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Are you feeling grotty all the time this summer? 26 Jul 2024 Why some people are saying they've been ill all year. Read more

EU regulator rejects Alzheimer's drug lecanemab 26 Jul 2024 It said the benefits of the treatment did not outweigh the risk of serious side effects. Read more

'My body just keeps swelling and swelling' 27 Jul 2024 Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening. Read more

Autumn date to fix blood transfusion services 26 Jul 2024 The systems were affected by a hack on the NHS, which caused significant disruption. Read more

Health regulator not fit for purpose - Streeting 26 Jul 2024 The health secretary says he is stunned by failings in inspecting hospitals, GPs and care homes in England. Read more

‘I’m stuck in a prison’: Disabled and trapped in hospital for 10 months 26 Jul 2024 No suitable home has been found in the community for the 36-year-old, who is disabled. Read more

'Menopause must be treated fairly for women at work' 26 Jul 2024 A mother who says the menopause is "harrowing" backs a study to help employers treat women better. Read more

Eight-year ADHD backlog at NHS clinics revealed 25 Jul 2024 Data suggests at least 196,000 adults are waiting to be seen and demand has quadrupled since 2019. Read more

Woman died after begging GP for help - inquest 23 Jul 2024 Maeve Boothby-O’Neill had asked her GP for "help with feeding" four months before her death. Read more

Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS 18 Jul 2024 The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35. Read more

Weight-loss drug approved for heart problems in UK 23 Jul 2024 Wegovy contains the drug semaglutide, which is already prescribed on the NHS to help people lose weight. Read more

Babies died after hospital neglect - inquest jury 22 Jul 2024 Babies Sunny and Elena both died after erroneously being given a sodium nitrite infusion. Read more

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive? 14 Jul 2024 Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start? Read more

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin 15 Jul 2024 A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs. Read more

'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery' 15 Jul 2024 Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition. Read more

Mum admits ending life of terminally ill son 03 Jul 2024 Police say they are investigating reports relating to "an apparent case of assisted dying" in 1981. Read more

Your Voice, Your Vote: Mental health crisis in young 02 Jul 2024 What will the main parties do to support children and young people with their mental health? Read more

Hugh Pym: Is sugar the missing ingredient in election manifestos? 29 Jun 2024 Sugar taxes have been widely debated but in party manifestos, the word "sugar" barely appears. Why? Read more

How to pull off an election all-nighter 04 Jul 2024 You want to watch the results, but you also have a life to live... we have the plan to get you through. Read more

Are we in a summer Covid wave? 02 Jul 2024 Lots of people seem to have Covid at the moment but what is behind it and is it serious? Read more

Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation 21 Jun 2024 Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack. Read more

Faces made of living skin make robots smile 25 Jun 2024 Scientists find a way to attach living skin to robot faces for more realistic smiles and expressions. Read more

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says 21 Jun 2024 Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said. Read more

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull 23 Jun 2024 Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy. Read more

How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret 24 Jun 2024 A chance scroll on the internet led the actor Michael Sheen on a journey to uncover a dark secret. Read more

Senior doctors accept pay deal in England 18 Jun 2024 The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations. Read more

Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation 21 May 2024 Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday. Read more

What is the infected blood scandal and will there be compensation? 21 May 2024 Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. Read more

'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband' 21 May 2024 The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday. Read more

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials 18 Apr 2024 They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found. Read more

Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned 03 Feb 2023 An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence. Read more

'An abuse by people supposedly there to care' 20 May 2024 Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated" by the report. Read more

How 175 British children were infected with HIV 06 Oct 2022 Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster. Read more

I lost mum, dad and sister to HIV in blood scandal 13 May 2024 Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama. Read more

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK 26 May 2024 The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49. Read more

UV levels explained - how do I protect myself? 19 Jul 2024 How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays. Read more

What does hot weather do to the body? 18 Jul 2024 What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies? Read more

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? 19 Mar 2023 The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? Read more

What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia? 04 Jun 2024 Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. Read more

Five surprisingly simple ways to optimise your diet 03 May 2024 Here's five tips for better eating from BBC Ideas Read more

What is mpox and how is it spread? 26 Jun 2024 Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is endemic in parts of west and central Africa. Read more

Will the new Parliament pass the smoking bill? 04 Jun 2024 The smoking bill was not passed before Parliament was dissolved ahead of the general election. Read more

Ten tips for sleeping in hot weather 18 Jul 2024 A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat. Read more

How much do junior doctors really get paid? 11 Aug 2023 The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. Read more

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic 18 Jul 2024 Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. Read more

What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have? 18 Jul 2024 "Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths," the inquiry has said. Read more

Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers 05 Jul 2023 Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK. Read more

Ex-medical officer close to tears over Covid deaths 20 Jun 2023 Dame Sally Davies apologises to bereaved families and says the UK was poorly prepared for the pandemic. Read more

Five takeaways from Johnson at the Covid inquiry 07 Dec 2023 The former PM is the most high-profile witness so far to testify at the inquiry into the pandemic. Read more

'Moronic': Vicious Covid WhatsApps reveal No 10 battles 31 Oct 2023 "Meltdown", "liar", "embarrassing" - messages lay bare Downing Street divisions during the pandemic. Read more

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life 24 Jun 2024 A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast. Read more

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? 11 Apr 2024 Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. Read more

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ 03 Mar 2024 People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. Read more

Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week 29 Jan 2024 The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days. Read more

'There are loads of people that vape at school' 29 Jan 2024 A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes. Read more

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