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Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.

Young nose cells may help children fight off Covid

'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage

Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.

'No end to the stress' of ADHD medication shortage

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.

Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.

Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.

Paxman: Parkinson's makes you wish you'd not been born

NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.

NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open

Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

Neurosurgeon Mansoor Foroughi alleges he was dismissed after he raised safety concerns.

Gang culture at neurosurgery department, doctor alleges

PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.

PM defends NHS record as targets missed in England

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.

Hospital patient spent nine days in locker room

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

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'