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BBC Health News
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Overprescribing of medicines must stop, says government
Some prescribed treatments are unnecessary and even harmful, says government-commissioned report. -
Blood inquiry: Former cabinet minister says Aids advice was "regrettable"
Infected blood scandal survivors have accused ministers of misleading the public in 1983. -
Covid: Immune therapy from llamas shows promise
An immune therapy derived from llama blood shows "exciting potential" in early coronavirus trials. -
'Surrogacy is absolutely what I want to do'
Women tell their stories as the number of parents having a baby via surrogacy increases. -
Almost 2,000 swimming pools could be lost by 2030, says Swim England report
Almost 2,000 swimming pools in England could be closed by 2030 without urgent government action, a Swim England report suggests. -
Covid vaccine stockpiles: Could 241m doses go to waste?
Joe Biden wants more global vaccine equality but the US and other nations have not backed promises with action. -
Covid: Morale on Wales' ambulances 'at rock bottom'
While military is asked for help, a front-line worker tells BBC Wales there is no let-up in demand. -
Children face 'agonising' waits for mental health care
BBC investigation finds children in England face "agonising" waits in pandemic to access services. -
Pfizer/BioNTech jab safe for children aged five to 11
The positive trial results could pave the way for vaccinating children younger than 12, if approved. -
Covid vaccination begins for UK 12 to 15 year olds
It is part of the drive to get more people protected ahead of winter as the pandemic continues. -
Early baby therapy could reduce autism diagnoses
Video training for parents could improve communication with their infants, a small study suggests. -
Turkmenistan: Getting Covid in a land where no cases officially exist
People in Turkmenistan are struggling to get treatment in a system that denies there are any cases. -
Ros Atkins on... why people are using a horse drug
Ivermectin is being used by some to treat Covid-19, despite the benefits being unproven. -
Covid: Which countries are vaccinating children and why?
Millions of children around the world are being offered a Covid vaccine. -
Covid-19: How a Norwich care home is preparing for autumn and winter
How are care home staff and residents preparing to face a second autumn and winter of Covid-19? -
What difference will jabbing young teens make?
How to weigh the pros and cons of a vaccine for a disease that is rarely serious in young people. -
Covid: People are vaccinated - so why are there so many cases?
More than four out of five UK adults are now fully vaccinated, but daily case rates remain high. -
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: Which children are being vaccinated and why?
All children aged 12-15 across the UK will be offered one dose of the Pifzer 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 rules and guidance for face masks and coverings?
Face coverings could become a legal requirement in England again if the NHS struggles this winter. -
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: What do under-30s need to know about the vaccine?
All over-12s in the UK will be able to get at least one Covid jab. -
What are the Delta, Gamma, Beta and Alpha Covid variants?
UK coronavirus cases are rising due to a variant first identified in India that spreads more easily. -
Covid rules: What's in England's 'Winter Plan'?
Lockdown rules have changed across the UK, but some restrictions remain in place. -
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
Everyone in England and Scotland is being encouraged to take rapid coronavirus tests regularly. -
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. -
Ros Atkins On… the ethics of Covid booster jabs
Ros Atkins looks at the ethics of Western countries rolling out Covid booster jabs while millions globally remain unvaccinated. -
‘The green gym has pulled me out of a rut’
Gardening is being offered as an alternative for some to lifting weights and running on treadmills. -
Sickle cell: 'Did our son have to die to change things?'
It's the fastest-growing genetic condition in the UK but some feel the illness, which mostly affects black people, isn't taken seriously. -
Manchester music cafe brings joy to people with dementia
People with dementia sing, play instruments and dance at the music cafe, says Manchester Camerata. -
The Wanted's Tom Parker opens up about his cancer diagnosis
Tom refuses to let cancer dominate his life after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
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