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More than one billion people now obese - study
Researchers say there is an urgent need to change how the condition is tackled as it rises worldwide.
We need assisted dying vote after report - Rantzen
A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.
We need assisted dying vote after report - Rantzen
A cross-party group of MPs found evidence of care benefits in countries that allow assisted dying.
What are assisted dying, assisted suicide and euthanasia?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.
Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?
Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.
Why are measles cases rising and what is the MMR vaccine?
Young people are being encouraged to have the MMR jab, as cases of measles rise across England.
Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs
Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.
Measles campaign shows children pleading for jabs
Health officials want to remind busy parents in England of the serious risks if vaccinations are missed.
Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.
Smokers increasingly overestimate vape risk - study
Fewer smokers see vapes as less harmful, despite evidence tobacco is far less healthy, data suggests.
NHS paid out £101m over city's maternity failings
The two hospitals in Nottingham are at the centre of a major inquiry into baby deaths and injuries.
Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.
Concerns raised over surgeon at children's hospital
Experts are reviewing the concerns raised about the former Great Ormond Street Hospital surgeon.
Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.
Talking therapies may help menopause mood - study
Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness can help with low mood and anxiety, research suggests.
Why South Korean women aren't having babies
South Korea has spent billions to reverse its low birth rate, but some say it isn't listening to young women's needs.
Gething deleted messages, Covid inquiry hears
Labour leadership candidate used disappearing messages when he was health minister, inquiry told.
Ministers consider new vaping tax at Budget
Ministers fear that the relatively cheap cost of vaping makes it more accessible for young people.
How dangerous is vaping and what is the disposable vape ban?
Vaping is far safer than smoking but the government wants to stop the sale of vapes to children
More young people out of work due to health, study says
A Resolution Foundation report is calling for action to support young people's mental health.
Disappearing messages used by health minister during Covid, inquiry hears
The UK Covid inquiry arrives in Wales and will scrutinise the Welsh government's handling of the pandemic.
Wales Covid families want answers as inquiry arrives
Decisions made about Covid in Wales will be the focus of the inquiry over the next three weeks.
'Daily life is a struggle without my ADHD medicine'
ADHD UK estimate about 150,000 people have been affected by a UK-wide medicine shortage.
Health staff and civil servants offered 5% rise
Under the offer, which is being put to trade union members, staff would also receive a one-off payment.
College to offer free medical degrees after $1bn gift
The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.
Mums call for Strep B screening to save babies
Parents say their children may not have become ill if screening had been available.
Dad died of cancer while partner was being treated
The parents of two young boys were diagnosed with cancer within days of each other.
Physician associate law may confuse patients - BMA
Plans for the doctors' regulator to license less-qualified health workers are under attack.
Junior doctors strike for 10th time over pay
NHS bosses warn of significant disruption to services in England during the five-day walkout.
Germany legalises cannabis, but makes it hard to buy
Under the law backed by MPs, possession will be legal, but strict rules mean it will be complicated.
Health workers still waiting for promised payments
Social enterprises say hardworking front-line staff have not received one-off payments agreed last May.
ITV to make drama about contaminated blood scandal
The series follows the success of Mr Bates Vs the Post Office, which drew in over 10m viewers.
Respect the menopause or face being sued, firms told
Symptoms can be considered a disability and firms must make adjustments, the equalities watchdog says.
ADHD medication system needs overhaul - author
The author says the shortage of medication is a source of worry and shows the system is "broken".
First alopecia treatment recommended on the NHS
The daily pill, ritlecitinib or Litfulo, helps fight inflammation that can lead to hair loss.
Postcode check: How's the NHS coping in your area?
As the NHS enters 2024 and a difficult winter period, find out what's happening in your area.
Regulator sorry for past disciplining of gay doctors
The General Medical Council is "truly sorry' for past prejudices that ended some gay doctors' careers.
'Recovering from food addiction is like walking a tiger'
Writer Bryony Gordon opens up on her OCD, food addiction and health inequality.
Baby loss certificates introduced in England
Campaigners say they are "thrilled" that millions of families will finally have their losses recognised.
US hospital halts IVF after court says embryos are children
The case in Alabama stems from a lawsuit brought by three couples whose frozen embryos were lost at a clinic.
Hospitals can introduce Martha's rule from April
The scheme will raise awareness of how patients and their families can access a second opinion.
The strangers who saved each other’s lives
Two men who never met now call themselves blood brothers - after one donated stem cells to the other.
Sewage, floods and rats underscore NHS repair task
Health chiefs call on the government to nearly double the NHS's capital spending.
Illegal abortion investigations rising, BBC told
The increase in police inquiries in England and Wales is unprecedented, an abortion provider says.
Footballer Tom Lockyer shows life-saving defibrillator in his chest
The Luton Town defender collapsed on the pitch after a cardiac arrest last December.
Bowel cancer checks for anyone with inherited risk
Offering regular colonoscopies to people with Lynch syndrome at any age will save lives, NHS England says.
NI junior doctors vote for strike action over pay
The vote in favour of a strike could see junior doctors take part in a 24-hour walkout in March.
One million have undiagnosed diabetes in England
Experts are particularly worried about the proportion of younger people whose health is at risk.
The NHS hidden waiting lists terrifying patients
Patients are facing delays for ongoing cancer care, heart check-ups and eye treatment in England.
Woman worried after no ADHD medicine for months
Hannah Huxford from Grimsby is unable to get hold of her ADHD medicine due to a national shortage.
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