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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.
High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
Why can't newly qualified midwives get jobs?
Some midwives are working as receptionists but the government says it has invested in maternity jobs.
'My baby scratches and scratches': Families say their homes are making their children sick
A cross-party report has called for safer conditions for the record number of families living in temporary accommodation.
Your pint could come with a surprising health benefit
Beer provides "substantial levels" of vitamin B6 into your diet, according to new research.
Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'
Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.
Breast cancer type study 'critically under-funded'
Two women from Barnard Castle and Guisborough say lobular breast cancer needs further research.
Hay fever misery does last longer - here is how to cope
Symptoms are lasting for up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, according to a major report - so what can you do about the pollen bomb?
Is the calisthenics trend inclusive enough for women?
Sport England have recorded a 12% increase in women taking part in gym-based fitness
Fall prevention services in your area
Fall prevention services in your area
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
Rogue sperm donor who says he's fathered 180 children won't be on child's birth certificate
The child's mother and her partner say they never wanted Robert Albon to play any part in the child's life.
Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The "landmark" legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
Maternity boss 'confident' as unit reopens
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
'Why is the NHS funding students if it can't give them jobs?' Anger over recruitment freeze
Dozens of midwifery, physiotherapy and nursing students contact BBC over fears they won't get jobs.
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