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BBC Health News
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Alzheimer's-slowing drug labelled historic
The drug appears to reduce the pace of the disease, in early data from clinical trials. -
Covid vulnerable not always assessed by NHS 111 early in pandemic
A report from the health safety watchdog found the phone service could be improved for the future. -
Flu and Covid could make this a hard winter for UK
People should prepare for a rampant flu season, say experts, based on what Australia has experienced. -
Dying patient should have been seen in person
A man died after four telephone consultations with his GP surgery but no face-to-face assessment. -
Pumping weights could help you live longer
Muscle-strengthening exercises are important in weekly exercise in old age, research suggests. -
King's Lynn Queen Elizabeth Hospital: PM Truss calls for Coffey visit
The crumbling roof of a Norfolk hospital has been held up with steel and wooden posts for years. -
Dogs can sniff out stress on owner's breath
Four dogs successfully identified samples of sweat or breath taken from a stressed person. -
NHS app hits 30 million downloads in England
The health service says 448,000 people have used the app to make decisions on organ donations. -
Cancer charity boss put donations into Welsh dragon plan
The foundation made no charitable donations by the time it closed, and the dragon was never built. -
Wes Streeting speech: Labour promises face-to-face GP appointments
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will set out plans to improve access to GPs in England. -
Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?
Over-50s can get another Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk, and NHS staff. -
What happens in an alcohol addiction detox unit?
Current and former patients, along with medical specialists, share their stories with the BBC. -
When are the £400 energy rebate and other cost-of-living payments due?
The latest cost-of-living support payments include grants worth £150 for six million disabled people. -
Hormone replacement therapy and menopause: What you need to know about HRT
HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you're thinking about taking it, here's what you need to consider. -
Nottingham maternity crisis: What are families calling for?
With a review to start into Nottingham's maternity services, the BBC looks back at what led to it. -
Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. -
Early at-home abortions made permanent in England and Wales
Terminations at home had been allowed temporarily in England and Wales during the pandemic. -
Polio: What is it and how does it spread?
What is polio and how can you protect yourself from it? -
BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?
Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron. -
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. -
Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid
That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid. -
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. -
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 -
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. -
Kevin Sinfield: Rugby league star to run ultra marathons for MND
The rugby league star aims to run 300 miles (482km) in a week to raise funds for motor neurone disease research. -
Community transport: ‘It was a reason to get up in the morning’
Fuel prices are affecting volunteer community transport drivers helping elderly people in rural areas. -
Energy prices: It's costing more to keep me alive
Dawn White has renal failure and worries about the growing energy cost of her haemodialysis machine. -
Stephen Barclay challenged on ambulance delays
A woman approached the health secretary during an interview, accusing him of doing nothing about ambulance delays. -
Covid in China: Hippo, fish and crabs get PCR tests
Officials in the city of Xiamen have ordered PCR tests for seafood after some 40 people got Covid.
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