving to its "living with Covid" phase, but the virus still needs to be watched closely.

Angharad Lewis did not want to leave home because of her polycystic ovary syndrome symptoms.

The issue affects up to 200 people and may be linked to a bottle of solution used in the tests.

Despite concerns over Covid vaccines, most side effects occur with hours or weeks of having a jab.

Nearly two million were AstraZeneca shots that advisers said should not be given to younger adults.