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Hospitals facing unprecedented flu season, say NHS bosses

Record number of patients in hospital in England with flu for this time of year, figures show.

NHS must take elderly infections more seriously, Chris Whitty warns

England's chief medical officer says doctors do not appreciate risk of heart attack and stroke, as flu cases rise.

MND took our son at 14 – anyone at any age can get it

Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, died last month, after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in January.

Girls ‘taught how to get a job but not about women’s health’

Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.

Girls ‘taught how to get a job but not about women’s health’

Young women say they were taught how to open a bank account in school, but not about their own health.

Group supports those with ‘lonely condition’

Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.

Group supports those with ‘lonely condition’

Bethany Lewis, 18, set up the group after her polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis, in April.

School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams

Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.

School taught me about bank accounts but not breast exams

Resources will be made available in schools on women's health topics to reduce the gender health gap.

Young women call for better health education

New resources are being designed to improve understanding of common conditions.