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Experts say the findings could lead to "enormous change" in the way the treatment is delivered.

A former employee told the BBC there was a lack of responsibility over a new computer system.

Jake Andrade has had a rare type of the blood cancer twice since he was 13-years-old.

A pilot project aims to focus the practice's limited NHS capacity on people with the greatest need.

Young people born using a sperm or egg donor will soon be able to find the identity of their parents.

Christine Campbell has ovarian cancer and says the health system is not fit for purpose.

Many people are needlessly avoiding the most common antibiotics, which are the most effective.

Artificial-intelligence technology can guide surgeons, which should make complicated operations safer.

Think tank wants financial incentive to keep NHS nurses, midwives and physios in England for 10 years.

Some staff at University Hospitals Birmingham say they feared complaining would only make things worse.

The second round of public hearings examining the UK's handling of the pandemic starts on 3 October.

It will involve users taking their own illegal drugs in a hygienic environment under supervision.

Martyn Pitman claims he was dismissed for raising concerns about midwifery care at a hospital.

Christie Harnett, 17, and another woman took their own lives at separate hospitals in Middlesbrough.

The Lib Dem leader launches an all-out attack on the Tories' NHS record in his conference speech.

The messaging around vaping may be driving children and teens to take up the habit, says expert.

It will track cases of a number of winter illnesses to help monitor pressure on the NHS.

The UK Health Security Agency's agreement enables the production of millions of influenza vaccines.

Will Grocott, 15, is the first to receive treatment from the service at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

BBC journalist Anna Varle shares her experience of skin cancer to raise awareness.