Over 50% of adults worldwide predicted to be obese or overweight by 2050
Levels look set to accelerate rapidly, particularly in lower-income countries.
Covid inquiry rejects last-minute bid from Michelle Mone
Baroness Mone and her husband both asked to become 'core participants' to the inquiry.
Covid inquiry turns to PPE deals and the ‘VIP lane’
Four weeks of hearings will look at the purchase of billions of pounds of medical equipment in the pandemic.
Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by benefits wait
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.
Cancer family ‘financially broken’ by benefits wait
Charity report finds seven-month average wait for families of children with cancer to access benefits.
UK death rate ‘reaches record low’
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
UK death rate ‘reaches record low’
The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.
Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment
Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.
GPs strike deal to help end ‘8am scramble’ for appointments
It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.
Blumenthal: ‘I thought the TV was talking to me’
Chef Heston Blumenthal says being sectioned was the "best thing" as he dealt with bipolar symptoms.