Coronavirus: Latest UK patient was infected in England

It is unclear whether they caught it "directly or indirectly" from someone who returned from abroad. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Nigeria confirms first case in sub-Saharan Africa

The Italian citizen had returned from Milan, in a region badly hit by the outbreak of the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: British tourist describes Tenerife hotel quarantine

Lara Pennington and her family have self-isolated in their room after being quarantined in their hotel. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus in Europe: epidemic or 'infodemic'?

Italy suffers losses as the epicentre of coronavirus in Europe, as infections spread to more countries. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

E. coli gut infection linked to bowel cancer

Around a fifth of people may be carrying the bacterium linked to some cancer cases, say researchers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Learning difficulties 'link to brain connections'

After scanning 479 children's brains, researchers found they were organised in multiple "hubs". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: How China is keeping busy during quarantine

Businesses in China are turning to live streaming apps and messaging groups to try and sell their products. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Where are we with a vaccine?

We answer some of the big questions about vaccines and how long one for coronavirus could take. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Watch how germs spread

A virology expert demonstrates how viruses can spread using UV light. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: On the front line in Wuhan

The BBC speaks to a Chinese doctor who has been on the front line of fighting Coronavirus in Wuhan. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: How a 'drive-through' testing facility in London works

A new scheme is being introduced to ease pressure on health services, as experts expect more cases to emerge. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus Tenerife hotel quarantine: 'We don't believe it's safe'

The BBC spoke to a mother-of-two who is among more than 160 Britons quarantined in a hotel in Tenerife. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel guests 'horrified' by conditions

Selina Lund said fellow guests were not following hygiene rules to prevent the spread of the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: How is the UK planning for an outbreak?

What will the government do if there is a UK coronavirus outbreak and how prepared is the NHS? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: How to self-isolate

Five ways to successfully self-isolate to prevent the spread of the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Five countries, five responses

How countries are battling the virus - from disinfectant lorries in China to roadblocks in Italy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Germany overturns ban on professionally assisted suicide

Five years ago a change in the law stopped doctors helping the terminally ill to end their lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Outbreak spreads in Europe from Italy

Cases have emerged in several countries involving travellers from Italy, but borders remain open. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Drug hope for people with chronic cough

Up to 10% of people in the world suffer from a debilitating cough, sometimes lasting decades. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Could North Korea handle a Covid-19 outbreak?

So far, the country claims to have no cases of Covid-19 - but that has been questioned. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS Hospital: What it's really like working in A&E

The BBC followed staff in a busy A&E unit who say they're under pressure all year round. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Iran's deputy health minister tests positive as outbreak worsens

Iraj Harirchi is placed under quarantine, as the country struggles to contain an outbreak. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Analysis: How close are we to a pandemic?

Scientists are debating whether it is still possible to contain the new coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Tenerife hotel with hundreds of guests locked down

An Italian doctor staying at the hotel, which has hundreds of guests, tested positive on Monday. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Worst-hit countries boost containment efforts

The moves come as the number of cases globally passes 80,000, with fears of a possible pandemic. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Britons returning from northern Italy told to self-isolate

Anyone returning from north of Pisa is being asked to self-isolate if they have flu-like symptoms. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Poorest UK women's life expectancy declines

"If health has stopped improving, that means society has stopped improving," author of report says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: The race to find the source in wildlife

From animals to humans, how did the deadly coronavirus make the leap? We look at the scientific evidence. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: UK 'well prepared' to deal with cases, says government

The number of UK cases rose to 13 after cruise ship passengers returned to Britain on Saturday. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Iran denies cover-up as death toll rises to 12

A minister rejects a claim that 50 people have died in Qom, the centre of Iran's Covid-19 outbreak. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Rapid spread raises fears of global pandemic

More infections are reported around the world as governments struggle to contain outbreaks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: North Korea quarantines foreigners

Meanwhile, South Korea has quarantined 7,700 troops after an outbreak in the military. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Four new UK cases among ship evacuees

The patients caught the virus on the Diamond Princess cruise liner, bringing the total UK cases to 13. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Public toilets: Should you be able to pee for free?

Toilet access in London can be a real issue for many people who live in and visit the city. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Mass masked wedding in the Philippines

The annual event saw added coronavirus precautions as more than 200 couples tied the knot. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: South Korea confirms huge rise in cases

Seoul says the 229 new cases raise the total number of confirmed infections to 433. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Evacuation flight for Britons on Diamond Princess due to land

UK nationals who have been quarantined on the liner for 16 days are flown out of Japan. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Scientists discover powerful antibiotic using AI

Researchers claim it could be used to kill some of the world's deadliest bacteria. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Surgeon who harmed Scots is now working in Libya

A top surgeon who harmed patients for years and can no longer work in the UK is operating again. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Pregnant nurse 'propaganda' sparks backlash

