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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.

A salon in Sheffield opens a new sensory room with toys and special equipment.

Ministers have agreed a six-month extension to the policy that lets women take early abortion pills at home.

Officials urge the 485 people who are as identified contacts, but have not been screened, to act.

The Welsh government's plan is to move away from an emergency response to the pandemic.

Audit Scotland says the health service remains on an emergency footing as patient waiting lists soar.

Crizanlizumab is thought to cut visits to A&E by 40% for patients with the blood disorder.

All Covid legal restrictions are over in England, as part of the government's Living with Covid plan.

Scientists - who "accidentally" made the first ever recording of a dying brain - saw startling results.

Next month, a report will be published into one of the biggest scandals in the history of the NHS - why were so many failures allowed to happen?

Patients should avoid routine surgery in the weeks after infection as a precaution, experts advise.

A taskforce wants improvements for women belonging to ethnic minorities and those living in deprived areas.

Testing suspected heart attack patients for the C-reactive protein could save lives, experts say.

It is a historic moment, the health secretary says - but he warns we must be ready for more variants.

People will no longer be required to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport.

The government has announced the end of all Covid restrictions in England.

What would ending isolation rules in England mean for people who are worried about getting Covid?

The Queen still has cold-like symptoms from Covid, but will continue working on light duties.

The cabinet agrees to end most restrictions - including mandatory mask wearing - from Monday.

The first minister wants to "strike the right balance" between normal life and controlling the virus.

Evelyn, two, who was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition, has had a defibrillator fitted.

England's chief medical officer says trying to prevent others from catching infections is "standard public health advice".

Incoming change to rules in England could hit low-paid workers, the trade union says.

Boris Johnson tells MPs the need to self-isolate after a positive test will end from Thursday.