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Some black market cigarettes, priced at as little as £3, have been found to contain human excrement, dead flies and asbestos. But the trade in them across the country nods to a deeper issue ...

The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.

A digital imaging service has reduced waiting times for patients with suspected skin cancers.

As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.

But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.

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.

Catherine says "you put on a sort of brave face" during treatment but afterwards it can also feel "really difficult".

Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.

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

Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.