The nine-month-pregnant nurse was portrayed as heroic for continuing to work on the frontlines. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

NHS 'took 18 months to help after suicide attempt'

Poor treatment for those who self-harm or attempt suicide is putting lives at risk, psychiatrists say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: 'Narrowing window' to contain outbreak, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the number of Covid-19 cases with no clear link to China is a concern. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Repatriation flight for Britons on Diamond Princess delayed

It is thought about 35 UK nationals, who have been quarantined on the liner for 16 days, will return. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Running Stories: How running helped me fight anxiety and bulimia

Jess has anxiety and has previously had depression and bulimia, but says running has given her a new energy. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The poster project spreading 'happiness and kindness' to NHS staff

An artist known for his positive poster messages has directed his new creations at healthcare workers. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Two passengers dead from quarantined Diamond Princess

The pair, in their 80s, had been taken off the Diamond Princess after contracting Covid-19. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Britons on Diamond Princess cruise ship to be flown home

Only those who are well can travel, and they will be quarantined on their return, it is understood. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Dame Julie Walters reveals shock of bowel cancer diagnosis

The actress tells Victoria Derbyshire her next film, The Secret Garden, could possibly be her last. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Nottingham fitness instructor 'on the pole between contractions'

Kat Bailey is pregnant with her second child and intends on continuing pole fitness until four weeks before her due date. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Foreign Office tells Britons to stay on cruise ship

The Foreign Office says it hopes to evacuate the stranded UK passengers "later this week". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Patient plays violin during her brain surgery

Professional musician Dagmar Turner was diagnosed with a large brain tumour in 2013. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Children facing uncertain future, experts warn

The World Health Organization says "radical change" is needed before it is too late via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Heart doctors 'held back stent death data'

The trial suggested more people fitted with stents were dying after three years than those given surgery. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

East Kent baby deaths: 'It felt like a murder charge'

Helen lost her baby Harriet when she was 8 days old, she believes the death was preventable. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Jake Paul criticised after anxiety advice tweet

"Remember anxiety is created by you," the YouTuber told 3.7 million followers on Twitter. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

Research finds that the deadliness of the virus advances progressively with the age of the patient. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Should organ donors be paid? The heavy toll of US kidney shortage

Thousands of Americans die from kidney failure each year, but efforts to find organ donors remain contentious. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Americans from quarantined cruise ship flown from Japan

Some 400 people from the US were among those confined on the Diamond Princess near Tokyo. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Egg-freezing: What's the success rate?

The fertility expert Lord Winston warns the success rate could be as low as 1% but others say it is considerably higher. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: A Cameroon student on how he recovered

China-based student Kem Senoua is the first African to contract the virus - he spoke to the BBC. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: How do you self-isolate successfully?

From food delivery to dealing with family, here's how those told to isolate themselves can avoid spreading the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

The doctors and lawyers giving advice on TikTok

The BBC meets the medics and lawyers across America who are using the app to help educate the public. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I lost my left ear to my tanning addiction'

Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How safe are breast implants?

It's a question that's surprisingly difficult to answer. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Young onset Parkinson's disease surgery gives Luton man 'lifeline'

The disease, which normally affects people later in life, forced Ryan to make a "scary" decision. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

IVF treatment: Couple call for parents' mental health support

Parents Vicky and Jamie Mogridge-Percy say it was a difficult journey before Arthur arrived via IVF. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Beijing orders 14-day quarantine for returnees

State media says people returning to the city should stay at home for two weeks, or face punishment. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: No change in outbreak despite China spike, WHO says

The World Health Organization says it is "not seeing a dramatic increase" in cases outside China. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Are coronavirus tests flawed?

Concerns are being raised about the accuracy of the tests for the coronavirus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei

Two top officials are sacked after the spike was revealed, resulting from a new diagnostic method. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Britain's race to contain the coronavirus

Health officials are trying to contain the virus after a cluster of cases on the south coast. Can the virus be kept at bay? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Hunt for contacts of latest UK case

A woman who flew into London from China becomes the ninth person to test positive in Britain. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: China and the virus that threatens everything

With the country reeling from the massive public health disaster, what might it mean for the economy, society and those in power? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus in the UK: 5 things you need to know about Covid-19

The BBC's Fergus Walsh assesses the chances of contracting Covid-19 in the UK and the best ways to avoid it. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus disease named Covid-19

Researchers have been calling for an official name to avoid confusion around the virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: UK businessman linked to China virus cases speaks out

Steve Walsh, linked to 11 cases in the UK, France and Majorca, says his thoughts are with other patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000

Hubei officials lose their jobs in the most high-profile 'removals' of the coronavirus outbreak. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

China launches coronavirus 'close contact detector' app

The announcement highlights the high level of Chinese government surveillance of its citizens. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Frozen-egg storage 10-year limit 'could be extended'

Women's choices on when to have children may be affected by the current law, ministers say. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Brighton GP practice closes after staff member tests positive

The move comes as the number of UK cases doubles, and ministers toughen rules on quarantine. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus super-spreaders: Why are they important?

