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Children with allergies 'put at risk by schools'

The family of a five-year-old who died after collapsing at school is calling for more legislation.

Children with allergies 'put at risk by schools'

Pneumonia treatment in kitchen 'tremendous'

Sean Daly says it is a bonus knowing he helped free up a bed at Daisy Hill Hospital for someone else.

Pneumonia treatment in kitchen 'tremendous'

Strep A: 'I'd never seen a child hallucinate before'

Two Dundee mothers share their stories as scientists begin the search to find a vaccine for Strep A.

Strep A: 'I'd never seen a child hallucinate before'

Women waiting 10 years for endometriosis diagnosis

New figures show the average wait in Wales to have the condition diagnosed is the longest in the UK.

Women waiting 10 years for endometriosis diagnosis

Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

Experts say there is "no strong evidence" the monitors, proven to be effective in managing diabetes, can also help people without the condition.

Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

Kidney patients offered ‘risky’ technique

Jasna Macanovic was sacked after questioning a "risky" dialysis practice championed by ex-colleagues.

Kidney patients offered ‘risky’ technique

Trying to stay alive in a town hit by despair

How a team of former addicts are trying to stop others from becoming "deaths of despair" in Blackpool.

Trying to stay alive in a town hit by despair

What is the infected blood scandal?

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

What is the infected blood scandal?

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says

Researchers who have studied thousands of children suggest a new measure could be more accurate.

Different measure to BMI may spot childhood obesity better, study says

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits

BBC News analysis reveals wide variation across England in waits for planned hospital treatment.

Need an op? The hospitals with the worst waits

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison: Why I'd donate my frozen eggs

The reality TV star tells the BBC why she plans to donate any eggs she doesn't use.

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison: Why I'd donate my frozen eggs

Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager during Covid

The outgoing first minister criticised the former prime minister's leadership during the pandemic.

Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager during Covid

'Man in the iron lung' Paul Alexander dies at 78

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

'Man in the iron lung' Paul Alexander dies at 78

'Get angry' - F1 broadcaster Gow on stroke recovery

Jennie Gow targets return to F1 broadcasting but has been "frustrated" at times during her recovery.

'Get angry' - F1 broadcaster Gow on stroke recovery

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages

Those who miscarry in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy can take 10 days' paid leave, NHS England says.

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages

Egg freezing patients ‘misled’ by clinics

Some clinics don't make clear the chances of successfully having a baby, the BBC has found.

Egg freezing patients ‘misled’ by clinics

NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers

It comes after a review found there was "not enough evidence" the drugs are safe or effective.

NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers

Trust failed to heed safety warnings, campaigners say

Exclusive new evidence on mental health deaths suggests Norfolk and Suffolk trust didn't take action.

Trust failed to heed safety warnings, campaigners say

Push for young adults to get MMR jab as cases rise

Young people are being urged to have their measles, mumps and rubella vaccine following a rise in measles cases.

Push for young adults to get MMR jab as cases rise

We were second-class citizens over Covid firebreak - minister

Leadership contender Jeremy Miles has been speaking about the decisions he made during the pandemic.

We were second-class citizens over Covid firebreak - minister