NHS to offer 'groundbreaking' sickle cell gene therapy
The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.
Farmers in bird flu 'panic' call for UK vaccine plan
Vaccinating poultry against bird flu is still not allowed in the UK despite a rise in farm outbreaks.
Norovirus cases at more than double expected number
The UKHSA warns the rise is having a big impact on hospitals and care homes.
Nurse dies as Uganda confirms new Ebola outbreak
The victim was a 32-year-old nurse who died from multi-organ failure, the health ministry says.
Staff seen dragging children in hospital - report
CCTV footage revealed the abuse of patients at the Coventry hospital, a watchdog says.
'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.
'Life-changing' tablet for dust mite allergies
The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence backs a tablet for dust mite allergies.
Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.
Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts
The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.
Cardiff uni job cuts 'threaten supply of nurses'
Some lecturers at Cardiff University have begun getting letters advising them their post is at risk.
'I was diagnosed with dementia in my 40s'
A group of people with dementia have made a film called Hear Our Voice to tackle common stereotypes.
Keep assisted dying laws simple, says Whitty
England's chief medical officer warns of "bureaucratic thicket" if safeguards made too complicated.
What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.
Parkinson's patient 'feels cured' with new device
Kevin Hill, who has a computer in his chest linked to a brain implant, says he has his life back.
GPs asked to identify potential gambling addicts
The health watchdog says gambling should be given the same weight as alcohol and nicotine addiction.
Coca-Cola recalls drinks over safety concerns
The company says the drinks contain "higher levels" of chlorate, but says the risk is "very low".
Farm worker contracts human case of bird flu
The UK Health Security Agency says cases of bird-to-human transmission were rare.
Girl, 12, died after drink made in unwashed blender
The 12-year-old girl's milkshake was contaminated with nuts used to prepare a previous drink.
Pharmacists in warning over weight-loss jab sales
Pharmacists say they are aware of people being wrongly prescribed weight-loss drugs.
Sewage leaks and ops delayed - life at hospitals awaiting rebuild
A host of hospital building projects have been put back to the 2030s. How will they cope?