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George Rabbett-Smith's mum criticises online sellers for inflating the discontinued product's price.

His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.

Former mental health patients are worried camera surveillance is being used without explicit consent.

The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.

Trump has long been critical of how the Geneva-based institution handled the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ministers say previous government promise for 40 new hospitals by 2030 was undeliverable.

New weight-loss drugs have broad health benefits but also come with risks, researchers warn.

Some women are opting for fertility tracking apps to avoid mood swings and weight gain on "hormonal" contraception.

While the number of patients with flu are declining, a cold snap has again placed nurses under extreme stress.

The inquiry has heard from politicians, civil servants, public health experts and bereaved families.

Confidence in all types of vaccination has taken a hit. The question is why, and what can be done about it?

There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.

The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution

Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters

The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

NHS experts report unprecedented demand for the new generation of obesity treatments.

A proposed law would let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life.

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.

Marketing rules will be stricter, nicotine vapes will be taxed and disposable vapes will be banned.

Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.

The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse

People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.

The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.

Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

Crews say they faced crucial delays trying to save dying patients because of the time it took to put on equipment.

Covid inquiry hears harrowing testimony from ex-adviser in emergency preparedness at NHS England.

The UK Health Security Agency argued naming the junior officials could put them at risk of abuse.

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

Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.

The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

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

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

Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.

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