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The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.

In the 1940s vulnerable hospital patients were fed sugar to see if their teeth decayed

Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients.

What is causing the rise of measles cases around the world?

In 2013 a new tax was approved in one of the world’s biggest consumers of fizzy drinks

MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.

Farm Care has "seen an impact" on youngsters' mental health on east Surrey farms.

GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise assisted dying.

GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.

Cross-party group of MPs say move is causing uncertainty at time when NHS is under huge pressure.

Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the cancer coming back, a small trial found.

NHS trusts "try to stop" coroners issuing Prevention of Future Death reports, an inquiry hears.

Many are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent or have other health conditions, a study says.

Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.

The England fly-half will be at the University of Surrey promoting a new set of wellbeing exercises.

Tony Dixon was suspended after mesh surgery was found to have caused harm to hundreds of patients.

Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate for herself.

The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offers children the chance to learn, relax and get moving.

A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it.

As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs.

Drs Chris and Xand are on a mission to help us take better care of ourselves.

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

Finley receives weekly injections into his heart as his digestive system cannot tolerate lipids.

Ellena Baxter says watching her mother's health deteriorate was devastating.

Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support them? And when should professional help be sought?

Estimate included in official review of costs and impact of passing assisted dying law in England and Wales.

Why is the number of autism diagnoses changing? And what does it mean for autistic people?

More than 700 people sign a petition to put a Teesside hospital trust into special measures.

Linzagolix will only be available for patients whose previous medical or surgical treatments have been unsuccessful.

Stacey, from Leeds, underwent robotic surgery after one of her kidneys failed due to the condition.

The event includes family activities aimed at promoting creativity and well-being.

Jersey Health Minister Tom Binet defended his record on women's health at a meeting.

Staff were tasked with giving one-to-one care to Elise Sebastian, an inquest hears.

Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.

The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.

The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.

James explores the science of a sweet tooth and then gets tips on how to brush like a pro.

James Gallagher and the panel consider if an assisted death can guarantee a peaceful end.

A public consultation on the project by Epsom and Ewell Borough Council will run until 16 May.

Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.

James Gallagher and the panel discuss the safeguarding implications of the proposed bill

The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.

The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare

She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".

Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.

Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.

Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.

Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.

The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.

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

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

They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.

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 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.

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