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'I was slowly slipping into insanity because of PMDD'
Vicky Pattison talks about trying to get help for pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder.
'It's the most normal thing in the world to feel weird'
Bryony Gordon talks about her struggles with her mental health.
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
Martha's Rule helplines get more than 1,700 calls from worried NHS staff
The scheme encourages staff and families to seek an urgent second opinion if they fear a patient's condition is worsening.
'We felt we had to miscarry again to get the help we needed'
An early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year.
Mother and baby mental health unit to go ahead
Mike Nesbitt says Northern Ireland's first regional mother and baby unit in should open within the next three years.
Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s'
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
Sophie Raworth: 'I hope I can still run in my 80s'
Sophie Raworth talks about the need for exercise as we get older.
The truth about taking testosterone
Dr Xand shares the latest information on testosterone
How can a heart rate tracker help you?
How can a heart rate tracker help you? Dr Oscar explains.
'Amazing' moment for communities given right to buy for the first time
Ministers say the new law in England gives power to local people who want to help others.
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
Women can wait years for an endometriosis diagnosis. New tech could change that
A new scan technique could spot areas of endometriosis missed by conventional scans, scientists say.
Claimants in Johnson & Johnson talcum powder case rise to 7,000
The case, which opened in the High Court on Wednesday, originally involved 3,000 claimants and is set to become the largest product liability case in UK history.
How to check whether you have bowel cancer
What are the main symptoms and causes of bowel cancer, and how can you reduce your risk of getting it?
Early care scheme could prevent thousands of miscarriages a year
Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.
11 cancers on the rise in young people - scientists find first clue why it's happening
Researchers stress that simple lifestyle changes can still significantly reduce the risk of cancer.
Social media restrictions for under-16s even if no ban, minister says
The government is consulting on changes as a new social media law goes through its final Parliamentary stages.
'My husband finally got full-time care – he died a week later'
Kirsty Parsons shares details of her battle to secure adult social care support for her husband.
Figures show rise in suicides after domestic abuse
Police say the increase is driven by improved awareness and a change in recording incidents.
Care home manager struck off over 'horrific' restraining of disabled person
A tribunal hearing criticised Janette Donnelly's use of force at Millport Care Centre was "unnecessary".
UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
'I paid for a private hysterectomy'
Rachel Moore spent years in debilitating chronic pain due to the womb disease, adenomyosis.
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
The boss of the controversial tech company with UK government contracts published a 22-point plan on the future of the West.
Assisted dying bill runs out of time but supporters vow to try again
The proposed legislation was supported by MPs but has not cleared its stages in the Lords.
'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism'
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live's Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
'I used delivery apps to hide the shame of alcoholism'
Hattie Underwood is a recovered alcoholic and she told 5 Live's Naga Munchetty how she used delivery apps to "anonymise" her alcohol consumption.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
What NHS challenges does the election winner face?
There are currently 687,958 people waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
The surprising health benefit that could be in your pint
Drinking the odd pint of beer can provide "substantial levels" of an essential brain-boosting vitamin in your diet, according to new research in a respected journal.
Asbestos toy warnings
Asbestos toy warnings
Asbestos toy warnings
Asbestos toy warnings
Biobank: UK health data of 500,000 people for sale in China
The data of hundreds of thousands of people who participated in the UK's health data project was for sale on the website Alibaba.
Vocal cord exercises to try at home
Chris and Xand van Tulleken try vocal cord exercises on What's Up Docs?
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
I'm on six different NHS waiting lists - it's taking over my life
Amy-Jane Davies is one of 687,958 waiting for any type of NHS treatment in Wales.
UK Biobank health data listed for sale in China, government confirms
The government said medical data of 500,000 people was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.
Girl, 6, has sight restored through gene therapy
Saffie's mum says Luxturna therapy at Great Ormond Street has been like "someone waved a magic wand".
'Adenomyosis ruined my life'
Rachel Moore is raising awareness for adenomyosis a womb disease which she said has ruined her life.
'I gave up my job due to the stress of my child's food allergies'
The former lawyer says she "didn't trust anyone" with her five-year-old's allergies so gave up work.
'Toxic culture' at NHS trust left staff suicidal
A&E manager Sam Carter was under investigation by the Portsmouth trust when she took her own life.
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