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Warning over 'double dose' ecstasy pills at festivals

A charity has warned that potentially deadly super-strength MDMA pills are being sold in the UK.

Warning over 'double dose' ecstasy pills at festivals

Government writes off £1.4bn of PPE from Covid deal

The government's deal with Full Support Healthcare was one of the most wasteful of the pandemic.

Government writes off £1.4bn of PPE from Covid deal

Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning

There are concerns over the spread of diseases such as whooping cough in England, as vaccine rates fall.

Low child vaccine uptake sees tipping-point warning

NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack

The NHS said Patients should continue to attend their appointments unless they have been told otherwise.

NHS confirms patient data stolen in cyber attack

What does hot weather do to the body?

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

What does hot weather do to the body?

Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Watch out for heat exhaustion and heatstroke

How to stay well this Glastonbury Festival

From dehydration to tinnitus, a five-day party on Worthy Farm doesn't come without its risks.

How to stay well this Glastonbury Festival

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret

A chance scroll on the internet led the actor Michael Sheen on a journey to uncover a dark secret.

How Hollywood star Sheen helped uncover a dark secret

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull

Oran, who is 13, was sometimes having hundreds of seizures a day due to his severe epilepsy.

World first epilepsy device fitted in UK boy's skull

Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade

"It's something you never imagine will happen to you," says João, 63, who under went a partial amputation.

Penis cancer cases increasing: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade

Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation

Dylan Kjorstad's surgery was delayed due to concerns over blood supplies following a cyber-attack.

Cyber-attack delays child's cancer operation

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some cheaper lotions from supermarkets Aldi and Lidl outperformed more expensive brands, Which? said.

Top sunscreens fail protection tests, Which? says

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Locum doctors in England have told the British Medical Association shifts are hard to find at practices.

Some GPs struggling to find work, says union

Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs - WHO

The World Health Organization says fake drugs, used for type-2 diabetes and weight loss, are a danger to health.

Global alert issued over fake Ozempic drugs - WHO

E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

Cases have been linked to pre-packed sandwiches containing lettuce - but investigations continue.

E. coli outbreak put at least 86 people in hospital

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

A deal has been reached to give NHS patients Kaftrio, Symkevi and Orkambi.

Access to cystic fibrosis drugs approved in England

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

Gentle shockwaves could regenerate the heart tissue of patients after bypass surgery, research suggests.

‘Space hairdryer’ regenerates heart tissue in study

NHS election plans unconvincing - health experts

The health budget faces a £38bn shortfall by 2030, putting plans to tackle the backlog and improve the NHS at risk.

NHS election plans unconvincing - health experts

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant

Talks have been held over the potential collapse of tech firm Atos, which runs vital UK public services.

Secret files reveal fears over future of NHS IT giant