The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics – but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?

The BBC looks at what the government’s 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice. Seven ways Starmer’s plan could change the NHS

As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story. Woman left fighting for life as fake Botox beautician apologises

Supermarkets will be challenged to sell healthier food, under a new government obesity plan. Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality. New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM

It’s hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics. I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo – could it save your life?

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks. Inside Health

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks. Inside Health

Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government’s attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric. Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock

Catherine says “you put on a sort of brave face” during treatment but afterwards it can also feel “really difficult”. Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment

Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021. ‘Notable’ rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital How is your hospital doing as NHS battles to bring down waiting times?

James Gallagher looks at the evidence for claims the benefits of sun could outweigh risks. Inside Health

The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics – but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?

Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts. Parents face hurdles vaccinating children – report

Relatives tell the sixth part of the Covid Inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died. Covid inquiry hears of ‘generational slaughter’

A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef’s life. Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker

NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother’s death illustrates inequalities in the system. I’m an NHS leader – but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black

Matthew’s father died late last year – before learning the truth about his family history. We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents – then we found out why

It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects. World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS