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'He shouldn't have to be this brave at six years old'
Mason McKenzie has been having gruelling treatment since he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
Roe v Wade: Women travelling for abortions will be protected - Biden
The US president warns some US states will attempt to arrest women crossing state lines for access.
Special Covid leave scrapped for NHS staff in England
The Royal College of Nursing said the decision shows "how little" the government valued NHS staff.
Dame Deborah James death prompts more bowel-cancer checks
The NHS website has had thousands more visits this week after the campaigner's death.
Covid infections jump by half a million in UK, says ONS
The rise is being driven by two new sub-variants of Omicron which are spreading quickly.
Kaylea Titford: Parents deny allowing death of obese daughter
Alan Titford and Sarah Jane Lloyd-Jones are accused of the manslaughter of their daughter Kaylea.
Covid: What is the guidance across the UK now?
Almost all of the UK's Covid rules have ended, two years after they were introduced.
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?
Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron.
Zika and dengue may make humans more attractive to mosquitoes
Zika and dengue fever viruses alter the scent of humans and mice they infect, researchers say.
Help 999 teams find missing heart defibrillators
About 70,000 of the life-saving devices are in UK community locations unknown by the emergency services.
NI waiting lists: Overnight planned surgery centres established
The first elective surgery centre is earmarked for the Mater Hospital with further sites to come.
Breast cancer: 'I knew my body wasn't right'
A mother-of-three with aggressive breast cancer says she spent 13 months seeking help.
'I never thought it would be something that I would get'
Dan shares his experience of contracting monkeypox at the start of June.
Pride: Stay at home if you have monkeypox symptoms
People should look out for unusual rashes, fevers and swollen glands, London's public-health director says.
Invisible disabilities: How an autism diagnosis changed my life
Barrington Campbell received an autism diagnosis at 30 - now he's helping others by providing a space for gaming.
Quarter of GP posts vacant within a decade in England, study warns
Researchers say findings are sobering, with shortages in England predicted to top 10,000 by 2030-31.
Archie Battersbee parents win appeal to reconsider case
The High Court had ruled Archie Battersbee was dead and doctors could end life support treatment.
Are we failing young people with cancer?
Deborah James' experience has raised questions about how good the UK is at spotting and treating the disease.
Bowel cancer: How to check your poo
It was Dame Deborah James' top advice - but what should you be looking for?
Dame Deborah James: Cancer campaigner dies aged 40
The 40-year-old host of You, Me and the Big C was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2016.
Deborah James: Her passionate vision for the £6.8m she raised
How Dame Deborah's fundraising will help scientists find new ways to outwit cancer.
NHS App to offer video consultations by 2024
Users will be able to receive messages from their GP and see their medical records, the government says.
Male MPs wear 'hot flush' vests to simulate menopause
The event was organised in parliament by the Labour MP Carolyn Harris.
Invisible disability: Living with inflammatory bowel disease
Inflammatory bowel disease sufferers say the lack of toilets is the worst thing about living in London.
Dame Deborah James saved countless lives raising awareness - Bowel Cancer UK
The campaigner and podcast host was a patron for Bowel Cancer UK, a charity she said was close to her heart.
Dame Deborah James: 'One of those special people'
The cancer campaigner has died at the age of 40, her family has said, describing her as an "inspiration".
Covid: Terms of inquiry into UK pandemic response finalised
It comes days after bereaved families warned of legal action against the UK government over delays.
Southend hospital nurses quitting due to 'toxic' conditions
A whistleblower reveals nurses are quitting a hospital because they feel "helpless and unsupported".
Peanut allergy sufferer George, 10, tries new drug
George, 10, hopes a newly-approved drug will lessen the impact of his peanut allergy.
Covid-booster response hope for most vulnerable
A break in taking a common immune-suppressing drug could improve how well vaccines work, a trial suggests.
What's it like living with an invisible disability?
Emily Hale had to have spinal fusion surgery for her scoliosis, now she's helping others.
Doctors warn of industrial action amid pay squeeze
Medics say pay has fallen by up to 30% since 2008 once inflation is taken into account.
Abortion clinic buffer zones will happen, says Sturgeon
The first minister said the Scottish government would back a bill to protect sites from protesters.
Sir John Major calls contaminated blood scandal 'incredibly bad luck'
The ex-prime minister's description of the disaster drew gasps from families watching the public inquiry.
Adele Roberts: Radio 1 DJ reveals she's free from bowel cancer
The Radio 1 DJ wrote on Instagram to share the news, eight months after starting treatment.
NHS patients to be offered chance to travel for surgery
Hundreds of patients who have waited two years or more have already said they are willing to travel.
Roe v Wade: The world reacts to US abortion ruling
Our correspondents in Italy, El Salvador, India, Ireland and Canada explain the impact in countries across the globe.
Polio: Virus found in London prompts misleading vaccine claims
What do these cases really tell us about the virus, which hasn't spread in the UK for decades?
Roe v Wade: US Supreme Court ends constitutional right to abortion
States can decide to ban abortion after the Supreme Court overrules the landmark Roe v Wade case.
Covid: UK infections continuing to rise
The increase, with an estimated one in 35 people testing positive, is being driven by newer variants.
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam: I don't wear a face mask any more
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam is asked if he's changed his habits, as Covid-19 cases in the UK continue to rise.
Covid: Free lateral flow tests in Wales until 31 July
Lateral flow tests will continue to be available for free for people in Wales with Covid symptoms.
Vaping - is it a risk-free option?
Colourful gadgets and fruity flavours are popular, but what's really known about their health effects?
Birmingham hospital faces criminal probe after death of vulnerable man
Matthew Caseby fled a mental health hospital by climbing a fence and was hit by a train.
Juul: US bans all products from leading vaping company
Authorities say they do not have enough data to be sure Juul's e-cigarettes meet health standards.
Ike Ekweremadu: Nigerian senator accused of organ-harvesting plot
Ike Ekweremadu is said to have arranged the transport of a boy to the UK for organ-harvesting.
Court says widower can use embryo made with late wife
Court backs Ted Jennings to try for a baby with a surrogate, using embryo he created with late wife.
Water quality: Belfast drinking water to be tested for lead
Three hundred homes will be tested after a small study found some water samples exceeded the UK limit.
Expert warns of hearing-loss diagnosis 'emergency situation' in Lothian
Rachel O'Neill said parents needed "a great deal more support" after significant failures were identified.
Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: The battle for compensation
More than 1,300 claims have been made but only about 20 sent for medical assessment.
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