What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Two people have died following an “unpredecented” outbreak of meningitis in Kent. Read More
Stay at home advice questioned and rules too tough – key findings from Covid report
An NHS close to collapse, patients failed and NHS staff put at risk – what you need to know. Read More
Scotland’s assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate
Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals. Read More
Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule
Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts. Read More
Health bosses can’t confirm meningitis outbreak contained
Health workers across England are urged to look out for signs of infection as thousands have jabs. Read More
Fears of two-tier health system as more turn to private care, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise. Read More
People don’t need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says
Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak, from Wednesday. Read More
Scotland is about to vote on assisted dying. How would it work?
The Scottish Parliament will soon decide whether to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives. Read More
Hundreds of GPs tell BBC they have never refused a fit note for mental health concerns
The number of fit notes issued has been rising, with more than 11.2m approved in England last year. Read More
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children’s emotions. Read More