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Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS

The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35.

Fall in proportion of IVF cycles funded by NHS

What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have?

"Never again can a disease be allowed to lead to so many deaths," the inquiry has said.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and what powers does it have?

Refund fears after sudden collapse of cosmetic surgery firm

The company had clinics in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow.

Refund fears after sudden collapse of cosmetic surgery firm

BMA debates response to child gender care review

It comes as a top doctor brands the ban of the use of puberty blockers for gender identity reasons as "terrible".

BMA debates response to child gender care review

'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

The drug is already being tested in people, but whether it would have the same effect is unknown.

'Supermodel granny' drug extends life in animals

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

One million more women would have life-saving checks if the NHS adopted self-testing, researchers estimate.

DIY kits may see million more cervical-cancer tests

Free drink refills could be banned in Wales

The Welsh government has made a number of proposals to restrict promotion of unhealthy food and drink.

Free drink refills could be banned in Wales

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

A woman living with diabetes urges better communication over the supply of essential drugs.

Diabetic patient used social media to find insulin

'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'

Women who were in pain for years without answers want greater awareness around their condition.

'My consultant told me I was a medical mystery'

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?

Labour has launched an investigation into what's wrong with the NHS. Is productivity the place to start?

More money and staff – so why isn't the NHS more productive?

NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection

NHS chiefs say the injection form of the medicine can help save patients' and clinicians' time.

NHS rolls out 'speedy' MS injection

Scientists to launch human tests of Marburg virus vaccine

University of Oxford researchers to trial in-human vaccine against highly fatal Marburg virus.

Scientists to launch human tests of Marburg virus vaccine

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

They do not fully grow out of a sense of self-importance, the survey of more than 37,000 people suggests.

Narcissists mellow with age, study suggests

Health secretary 'stunned' by NHS failings

Wes Streeting says there is "worse to come" as he orders a review into the health service.

Health secretary 'stunned' by NHS failings

I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark

Laxmi Thapa was arrested after her six-month-old son's birthmark's were mistaken for bruising.

I was arrested because of my baby's birthmark

Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise

Experts worry this is a peak year for whooping cough, which is particularly dangerous for babies.

Nine whooping cough deaths in England as cases rise

Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

Referrals have been made to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) into biomedical staff.

Some smear test scientists investigated over screening

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

The new health secretary says reaching a fair pay deal is a top priority.

Streeting begins talks to halt junior doctor strike

Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect

BBC analysis shows nearly 20% of England's care homes - some 2,500 facilities - "require improvement".

Fall after fall - care home accused of neglect

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture

A damning report finds bullying, racism and incompetence in an organisation overseeing UK nurses and midwives.

Nurse regulator condemned over toxic culture