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BBC Health News
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Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body
Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew -
Drug hope to treat voice spasm like RFK Jr's
Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests. -
Streeting orders review to end 'toxic' NHS staff row
The health secretary says fears over physician associates need looking at, but laments nature of debate. -
BBC's Glenn Campbell: I want to show what it’s like living with a brain tumour
BBC Scotland's political editor was diagnosed with an incurable cancer after having a seizure. -
Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims
Hundreds of women in the UK are taking legal action against Johnson and Johnson. -
'Ambulance delays made me a widow at 28'
Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash in County Durham in 2022, but could have been saved. -
Tax hike could push surgeries ‘over the edge' - GP
A doctor who represents 300 GP practices says many would be forced to cut back on staffing or close. -
'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally ill people on assisted dying
Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice. -
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life. -
Assisted dying bill dangerous, says Archbishop
His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament. -
'It should be my choice not to suffer'
A woman with terminal cancer is calling on the government to "urgently" reform assisted dying laws. -
Assisted dying law change backed by 'citizens' jury'
The panel of 28 felt it was important to give people choice, but only if they were terminally ill. -
Ed Davey 'minded' to vote against assisted dying bill
Sir Ed fears elderly and disabled people might feel pressured to end their lives if they felt like a "burden”. -
What does an unheated room do to your body?
The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him. -
Trump picks vaccine sceptic RFK Jr for health secretary
Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false. -
NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change
The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked. -
How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes. -
What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. -
'I can't afford a child on £53,000 salary' - why fertility rate is falling
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates. -
£30,000 limit on disabled adaptions grants reviewed
A court challenge means the government will look again at the cap on the Disabled Facilities Grant. -
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says. -
Could vaccines end the winter vomiting bug?
The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter. -
Weight loss injections: How do drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro work?
NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments. -
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
A proposed law would give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life. -
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. -
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK. -
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 give terminally ill people the right to choose to end their life. -
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. -
'There are loads of people that vape at school'
A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.
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