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BBC Health News
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Ambulance calls for most serious conditions hit record
Official figures from NHS England suggest high demand for emergency services and hospitals. -
Urgent polio boosters for London children
Nearly a million children, aged one to nine, will be offered a jab in the next month after virus found in sewage. -
'I've been let down - I shouldn't have stage-4 cancer'
Caroline Boulton says there have been delays at every stage of her treatment for breast cancer. -
UK heatwave: Four-day extreme heat warning for parts of UK
The Met Office says temperatures will be below July's record highs - but this heatwave will last longer. -
Backlog of longest-wait patients slashed in England
Thousands waiting more than two years for scans, checks and surgery have finally been treated. -
Camhs deaths expose child mental health unit pressures
Chelsea Mooney was 17 when she died in a Camhs unit last year, following a self-harm incident. -
US doctor issues warning of many undiagnosed polio cases
The New York State medic says there could be hundreds, or even thousands, of infected people there. -
Full extent of NHS dentistry shortage revealed by far-reaching BBC research
Nine in 10 UK dentists are not accepting new adult patients, while eight in 10 are refusing children. -
NHS demands cannot wait for new prime minister, says health secretary
The health secretary says hospitals could face "very serious challenges" this autumn and winter. -
Infected blood scandal victims in line to get £100,000
The PM wants payments to be made to survivors "as soon as possible", says Downing Street. -
Archie Battersbee: No parent must go through this again - family
The 12-year-old's family say they were "stripped of all our rights" in a legal battle with doctors. -
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd: Stroke patients would rather go to England
A watchdog says staff are working "above and beyond" during a period of "unrelenting demand". -
UK should move to one dose of HPV jab for teens
Two doses are now given but experts say one shot is enough to give protection against cervical cancer. -
NHS 111 software outage confirmed as cyber-attack
The problems are reported to have impacted referrals from the NHS 111 helpline to out-of-hours GPs. -
Covid infections continuing to fall around the UK
The number of people with the virus has fallen by more than half a million in a week, statistics show. -
Anorexia: Welsh patient treated hundreds of miles from home
Molly Leonard says she often spends months far from her family because Wales has no specialist unit. -
Covid restrictions will finally be lifted for IVF couples in Glasgow
Women attending an NHS fertility clinic have not been allowed to take partners to appointments. -
Clampdown on social media adverts for risky hay-fever jab
The steroid injection is available on prescription for some treatments but not hay fever. -
Polio: What is it and how does it spread?
What is polio and how can you protect yourself from it? -
Olivia Newton-John's cancer-research legacy
The singer and actress spent years raising money to fund cancer research. -
Did we all believe a myth about depression?
A study some claim debunks antidepressants has gone viral. Was it read wrong? -
Archie Battersbee: Who decides when life support ends?
Tragically, for a small number of children who become critically ill each year, medicine reaches its limits. -
TfL junk food advert ban: Has the policy cut obesity?
A new study claims 100,000 obesity cases have been prevented due to a ban on junk food advertising. -
Afra Rafeeq: India teen who died but raised millions to save her brother
Afra Rafeeq, who died this week, had raised millions of rupees to help get a crucial drug for her baby brother. -
Epic challenge for MND cyclist who has defied the odds
Davy Zyw did not think he would still be alive four years after being told he has motor neurone disease. -
NHS staffing crisis: 'I left because it wasn't worth it'
Staff who have quit the NHS say pay, pressure and conditions contributed to their decision. -
What is monkeypox and how do you catch it?
Cases of monkeypox are being investigated in several countries, including the UK. -
Dementia: Ex-Wales rugby star fears not recognising his children
Ex-Wales winger Lenny Woodard says some players can't face telling loved ones about their illness. -
Turkey teeth: Are cut-price reality TV teeth worth it?
UK dentists are treating patients with complications after travelling abroad for cheap crowns. -
I want to be the first disabled Ms Great Britain
Disabled mum-of-three Sarah-Victoria Bayley, 39, is a finalist in the nationwide beauty pageant. -
‘I thought being black meant I couldn’t get skin cancer’
One woman warns others to learn from her mistakes and use sunscreen. -
What is the Marburg virus and how can it be avoided?
Two people in Ghana have died from the infectious Marburg virus, raising fears of a mass outbreak. -
Heatwaves: What do they do to the body and who is at risk?
What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies? -
What are the heat exhaustion and heatstroke symptoms?
Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather. -
Why hot weather makes managing diabetes harder
Many people with diabetes have found it difficult to manage their blood sugar during the heatwave. -
UK heatwave: How does sunscreen work?
Do you know your UVA from your UVB? -
UK heatwave: Parents warned to keep children out of sun
The warning for parents comes as a heat-health alert is in place for parts of the UK. -
Nottingham maternity crisis: Are voices finally being heard?
Does the latest review offer families the hope of finally having their voices heard? -
Terrence Higgins: A name that gave hope to those with HIV and Aids
Higgins' friends talk about the man whose death was the catalyst for change for people with HIV. -
Vaping - is it a risk-free option?
Colourful gadgets and fruity flavours are popular, but what's really known about their health effects? -
Got a new rash? Monkeypox or something else?
Red bumps and lumps? Scabs or blisters? What are the signs to look for? -
Bowel cancer: How to check your poo
It was Dame Deborah James' top advice - but what should you be looking for? -
Hepatitis in children: How many cases are there?
It looks likely that a common virus which usually causes colds, vomiting and diarrhoea has a role to play. -
Have I got Covid, a bad cold or something else?
What are the new Covid symptoms, and when should I stay at home? -
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. -
Covid booster: Who will get another jab this autumn?
It's been confirmed that everyone aged 50 and over in the UK will be offered another Covid booster. -
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.
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