A study has identified genes that provide clues about why some people get seriously ill from Covid-19.
An appeal will examine whether under-16s can consent to treatment that delays the onset of puberty.
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Scientists begin to give the drug to over-50s with symptoms to see if it can keep them out of hospital.
Matt Hancock says it will give users "greater control" over data but critics fear it could be misused.
The BBC's Naga Munchetty says the procedure was one of the most traumatic experiences she's ever had.
Daily testing will replace 10-day isolation if a pilot is effective, the health secretary says.
The government has already promised a Covid booster rollout but it is yet to set out how it will work.
Ex-pupils caught up in the infected blood scandal decades ago will give evidence at an inquiry.
A girl who donated her hair to a cancer charity found out a year later she has cancer herself.
Luke Horne was self-isolating because he thought he had Covid - but his dad spotted something else was wrong.
Ros Atkins traces back the story of the Delta variant and how it delayed the UK’s reopening plans.
The device - which gives a high-energy electric shock to the heart - helped save the player's life.
There is some regional variation in infection rates and some good news on vaccine efficacy.
There were 1.5 million fewer procedures in 2020 than expected, a study in England and Wales suggests.
Monthly waiting times are due to be published amid a growing backlog of patients.
The study could lead to changes in how life-saving treatment is administered in hospital.
Specialist health professionals say obesity should be regarded as a complex illness, and people with the condition shouldn't be blamed for it.
The rollout of jabs to younger people is key to reducing further spread, researchers say.
After the distressing birth of his daughter, Elliott Rae struggled with post traumatic stress disorder.
Some groups of children may be vaccinated - but not all, the UK's vaccine experts are expected to say.
The year Mike Tindall won the Rugby World Cup was the same year his father received his diagnosis.
Monoclonal antibody therapy, given by drip, can save some of the sickest hospital patients.
The Delta variant of Covid-19, first identified in India, has changed how the virus is spreading.
The government will announce the measure in the next few days, the BBC understands.
Prof Adam Finn says he understands why people need dates to hold on to but "this is a process".
Even at age five, some children are more likely to self-harm than their classmates.
Athletes can be more at risk because of stress on their hearts, but they can happen to anyone at any time.
The Cov-Boost study is testing seven vaccines to see which works best as a third dose.
Gay couple Oscar and Xavier donate blood for the first time after rules change across most of the UK.
John Butler's videos have been watched by millions after he became popular with the ASMR community.
With more women being told they have the virus, Jess Phillips says there needs to be more discussion.
G7 leaders pledge one billion doses of Covid-19 vaccines for poorer countries, says PM Boris Johnson.
Dominic Raab says the decision depends on breaking the link between cases and hospital admissions.
Sage scientist warns opening up too soon would "fan the flames" of a third wave of coronavirus.
Ten-year-old Deaglan McCallion wants people to be more understanding of his condition.
The coronavirus has changed and changed again, getting more transmissible each time.
This group is experiencing huge inequalities and often dying from avoidable causes, a report says.
There have been nearly 30,000 new cases of the variant in the past week.
Regular and strenuous exercise can increase the risk of MND in people who are vulnerable, scientists say.
Boris Johnson says the donations to countries in need will begin within weeks.
Two people were admitted to a hospital in England, but one has since been discharged.
The Health Secretary has been answering questions about his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Parts of Essex and Blackpool have the highest proportion of people waiting over a year for care.
Infecting the mosquitoes with a different bug slams the breaks on dengue fever, trial finds.
The health minister says women must be "confident" enough to demand different treatment if they want it.
A third Covid wave hit much of Europe hard but now gradually lockdowns are being eased.
The key numbers that offer clues as to whether "freedom day" will proceed as planned on 21 June.
The creation of a central store of data from GP records in England had been due to start on 1 July.
The charity has teamed up with high street chain the Card Factory to sell the card online and in UK stores.
Experts say older people are in danger of losing the ability to do daily tasks due to the pandemic.
The functioning of health services in the future is at risk because staff are burned out, MPs are warning.
Aldo is one of only a few UK patients who took part in an Alzheimer drug trial, now approved for use in the US.
There has been controversy around aducanumab, which targets the cause rather than the symptoms.
Rollout continues, with all over 25s able to book a Covid vaccine in England from tomorrow.
Dr John Wright describes the goals of the CoV-Boost trial, which started this past week.
Katy Meldrum says she struggled to leave the house following her ordeal.
From hot flushes on dates to feelings of grief, being menopausal at university was tough for Éimi.
The UK and other rich nations are urged to show "historic leadership" in sharing vaccines globally.
Increasing numbers of infections are likely to be caused by the so-called Indian, or Delta, variant.
The UK regulator says the vaccine is safe and effective and the benefits outweigh risks in this age group.
Confirmed cases of the Indian variant have risen to 12,431 in the UK, according to new data from Public Health England
