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Scientists say they can predict which youngsters might get the dry, itchy skin condition.

Jason Grant's hiring sparked a debate, with critics saying the job should have gone to a woman.

A Public Health Scotland study shows suicide was the leading cause of deaths among 15 to 24 year olds.

Among 11-15-year-olds in England, 9% say they use e-cigarettes - up from 6% in 2018, a survey suggests.

Inhaled as a fine mist, Convidecia Air can provide good protection after just one breath, its maker says.

Anyone lighting up within 15m of a hospital building could incur a fine of up to £1,000.

Students welcome opportunity to learn closer to home in move to boost Welsh language in health care.

Orthopaedic surgeon Shyam Kumar worked as a special adviser on hospital inspections.

Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease.

Health bosses predict a resurgence of the virus and flu during the autumn and winter.

Three of nine people struck with the unexplained respiratory illness in recent days have died.

The clinic is one of 15 regional hubs established to help children with long Covid symptoms.

Lisa Megginson had her transvaginal mesh tape surgically removed after years of health problems.

A growing nursing shortage has put pressure on hospitals, and smaller ones are left with few options.

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

The presenter hosted BBC Breakfast for 15 years and more recently hosted programmes on Classic FM.

Families are urged to take part in the review being conducted by influential midwife Donna Ockenden.

Jo Whitehead, who became chief executive in January 2021, will retire for personal reasons.

A review finds fault with various agencies over their handling of seven-year-old Hakeem Hussain.

Hospital trusts in Leeds and Sheffield predict a huge jump in energy bills.

Posts shared by thousands across social media wrongly suggested government advice had changed.

Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Dominic Cummings are likely to appear in hearings next summer.

With a review to start into Nottingham's maternity services, the BBC looks back at what led to it.

Clinical trials show they are more effective than antibiotics, to which the "superbug" can become resistant.

Getting patients out of bed after surgery can help recovery and free up beds, Bristol study finds.

Madelaine McTernan was the head of the HRT Taskforce, to ease UK supply issues, for four months.

Recent fighting near Zaporizhzhia power plant has increased fears of a nuclear accident.

They say it could take months to clear the backlog caused by a continuing cyber-attack.

The mother who went to court to secure her son a life-saving operation says he has "defied all odds".

Royal Wolverhampton Hospital faces legal action over its investigation into Ann Cotterill's death.

The 50-year-old is having treatment for breast cancer, the same disease that killed her mother.

A care home apologises after Joyce Parrott was confused for another resident when in cardiac arrest.

Although muscle aches are common, they are rarely linked to the drug itself, researchers say.

Fuel prices are affecting volunteer community transport drivers helping elderly people in rural areas.

Public Health Scotland said remaining smallpox vaccine doses were 'being administered at pace'.

Moderna said it is suing Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for patent infringement.

The ONS says it will "closely monitor" the numbers testing positive as children return to school.

Dawn White has renal failure and worries about the growing energy cost of her haemodialysis machine.

The 12-year-old's parents lost a legal battle that ended with his life support being turned off.

A woman approached the health secretary during an interview, accusing him of doing nothing about ambulance delays.

Scientists say the advance could improve understanding on how organs form and why pregnancies fail.

The ex-chancellor says ministers were banned from talking about negative effects of restrictions.

It follows a report into the care of three women who were taken to accident and emergency 53 times.

Epsom and Helier and Whipps Cross face delays of at least three years for new sites.

Figures show that just 0.81 children per woman are being born in the country.

Most hospital patients and care home residents will no longer be tested unless they fall sick.

Health and safety inspectors raised concerns about issues affecting staff and patients.

Sophie Wheldon, 24, says spotting the illness early could be key to entering remission like her.

Sharon Baker wants people who have had breast cancer to receive scans to check for secondary cancer.

Terminations at home had been allowed temporarily in England and Wales during the pandemic.