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Gene drive development makes a genetically modified gene that spreads widely within populations.

Scientists are still unsure what is causing the outbreak, which has now spread to 15 countries.

It comes after a draft bill was approved in Spanish parliament to allow three days of leave a month.

Another 50 suspected cases of the rare disease are being investigated, the WHO says.

Pharmacists will be able to give suitable replacements, without needing a brand new prescription.

Staff at sexual health clinics warn the virus is already stretching the workforce in many places.

Figures show 14% of dentists doing NHS work are approaching retirement age.

We are facing an unusual and unprecedented monkeypox outbreak but how worrying is it?

Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy.

Officials say they have seen 197 cases, and 11 of the young children have needed a liver transplant.

Infections have been falling since the end of March, after the Omicron variant pushed up cases.

Health secretary says "most cases" have been mild and further doses of a vaccine have been ordered.

Cases of the rare disease are now confirmed in eight European countries, health authorities say.

Nearly half the deaths from respiratory syncytial virus were in babies aged under six months.

Government's vaccine advisers said winter remains the riskiest time for the virus.

Psychiatrists say all nurses and doctors must be able to recognise the signs of people at risk.

The doctors' union cites lack of PPE and says medics still suffer the health impacts of the pandemic.

The virus doesn't usually spread easily and the risk to the UK population is low, officials say.

One man, Mohammed Ismael Zaman, bled to death during dialysis, while the other was trapped in a bed.

Four years after the first buffer zone outside a clinic only two more have followed in England.

International recruitment hits record high with nurse leaders warning about sustainability of trend.

The trial has been set up by the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a sandwich.

The former reality star appeared before the Health and Social Care Committee to discuss body image.

A new survey shows a rise in hostile behaviour towards people with a visible difference.

An occupational therapist says he is waiting for an operation on both his neck and his wrist.

Ewan Bowlby, 27, was diagnosed with a brain tumour but plans to get married and start a family.

Lord Hague says the government is "shallow" and "politically weak" for delaying plans to curb obesity.

The new gadget can help surgeons find and remove cancer that has spread from the breast, say experts.

Abortion providers describe a battle to put out accurate information.

The viral infection is rare and the risk to the public remains very low, experts say.

The Policy Exchange think tank wants local NHS to have more power and questions rise in national managers.

Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years.

The military has been ordered to intervene as a wave of Covid cases sweeps the unvaccinated country.

Masks are no longer required on many EU flights, but countries including Germany, Italy and Spain keep the rule.

The University of Leeds project will see heart monitors fitted under the skin of more than 100 men.

Experts say India is now recording more intense, frequent heatwaves which are also longer in duration.

Not raising the fees for the first time in 12 years puts money back in people's pockets, ministers say.

With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake.

Aimee says the book will help her son understand why he "should be proud" of his heart surgery scar.

Boris Johnson is accused of "playing politics with children's health" after delaying new restrictions.

The cancer campaigner says the prince went "above and beyond" in visiting her to confer her damehood.

But health groups criticise the move to pause the ban on unhealthy food offers and some advertising.

The BBC podcaster also revealed her bowel cancer charity fund has now raised more than £5m.

The women, aged 35 and 34, are held after an eight-month-old girl died following a "medical episode".

Just over two people in every hundred are infected with the virus in the UK, according to the ONS.

Social work bosses say a worsening shortage of care workers means they cannot help everyone in need.

A royal radio broadcast urges people to get in touch with those who might be feeling isolated.

The podcast host, who is receiving end-of-life care for cancer, said she was "blown away" by the honour.

A terminally ill mum is worried about energy costs for people like her on life support machines.

It could help thousands of women avoid invasive surgery, experts advising the NHS say.