Excess winter deaths highest since 1970s, says ONS

The ineffectiveness of the flu vaccine in older people and cold weather were likely factors in 2017-18.

Type 2 diabetes: NHS to offer 800-calorie diet treatment

A diet of soups and shakes that can reverse type 2 diabetes is to be trialled by the NHS in England.

Girl, 4, saves mum with 999 ambulance call

Kaitlyn Wright showed "wisdom beyond her years" talking to the call handler when her mum fell ill.

Namibia's success in the fight against HIV

Namibia's data-driven approach to HIV has helped it become successful in tackling its spread.

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history

More than 400 people have been hit in eastern DR Congo, where rebel attacks have hampered operations.

Measles resurgence 'due to vaccine hesitancy', WHO warns

There were 110,000 measles related deaths last year, a worldwide report shows.

Woman's ovarian cyst 'weight of seven newborn babies'

When Keely Favell was asked when her baby was due, she thought she was "just fat".