Flu cases falling ahead of Christmas, experts say
UK health agency says drop is encouraging news, but warns flu could still bounce back in new year. Read More
Christmas can be a nightmare for misophonia sufferers like me
Christmas is a difficult time if you suffer from a reduced tolerance to sounds, but there are ways to make it easier. Read More
‘I thought I had flu but was told I had cancer’
Sophie Claxton, from Burnley, was 16 when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Read More
What’s really going on with flu this winter?
We’ve been told we’re facing an unprecedented superflu. Is it? Read More
Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area Read More
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off. Read More
Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose – but now you’ve stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off? Read More
Hospitals working to get patients home for Christmas after five-day doctor strike
Health experts have warned that the impact of the strike will be felt into the new year “and beyond”. Read More
Epidural kit shortage could last until March, regulator says
The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says. Read More
Young people will feel burden of UK’s ageing society, report suggests
The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution. Read More