Some people pass on their infection to large numbers of people - is it happening with coronavirus? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Teeth-whitening: Reports of illegal procedures up 26%

An undercover investigation finds companies offering training for fraudulent qualifications. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HIV in older people: 'I thought it was a young person's illness'

Six in 10 over-50s with HIV receive a late diagnosis, as experts call for more awareness of sexually transmitted infections. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus claims 97 lives in one day - but number of infections stabilises

Meanwhile, another 60 people have caught the virus on a quarantined cruise ship in Japan. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: UK issues new powers to stop spread of China virus

The measures are to keep people in isolation after one quarantined passenger “threatened to abscond”. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Strictly Come Dancing's first 'relaxed' live show brings delight

Alfie finds the live shows stressful so was delighted when Strictly put on a relaxed performance. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

What is the science behind The Goop Lab's claims?

Gwyneth Paltrow's exploration of alternative therapies has angered critics, including the NHS. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Sepsis amputation surgeon back at work after losing legs

Vascular surgeon Neil Hopper had both of his legs amputated after contracting sepsis. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Li Wenliang: Death of Wuhan doctor sparks outpouring of anger

Dr Wenliang's death has sparked unprecedented levels of grief and mistrust on Chinese social media. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Dozens more catch virus on quarantined cruise ship

At least 61 people on board a ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have now tested positive. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Meet the cannabis chef leading a culinary revolution

Andrea Drummer used to be an anti-drugs campaigner but now she's now one of America's leading cannabis chefs. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Third case confirmed in the UK

The patient has been taken to a specialist NHS centre, England's chief medical officer says. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Newborn becomes youngest person diagnosed with virus

The baby in Wuhan may have contracted the virus in the womb, or immediately after birth. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ban term 'painkiller' to end obsession with drugs

Government adviser calls for change in culture on painkillers with greater focus on social issues. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Heads Up: Tackling mental health through football

Prince William has launched a new initiative aimed at normalising conversations about mental health. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Landmark study to transform cancer treatment

Scientists said 99% of understanding of cancer was missing until today. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

World-renowned HIV researcher Frank Plummer, 67, dies

The 'visionary' microbiologist is remembered for research that helped save thousands of lives. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: A visual guide to the outbreak

Six maps and graphics explaining how the respiratory virus has spread and how it is being dealt with. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Hong Kong to quarantine visitors from mainland China

All arrivals, including foreigners, face 14 days of quarantine in the bid to halt a viral outbreak. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ian Paterson: Redditch MP Rachel Maclean among patients operated on

Rachel Maclean says she now has "doubts about the procedure and my health years later". via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Ten passengers on cruise ship test positive for virus

Checks began after an 80-year-old passenger previously onboard was found to have the new virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

My fight with bureaucracy to work as cancer nurse

Australian Louisa Doyle is having to leave the UK because her application has dragged on for months. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

How the new coronavirus will finally get a proper name

Finding an official title for the new virus is a surprisingly fraught task, reports the BBC's Jasmine Taylor-Coleman. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus outbreak not yet pandemic, World Health Organization says

The assessment comes despite the deadly virus spreading from China to more than two dozen nations. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Ian Paterson: Surgeon wounded hundreds amid 'culture of denial'

An inquiry recommends the 11,000 patients operated on by Ian Paterson have their surgery reassessed. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: China admits 'shortcomings and deficiencies'

China also ordered a crackdown on illegal wildlife markets, where the virus reportedly emerged. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

HIV vaccine hopes dashed by trial results

Experts share "deep disappointment" an experimental jab does not offer protection against HIV. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Could it become pandemic?

How likely is coronavirus to go global and become the next pandemic? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: China accuses US of causing panic and 'spreading fear'

The US is denying entry to all foreign nationals who have visited China in the past two weeks. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Hong Kong hospital staff strike to demand closure of China border

Workers want the border with mainland China completely shut - but authorities insist it stays open. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: 10 days of hospital building in 60 seconds

Aerial footage shows the construction of Huoshenshan hospital, which has been built to deal with coronavirus patients. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: First death outside China reported in Philippines

The WHO says a 44-year-old Chinese man has died after travelling to the Philippines from Wuhan. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

'I've never felt so alive'

Alex Smith has a muscle-wasting condition which means he uses a wheelchair. So how did he take to skiing? via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Peanut allergy drug approved by the US FDA

The drug is aimed at protecting against accidental exposure, but may cause a fatal reaction. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: US and Australia close borders to Chinese arrivals

The US and Australia are among the countries that have implemented rare travel restrictions. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..

Coronavirus: Search for close contacts of first UK cases

Officials say they are tracing those who spent time with two people tested positive for the new virus. via BBC News - Health Read More Here..