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Health security body UKSHA urges vigilance after 38 cases of botulism recorded in the east and north-east of England.

Data for the NHS in England shows the waiting list for gynaecology is one of the largest.

NHS England says the first patients able to get the jab will be those most in need.

The most common issues include clinicians not spotting abnormalities, and scans being delayed.

School and nursery staff in the poorest areas will be asked to help young children brush their teeth

A different strain of the winter vomiting virus is now on the rise, UK health experts say.

The gene therapy Casgevy, which will now be offered to some patients in England, could help people live disease-free, experts say.

Norovirus cases are the highest they have been since January 2020.

The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.

The number of people with flu in hospital has quadrupled in the last month, the latest data shows.

UK will have men's health strategy, government announces

Around 630,000 women are waiting for gynaecology appointments as waiting lists double in four years.

HRT can help with menopausal symptoms. If you’re thinking about taking it, here’s what you need to consider.

What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?

A million adults have started vaping despite never having been regular smokers, scientists estimate.

Genetics influence how adventurous or fussy a child is about food, the large study suggests.

In a video message she said she started preventative chemotherapy last month.

Scientists work out which bacteria populate babies guts first - and what it could mean for their health.

There is growing evidence that a vaccine against shingles may also protect against dementia.

The latest data also shows the average age for first-time treatment is now over 35.