This January was the driest in history with a survey suggesting one in five drinkers gave up alcohol.

The ex-deputy first minister says he will apologise "unreservedly" if he "misunderstood" messaging policy.

Soaring rates of gonorrhoea and syphilis infections threaten to overwhelm services, experts warn.

More than 1,600 pills were bought by a BBC reporter who entered false information online without challenge.

NHS bosses say their worst fears are being realised with a three-day walkout under way in England.

The broadcaster tells the BBC she will consider assisted dying if her lung cancer treatment fails.

The former prime minister says he offered counter arguments but ultimately acted to curb Covid.

Walkouts are planned on three days in the run-up to Christmas and six days in new year.

New health secretary Victoria Atkins says strikes by medics have delayed 1.1 million appointments.

What you need to know about the first confirmed case of a new type of flu, found in North Yorkshire.

Children with speech problems could not access therapy during Covid - but now some are getting expert help.

But the minister apologises for the government's "errors" during the pandemic at the Covid inquiry.

NHS Fife apologises after a woman was able to assist with patient care at St Andrews Community Hospital.

Chinese media report that children's hospitals in parts of the country are overwhelmed with sick children.

Bioarchaeologists studied three plague burial sites to research how racism influenced risk of death.

The BBC finds interpreting issues were a factor in 80 babies dying or being injured between 2018-2022.

A head teacher said one of his pupils collapsed after using a vape containing the illegal drug spice.

Trials suggest anastrozole could reduce breast cancer cases by almost 50% in post-menopausal women.

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson donates £1,870 to the BMA strike fund to compensate for any upset.

A new scheme aims to free up officers' time and ensure help is given by mental health professionals.

Those who have not been seen for more than 40 weeks will get a chance to go elsewhere in England.

The Maternity Safety Alliance says only a statutory public inquiry can end a series of scandals.

The government may face a judicial review after excluding outsourced workers from a one-off bonus.

The traditional gentle Chinese exercise showed balance and movement benefits for patients.

The Welsh Ambulance Service declared an extraordinary incident due to delays handing over patients.