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We need to normalise death and dying, says carer Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people. ‘I have a 50:50 chance of developing Alzheimer’s in my 50s’ John Jennings may have inherited a gene from his mother that could trigger early-onset of the condition. NHS problems leave new doctors without jobs The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job? Licence ban extended on London fertility clinic Homerton Fertility Clinic will stay shut while the loss of at least 32 embryos is investigated. Doctor assumed disabled woman did not have sex Adults with disabilities describe traumatic experiences trying to access healthcare. GP prescribing opioids in 'high amounts' needs to improve The CQC says the surgery has one of highest opioid prescription rates in England. Online clinic gave teen dangerous hormone dose The 15-year-old was prescribed the medication without having spoken to a doctor, a court ruling says. Ministers accept three-month deadline for blood scheme A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand. Special school pupils ‘tortured’ in calming rooms The BBC has obtained confidential material revealing appalling abuse and neglect affecting 39 pupils. First personalised jab for skin cancer in UK trial Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning. How is the King's cancer treatment going? The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February. Chat room helps Destiny-Rae, 5, find a new kidney An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae. How 'vampire facials' infected three women with HIV The infections, made public by the CDC, raised questions about the safety of cosmetic treatments. What do GPs think of Sunak's sick note plans? We asked some GPs what they thought of other professionals taking on their responsibility for sick notes. What is the smoking ban and how will it work? The government wants to stop people smoking by raising the legal age limit for buying cigarettes. Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity? The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections? What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia? Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different. What is pregabalin and why can it be dangerous? The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world. What is the new vaping tax and when will it start? The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping. Why are we so ill? The working-age health crisis The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy. How much do junior doctors really get paid? The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries. 'Zombie' drug found in cannabis THC vapes in UK Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say. What is the infected blood scandal and how many people died? Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history. Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found. Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence. How 175 British children were infected with HIV Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster. 'I'll keep fighting until everyone is compensated' A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still need justice. Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well? Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists. 'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’ People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time. Sunak reveals he fasts at beginning of the week The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days. 'There are loads of people that vape at school' A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes. UK Covid inquiry comes to Scotland… in 90 seconds The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.
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