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BBC Health News
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Host of hospital builds delayed by up to 14 years
Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable. -
US exit from WHO could see fifth of budget disappear
Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic. -
Weight-loss drugs may boost health in many ways
New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn. -
Cervical screening knowledge gap 'costing lives'
Women can ask for adjustments and this may encourage some people to get tested, the Eve Appeal says. -
Keyhole op used to remove head tumour in UK first
Experts in Leeds say new technology now allows them to reach previously "inoperable" tumours. -
First drug consumption room user figures revealed
The Safer Drugs Consumption Facility in Glasgow opened on 13 January, letting people take substances under supervision. -
Calorie labels have small effect on eating habits - study
The policy was brought in two years ago in England to try to encourage healthier food choices. -
'No dignity in this', say staff on stretched A&E
While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress. -
'Pregnancy is a risk I'm willing to take': Why some women are ditching the pill
Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception. -
Rise of vaccine distrust - why more of us are questioning jabs
Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it? -
Obesity label is medically flawed, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand. -
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution -
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender -
How do weight loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. -
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful". -
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing. -
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen. -
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse -
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place. -
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic. -
Covid ambulance crews faced 'crucial PPE delays'
Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment. -
Covid was like a daily terror attack, doctor tells inquiry
Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England. -
Covid inquiry rejects clinicians’ anonymity plea
The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse. -
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding. -
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. -
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment. -
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS. -
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic. -
How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic
Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid. -
How does the Covid inquiry work?
The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families. -
Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers
Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK. -
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements. -
How are the vaping rules changing?
Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned. -
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic. -
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher. -
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs. -
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady. -
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be. -
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer. -
Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? -
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. -
Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters -
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped -
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer. -
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast. -
Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?
Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. -
'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’
People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.
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