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Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body 20 Nov 2024 Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew Read more

Drug hope to treat voice spasm like RFK Jr's 20 Nov 2024 Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests. Read more

Streeting orders review to end 'toxic' NHS staff row 20 Nov 2024 The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate. Read more

BBC's Glenn Campbell: I want to show what it’s like living with a brain tumour 20 Nov 2024 BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure. Read more

Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims 20 Nov 2024 Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson. Read more

'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28' 20 Nov 2024 Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved. Read more

Tax hike could push surgeries ‘over the edge' - GP 20 Nov 2024 A doctor who represents 300 GP practices says many would be forced to cut back on staffing or close. Read more

'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally ill people on assisted dying 12 Nov 2024 Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice. Read more

What is assisted dying and how could the law change? 14 Nov 2024 A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life. Read more

Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop 16 Oct 2024 His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. Read more

'It should be my choice not to suffer' 12 Sep 2024 A woman with terminal cancer is calling on the government to "urgently" reform assisted dying laws. Read more

Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury' 12 Sep 2024 The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill. Read more

Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill 31 Oct 2024 Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”. Read more

What does an unheated room do to your body? 19 Nov 2022 The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him. Read more

Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary 15 Nov 2024 Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false. Read more

NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change 05 Nov 2024 The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked. Read more

How many people still smoke in the UK? 05 Nov 2024 The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes. Read more

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? 21 Oct 2024 One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Read more

'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling 03 Nov 2024 From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates. Read more

£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed 01 Nov 2024 A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant. Read more

NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s 23 Oct 2024 A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. Read more

Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug? 22 Oct 2024 The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter. Read more

Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work? 18 Oct 2024 NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. Read more

What is assisted dying and how could the law change? 14 Nov 2024 A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life. Read more

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request 11 Nov 2024 NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. Read more

Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified 07 Nov 2024 Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. Read more

How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid? 28 Oct 2024 The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse Read more

Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule 10 Oct 2024 Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. Read more

We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told 07 Oct 2024 Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. Read more

Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays' 01 Oct 2024 Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. Read more

Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry 26 Sep 2024 Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. Read more

Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea 26 Sep 2024 The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. Read more

Warning tax rises could force care homes to close 31 Oct 2024 Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. Read more

High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told 19 Sep 2024 UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Read more

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says 17 Sep 2024 Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. Read more

‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase 09 Sep 2024 The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS. Read more

Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts 09 Sep 2024 An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic. 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 how does it work? 04 Sep 2024 The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK. 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

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law? 12 Nov 2024 The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. Read more

How are the vaping rules changing? 05 Nov 2024 Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. Read more

Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines? 23 Oct 2024 People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. Read more

How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food? 19 Oct 2024 The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. Read more

NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts 16 Oct 2024 Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. Read more

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD? 15 Sep 2024 Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. Read more

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead? 02 Aug 2024 The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. Read more

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods 27 Jul 2024 Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. 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 assisted dying and how could the law change? 14 Nov 2024 A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life. Read more

Paris: Grassroots to Glory 08 Jul 2024 The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped Read more

Paris: Grassroots to Glory 18 Jul 2024 The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer. 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

'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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