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Resident doctors in Scotland to go on strike for first time

Their union BMA Scotland has accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.

Young people will feel burden of UK’s ageing society, report suggests

The House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us

NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.

Flu: How are hospitals in your area affected?

Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area

What is happening to flu this winter – and should you buy a vaccine?

Flu has come early this year with a new mutated version of the virus circulating.

People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.

People fake weight to obtain skinny jabs, says GP

A doctor from Chelmsford calls for more checks to stop the drugs being sold inappropriately online.

The Food Chain

Find out what happens in your body after you’ve had alcohol and whether any remedies work

Caesarean sections overtake natural vaginal births for the first time

Experts say there is a complex picture behind why more babies are being delivered through surgery.