More diagnostic hubs to tackle NHS waiting lists in England
A taskforce has also been set up to unlock spare beds and theatres in the private sector.
Ambulance staff to strike on 21 December
Paramedics and support staff in nearly all the services in England and Wales to take part.
Strep A: Why it can be dangerous and what to know
Another UK child has died from this highly contagious infection. What should people look out for?
Host of top hospitals targeted by nurse strikes
Cancer centres and children's hospitals among services affected by 15 and 20 December walkouts.
Ebola in Uganda: The people spreading misinformation online
Some Ugandans have been attacking the government's efforts, even denying the Ebola virus's existence.
What is China's zero Covid policy and what are its rules?
Protests have broken out in China over its strict Covid lockdown measures.
Planned Caesarean births have doubled in 20 years in Scotland
There were more than 8,000 elective Caesareans in Scotland last year - the highest total on record.
The puzzle of UK’s half a million missing workers
The number out of work through ill health has been rising sharply - and no-one is really sure why.
Leprosy: Ancient disease able to regenerate organs
Bacteria that cause leprosy are shown to safely grow and regenerate the liver, in animal experiments.
Benefit cuts for disabled people in hospital called unfair
At least 45,000 disabled people affected this year by so-called hospitalisation rule.
Call to ban nicotine pouch sale to under-18s
They should fall under the same UK legal age restrictions as cigarettes and vapes, say campaigners.
Concern over flu and RSV as Covid stays level
The flu season has started early and some young children under five are ending up in hospital.
Many skip work over hygiene poverty shame, charity says
Some 3.2m adults struggle to afford basic hygiene products leading to shame and exclusion, charity says.
Endometriosis surgery delay 'caused irreversible damage'
Claire Nicholls says her reproductive organs are so damaged, it has affected her ability to have children.
How many cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK.
Covid protection may be boosted by genes, study shows
Early study suggests our genes may play a part in how well protected we are after Covid jabs.
Care worker shortage: Woman 'appalled' by lack of support for dying mum
Cathy's mum Maureen suffered multiple falls after a care-worker shortage left her to struggle on her own.
Abortion: Western Trust sorry for further delay to early medical service
The Western Trust says it is now working towards restarting its early medical abortion clinic this month.
Covid inquiry first preliminary hearing begins
The inquiry's first module looks at pandemic preparedness, as campaigners say lessons must be learned.
Study offers clues to super-agers' brilliant brains
New research finds a link between larger neurons and exceptional cognitive ability in old age.
Wes Streeting speech: Labour promises face-to-face GP appointments
Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will set out plans to improve access to GPs in England.
Covid booster: Who can get another jab this autumn?
Over-50s can get another Covid booster, as can younger people who are at higher risk, and NHS staff.
Flu and Covid could make this a hard winter for UK
People should prepare for a rampant flu season, say experts, based on what Australia has experienced.
Many English maternity units not meeting safety standards
More than half of England's maternity units require improvements in safety, BBC analysis finds.
Infected blood transfusions killed 1,820 in UK, study estimates
Study estimates 27,000 people were infected with hepatitis C in UK after surgery in 1970s and 1980s.