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A health influencer claims it helps to cure chronic illnesses. Doctors are far from convinced.

Parents of children with the condition flew 7,300 miles to buy a "life-saving" drug unavailable on the NHS in England.

Labour is to announce a pledge to abolish prescription charges in England at its party conference next week.

Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton.

Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery.

Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food.

A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works.

Doctors say the rules are "too cautious" for giving innovative medicines to children.

"Vulnerable" people are being fined over claims for free treatment at dentists and doctors, say MPs.

NHS trusts are paying back millions of pounds to the government each year in interest.

Rhys has epidermolysis bullosa, a painful, life-limiting condition that has left him unable to walk.

Dapagliflozin was found to cut death rates and hospital stays and improve patient's quality of life.

Tribunal finds eye surgeon Bobby Qureshi was "dishonest" with vulnerable patients.

Inspectors have raised concerns at Ellingham Hospital in Norfolk over safety due a lack of staff.

An analysis maps the areas with the highest concentrations of sub-standard care home beds.

Kenya's motorbike ambulances are saving the lives and limbs of people bitten by snakes

Passengers will be forced to wait to use facilities at stations on the new South Wales Metro.

The total maintenance backlog in hospitals and other NHS buildings is more than £500m.

Some posts will now be hidden from under 18s while "miraculous" remedy posts will be banned.

Boris Johnson says an angry exchange with the father of a sick child is "part of my job".