Health

There was a notable rise after Covid when children spent less time outdoors, researchers say. Read More

People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard. Read More

Health leaders are worried patients may be put off seeking help, the BBC learns. Read More

Doctors had expected the child would die after UK court ruled his ventilator should be turned off. Read More

India has reported its first mpox case with the new strain that has been linked to the outbreak in Africa. Read More

A team of scientists say it is “beyond reasonable doubt” the Covid pandemic started with infected animals. Read More

BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic. Read More

Isabelle Cooper’s family thank supporters of their campaign for awareness of PPA2 deficiency. Read More

UKHSA’s Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks. Read More

Nurses are determined to “stand up for themselves”, the head of the Royal College of Nursing says. Read More