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BBC Health News
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4.7 million waiting for operations in England
The February figures show the numbers waiting over a year for surgery continued to rise sharply. -
Families need cannabis prescriptions support, say MPs and peers
Politicians complain that only three NHS scripts have been issued since the law changed in 2018. -
Brain clots 'more likely' with Covid infection than vaccine
A rapid review of US patients says people being vaccinated should be reassured by the findings. -
Covid: 82% of positive rapid tests 'were correct'
There had been concerns that large numbers would have to self-isolate after a false positive result. -
Tipping Point: Woman has voice reconstructed thanks to ITV show appearance
Helen Whitelaw appeared on Tipping Point before Motor Neurone Disease rendered her speechless. -
Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression
A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant. -
Puberty blockers: NHS to set up independent review group
The group will assess the prescription of puberty blockers for under-16s, NHS England says. -
Instagram fixes mistake promoting harmful diet content
Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature. -
Covid jab could be required for England care home staff
Nearly half of all older adult care homes do not meet recommended vaccine thresholds, the government says. -
Covid: 'Encouraging' antibody boost after Pfizer and AZ vaccines
Pfizer and AZ vaccines had reassuring effects on the body's defences in over-80s after one dose. -
AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark stops rollout completely
It is the first European country to fully withdraw the jab over possible links to rare blood clots. -
'Mix and match' UK Covid vaccine trial expanded
Using different shots for the first and second doses might give better protection, say experts. -
Mary Agyapong: Pregnant nurse’s family yet to get GoFundMe money
More than £186,000 was raised on a GoFundMe page set up after Mary Agyapong died with Covid-19. -
Endometriosis: Young woman 'pleading' for hysterectomy
Hannah Lockhart, 23, says surgery for endometriosis is being refused due to her age and childless status. -
Covid: People 45 or over in England invited to book vaccine
It comes after all over-50s and those in high-risk groups in the UK have been offered a first dose. -
Covid-19: England gets third jab as Moderna rollout begins
It offers an alternative to the AstraZeneca jab for under-30s, after very rare blood clot concerns. -
Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused over rare blood clots
Following rare blood clots, the US, South Africa and EU have suspended the jab. -
Covid: South African variant in Wandsworth and Lambeth surge test areas
NHS Test and Trace says 44 cases of the South African variant in two areas is "significant". -
Covid: South Africa variant surge probably due to person travelling from Africa
A "significant" number of confirmed and probable cases have been found in Lambeth and Wandsworth. -
Covid: Asthma drug 'speeds up recovery at home'
GPs can now prescribe it to treat Covid patients on a case-by-case basis, the NHS has announced. -
Covid: 'Getting the vaccine in Ramadan helps others'
Many Muslims are welcoming pop-up clinics to support the vaccination programme during Ramadan. -
Why are so many babies dying of Covid-19 in Brazil?
As the pandemic rages in Brazil, hundreds of babies and young children are dying of Covid. -
Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'
A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased. -
Covid vaccine: Fasting during Ramadan 'should not stop Muslims getting jab'
Islamic scholars and NHS leaders say Muslims can still get the vaccine during Ramadan. -
Covid: Deaths in England and Wales fall 92% since January peak
The drop in England and Wales comes amid efforts to reassure the public about vaccine safety. -
Covid-19: Debunking the latest wave of medical misinformation
A round-up of the latest false and misleading posts about Covid-19 going viral on social media -
'I went from spreadsheets to proning Covid patients'
Thousands of NHS staff, from dentists to physiotherapists, have been redeployed during the pandemic. -
'Long Covid has destroyed me but I am fighting back'
A former health coach is blogging about her experience with the condition to help others get diagnosed. -
AstraZeneca vaccine - was it really worth it?
AstraZeneca has become a political football in a European blame game over its Covid vaccine. -
What are the Brazil, South Africa and UK variants and will vaccines work?
More cases are being found in the UK, including a variant first seen in Brazil. -
How do we know Covid vaccines are safe?
Busting myths and explaining the facts around vaccines. -
Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
People 45 or over in England are being offered a Covid vaccine. -
What's the roadmap for lifting lockdown?
Pub gardens and non-essential shops can now open in England - as part of the next stage of easing lockdown rules. -
Coronavirus: What are the rules for face masks or face coverings?
As the UK cautiously unlocks, experts will review the evidence on when and where masks are needed. -
Coronavirus: Who has been shielding and why?
Shielding in England is ending on 31 March. -
South Africa coronavirus variant: What is the risk?
Why experts are concerned about the emergence of this particular new version of coronavirus. -
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. -
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
Everyone in England is being encouraged to take two rapid coronavirus tests a week. -
All you need to know on the coronavirus
A new cough, fever and change in smell or taste are the key symptoms that mean you may have 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. -
India Covid-19 second wave: ‘A coronavirus tsunami we had never seen before’
India's cases plummeted earlier this year, but are now on the rise again. What happened? -
A woman’s quest to find her biological father
When a DNA test revealed a decades-old family secret, Maia’s life was turned upside down. -
Covid vaccines: 'I jumped at the chance to get my jab early'
Lawrence Dixon, 30, signed up to the reserve list in the morning and received a jab that evening. -
Conservative MP Owen Paterson on the death of his wife, Rose
Former cabinet minister Owen Paterson has spoken about the loss of his wife, Rose, who took her own life last year. -
Covid-19 vaccines: Gordon Brown on G7 helping poorer countries
The US and Europe should each pay a quarter of the cost to help vaccinate poorer nations, says the former UK PM.
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