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Cancer-killing virus shows promise in patients
One man injected with the modified cold sore virus saw his tumour completely disappear.
NHS waiting list in Wales: Patients turn to surgery abroad
As the waiting list reaches a record 743,000, patients are self-funding treatment in Lithuania.
Pret a Manger customer had fatal reaction to 'vegan' wrap
Celia Marsh had a severe dairy allergy and ate food labelled as vegan that had traces of milk in it.
£500m funding to help hospitals discharge patients
The money is part of a package of measures to support NHS and care system this winter, ministers say.
GP appointments: New health secretary makes same-day pledge
The new health secretary unveils plans to boost access - but doctors say they will have little impact.
BT Group: Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes
Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says.
Many English maternity units not meeting safety standards
More than half of England's maternity units require improvements in safety, BBC analysis finds.
UK's first Early Cancer Institute is launched in Cambridge
Scientists at the new institute will devote their expertise to detecting and studying cancers early.
What happens in an alcohol addiction detox unit?
Current and former patients, along with medical specialists, share their stories with the BBC.
Covid: Oxford oncologist in plea to government over Evusheld
Dr Lennard Lee wants the government to reconsider rolling out Evusheld for people who are immunosuppressed.
Scotland's A&E waiting times worst on record
Weekly figures show that a record number of A&E patients waited more than four hours.
Somerset nurse struck off for failing to dispense morphine
A nurse who failed to administer morphine to a patient before surgery has now been struck off.
Covid-19 pandemic is over in the US - Joe Biden
The president says there is still "a lot of work" being done to control the virus in the US.
Uganda's transplant revolution brings hope to thousands
Until now, anyone needing an organ transplant in Uganda had to travel abroad at huge expense.
Infected blood transfusions killed 1,820 in UK, study estimates
Study estimates 27,000 people were infected with hepatitis C in UK after surgery in 1970s and 1980s.
Abortion bans a grey area for complicated pregnancies
Women who want to end their pregnancies because of rare complications must navigate strict laws.
Bigger breakfasts better for controlling appetite, study suggests
People in a trial eating nearly half their daily calories at breakfast were less hungry during the day.
Smear tests: Women waiting three times longer than they should for results
It means women are waiting more than three times longer than they should for results.
Anti-obesity strategy to be reviewed due to cost-of-living crisis
It raises concerns plans including a ban on TV advertising of junk food pre-9pm could be scrapped.
Queen's funeral: Routine hospital care being postponed
Appointments, including for surgery and outpatient clinics, rescheduled because of Queen's funeral.
Walk and wait is best strategy to stop baby crying
Scientists carry out tests with new parents to find what works best to help crying babies sleep.
Syria cholera outbreak serious threat to region - UN
It is believed to be linked to people drinking unsafe water from the drought-hit River Euphrates.
Nottingham maternity review to examine 10 years of baby cases
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden is examining failings by maternity services in Nottingham.
Margaret Ferrier: MP who exposed public to Covid must do unpaid work
Margaret Ferrier took the train from London to Glasgow after testing positive for the virus.
Sam Fender cancels shows to focus on mental health
He apologised to fans and said he and his band were "burnt out" and he needed some time to heal.
GPs allowed to close on day of Queen's funeral
But NHS bosses must make sure out-of-hours service is available and care home Covid boosters to continue.
Experts launch world's largest genetic study of ME
Academics are seeking 20,000 people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to take part in the research.
UK Covid infections lowest since last October
One in 70 people now has the virus, but not all parts of the UK are still seeing falling infections.
Listeria warning over ready-to-eat smoked fish
Vulnerable people - including over-65s and pregnant women - should avoid eating it, say food safety advisers.
Nottingham maternity failings: Hundreds of families contact review team
The review is examining how babies died or were injured at Nottingham hospitals.
Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules
Research shows that cancers might not always be caused by DNA mutations, as previously thought.
New York declares state of emergency over polio
Evidence emerges that the virus - once declared eradicated from the US - is spreading across the state.
Self-sterilising plastic kills viruses like Covid
The researchers think their plastic could help stop viruses spreading in hospitals.
One in eight on hospital waiting list as backlog grows
Numbers waiting for treatments, such as knee and hip surgery, reaches 6.84 million in England.
New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists
The jab could be used on a mass scale next year with the aim of ending deaths from the disease.
Post-menopause HRT treatment to be sold over the counter in UK
Estradiol tablets help treat the cause of vaginal dryness in women experiencing menopause.
Therese Coffey's views on abortion concerning, charity says
The new health secretary has opposed extending abortion rights but has said the law would not change.
Tool to spot breast cancer at home wins UK Dyson award
The Dotplot aims to help women self-check at home and track any changes they may find on an app.
Parkinson’s test: Woman who smelled disease on husband helps scientists
A woman who can detect Parkinson's through smell helps scientists develop a test for the disease.
Baby sticky tape skin test can predict eczema risk
Scientists say they can predict which youngsters might get the dry, itchy skin condition.
Period dignity officer role scrapped after abuse over man's appointment
Jason Grant's hiring sparked a debate, with critics saying the job should have gone to a woman.
Suicide the leading cause of death among young Scots
A Public Health Scotland study shows suicide was the leading cause of deaths among 15 to 24 year olds.
Rise in teenage vaping, as drug use falls - survey
Among 11-15-year-olds in England, 9% say they use e-cigarettes - up from 6% in 2018, a survey suggests.
China approves inhaled Covid vaccine
Inhaled as a fine mist, Convidecia Air can provide good protection after just one breath, its maker says.
Fines for smoking outside Scottish hospitals become law
Anyone lighting up within 15m of a hospital building could incur a fine of up to £1,000.
Aberystwyth Uni nursing degree to encourage Welsh speakers
Students welcome opportunity to learn closer to home in move to boost Welsh language in health care.
NHS whistleblower Shyam Kumar wins case against regulator
Orthopaedic surgeon Shyam Kumar worked as a special adviser on hospital inspections.
Legionnaire's suspected cause of Argentina pneumonia deaths
Health officials believe the infectious pneumonia which killed four was caused by the rare lung disease.
Covid: Millions invited for booster jabs from Monday
Health bosses predict a resurgence of the virus and flu during the autumn and winter.
Mystery pneumonia: Argentina investigates three deaths
Three of nine people struck with the unexplained respiratory illness in recent days have died.
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