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BBC Health News
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Monkeypox: How UK hospitals are tackling the outbreak
A network of five specialist NHS hospitals in England is treating some of those infected. -
Monkeypox: First case confirmed in Wales
Public Health Wales confirms a case of monkeypox but says overall risk to the general public is low. -
Man's double hand transplant is 'space-age stuff'
Steven Gallagher, 48, has a new lease of life after undergoing pioneering surgery last December. -
Doctors warning about weight loss surgery overseas
Scots going abroad for cheaper and quicker obesity operations are "risking their lives" claim medics. -
Cost of living: 'My daughter won't ask me for money for sanitary products'
A mother explains how she can't make ends meet as data suggests more people are struggling. -
Covid: Family's anger over 92-year-old's hospital care
Elsbeth Jones says it took 27 hours for an ambulance to arrive and drop her mother in hospital. -
Monkeypox: UK cases rise to 71, with vaccines for high-risk contacts
Sexual health clinics are still open for business but doctors urge patience over appointments. -
Pfizer will not sell drugs for profit in poor nations
US pharmaceutical firm Pfizer said it would sell its patented drugs at cost to 45 low-income countries. -
NHS mental health trust sets up food bank for staff
Other trusts start similar initiatives over fears staff are struggling with rising prices. -
Monkeypox: Cases detected in three more countries for first time
The outbreaks in Europe and America are not normal but remain containable, health officials say. -
Got a new rash? Monkeypox or something else?
Red bumps and lumps? Scabs or blisters? What are the signs to look for? -
NFHS-5: Indians are getting fatter - and it's a big problem
Obesity is spreading rapidly and experts warn of a health emergency unless it's tackled urgently. -
Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore?
We are facing an unusual and unprecedented monkeypox outbreak but how worrying is it? -
What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?
Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK. -
Probe after man wrongly diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease
Alex Preston says he wants answers after being told he had the illness for seven years. -
I may not have long to live but I want three children
Ewan Bowlby, 27, was diagnosed with a brain tumour but plans to get married and start a family. -
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. -
Vitamin D: Could UV-mushrooms help fix the nation’s issue?
With one in 10 deficient in vitamin D, the government is exploring new ways to boost the UK’s intake. -
Chronic pain: The ‘unbearable’ condition affecting one in four
Specialists warn the NHS is not set up to deal with such complex conditions. -
Deborah James: Big C presenter 'can't do anything more' to fight cancer
The You, Me and the Big C presenter is receiving end-of-life care at home for bowel cancer. -
Hepatitis in children: How many cases are there?
It looks likely that a common virus which usually causes colds, vomiting and diarrhoea has a role to play. -
Cost of living: Are value food brands healthy?
MP George Eustice has urged shoppers to choose supermarket own brands to help cut living costs. -
Have I got Covid, a bad cold or something else?
What are the new Covid symptoms, and when should I stay at home? -
'I've had long Covid for two years now'
Why are so many people still living with long Covid after two years and are there any hopes for treatment? -
Covid: Why are so many people catching it again?
As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time? -
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. -
What are the Covid variants and do vaccines still work?
Some people who have been vaccinated have still been catching Omicron. -
How will the vulnerable be protected from Covid? And other questions
The government has announced the end of all Covid restrictions in England. -
End of Covid regulations: What if I'm still worried?
What would ending isolation rules in England mean for people who are worried about getting Covid? -
Omicron: How do I know if I have it?
The symptoms are similar to a cold, while genetic analysis is the only way to confirm the variant. -
Covid: How to look after yourself at home
What can you expect if you have Covid, and when should you get extra help? -
Covid vaccine ‘waning immunity’: How worried should I be?
Is the effectiveness of Covid vaccines waning over time? We look at how much protection being double vaccinated offers. -
Covid booster: Who can get the fourth jab and how do you book it?
Over-75s and those with a weakened immune system are being offered an extra booster dose this spring. -
Why bonding over the Euros appeared to increase Covid cases in men
Psychologists say men need to be part of a group in order to vent their feelings and emotions. -
Covid: Why are 12-15s now being double-jabbed?
All children aged 12 to 15 are being offered two doses of Covid vaccine. -
Why you shouldn't get a second Covid jab too early
A government scientific advisor tells Newsbeat why four weeks is too soon between Covid jabs. -
Beta coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
There are fears that this version of coronavirus, first identified in South Africa, is -
Covid rules: How can the clinically vulnerable stay safe?
As social-distancing and other Covid rules end in England, how can people who were shielding stay safe? -
What are the latest rules for face coverings and masks?
Rules around face coverings are easing across the UK but they are still required in some settings. -
How many cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area. -
Covid: When can teenagers get a second dose?
All 16 and 17 year-olds in the UK can now have a second dose 12 weeks after the first. -
How do we know Covid vaccines are safe?
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines. -
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated? -
Support bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?
Some people across the UK have been able to form "support bubbles" or "extended households". -
How to get a Covid test
Most people in England and Scotland no longer get free PCRs or LFTs, and rules vary across the rest of the UK. -
All you need to know on the coronavirus
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms of coronavirus. -
Coronavirus: Intensive care and other key terms explained
Use our tool to check the meaning of key words and phrases associated with the Covid-19 outbreak. -
Coronavirus: What is the risk to men over 50?
While most people will have mild symptoms and recover quickly, some are more prone to getting sick. -
Coronavirus: Do face masks actually work?
With face masks in high demand, we look at whether they really can protect people from the virus. -
Jamie Oliver stages Eton mess protest outside No 10
Chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver has been protesting over delays to the government's obesity strategy. -
Bristol mum writes heart surgery book to help son
Aimee says the book will help her son understand why he "should be proud" of his heart surgery scar. -
Ambulance wait times: Injured nine-year-old told ambulance would take hours to reach her
Willow's parents drove her to hospital and were told she should not have been moved due to her injuries. -
Chronic pain: 'A life with pain is still a life'
At the age of 13 Luke woke up in horrific pain and a decade on his condition is still undiagnosed. -
'The Down Syndrome Act means so much to me'
Families have been working together to bring about change for people with Down's syndrome.
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