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New migraine pill could help 170,000 in England

The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use.

New migraine pill could help 170,000 in England

Laughing gas abuse caused student's death - coroner

At the time of Ms Mercer's death possession was not illegal but that changed last November.

Laughing gas abuse caused student's death - coroner

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.

Weak evidence and toxic debate letting down gender care children, report says

Trial to double match blood for kidney transplants

Scientists say the pilot scheme aims to make sure donated kidneys are less likely to be rejected.

Trial to double match blood for kidney transplants

Girl, 13, cured of rare condition in 'world first'

Doctors at the Royal Stoke Hospital helped a 13-year-old girl with her rare liver condition.

Girl, 13, cured of rare condition in 'world first'

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.

'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK

Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at airport

Realtán Ní Leannáin was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new security scanner alarm.

Woman asked to remove breast prosthesis at airport

Nasal laser treatment rolled out after trial

The light-activated antimicrobial quickly kills bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.

Nasal laser treatment rolled out after trial

Measles outbreak declared as new cases confirmed

Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say.

Measles outbreak declared as new cases confirmed

'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died'

BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS.

'The NHS paid for my mum to go private. She died'

Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials

The UK's largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation.

Long Covid blood clues could prompt future trials

Sexual harassment of NHS staff widespread - survey

A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers.

Sexual harassment of NHS staff widespread - survey

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image.

'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'

Anaesthetist jailed for stealing drugs for chemsex

Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman "for high risk sexual kicks", a court heard.

Anaesthetist jailed for stealing drugs for chemsex

Senior doctors end pay dispute with government

Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some.

Senior doctors end pay dispute with government

New cause of asthma damage revealed

Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest.

New cause of asthma damage revealed

NHS cannot meet autism or ADHD demand, report says

A radical rethink of how neurodiversity is treated is needed for the NHS to keep up, a think tank warns.

NHS cannot meet autism or ADHD demand, report says

'I thought my eye would fall out of my head'

Farid Oladapo says he was "sent on his way" when trying to get his eye issues diagnosed.

'I thought my eye would fall out of my head'

Trial of blood tests to spot Alzheimer's sooner

The long-term hope is that more people will be able to access new treatments at an earlier stage.

Trial of blood tests to spot Alzheimer's sooner

One in five waiting for hospital care - survey

A new poll by the Office for National Statistics suggests waits in England are worse than feared.

One in five waiting for hospital care - survey