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There were 1,300 cases of the bacterial infection in March, after just over 900 in February in England.

About 1,750 people are unaware they got the virus from blood transfusions in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Opal, 18 months, can now hear - even a whisper - after becoming the first person to try a new treatment.

A leading NHS boss says firms are deliberately targeting areas where nurses are in short supply.

The firm said the decision was taken because of a decline in demand for the vaccine.

Kate McDougall gave her son injections to treat his haemophilia which unknowingly led to his HIV infection.

A Jewish doctor speaks of being abused by a colleague, as reports to the GMC of antisemitism surge.

As legal assisted dying receives more support, the actress expresses deep concern for disability rights.

Abi Vance, who cared for a friend with terminal cancer, said "normalising" death might help people.

The NHS needs more doctors so why have some medical students been left in limbo waiting for a job?

Here's five tips for better eating from BBC Ideas

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

A final compensation scheme could be running by the year's end after ministers agree to a Labour-led demand.

The King's medical team are "sufficiently pleased" with his progress after he was diagnosed with cancer in February.

Steve Young is part of the tests to see if an mRNA jab can stop the deadliest skin cancer returning.

An online friendship between two mums led to a new kidney for five-year-old Destiny-Rae.

The number of under 65s struggling with poor health is rising - and it's a threat to the economy.

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

The prescription drug has been linked to a number of deaths in the UK and around the world.

The government will introduce a new vaping tax on top of measures to stop children vaping.

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

The PM says he tries to fast at the start of the week so he can indulge in his “weakness for sugary things” on other days.

The BBC's Kirsten Campbell outlines what can be expected during three weeks of evidence held in Edinburgh.

The BBC asked two junior doctors in England to show us their payslips and reveal their salaries.

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still need justice.