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My baby's premature birth was humbling, says Beatrice
The royal describes "months of sheer worry" she experienced over the birth of her second child.
Newborn's death 'due to gross failures of midwives'
The coroner at newborn baby Ida Lock's inquest highlights eight opportunities that were missed.
'Chubby filter' pulled from TikTok after user backlash
Critics say the AI tool - which made people look overweight - was a form of body-shaming.
Repeated failures in reading scans costing lives, ombudsman says
The most common issues include clinicians not spotting abnormalities, and scans being delayed.
Probe into claims people allowed in to watch hospital surgeries
It is not clear how the individuals gained access to the operating theatres or who gave permission.
'The discrimination I face on public transport is inhumane'
A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.
Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says
Author of government-ordered review says biological sex and gender have become distinct and should be recorded separately.
What nine months in space does to the human body
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?
What nine months in space does to the human body
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Three deaths linked to listeria detected in NHS desserts
Listeriosis listed as cause of death in one NHS patient and two other deaths being investigated.
'Covid memories are in a box deep within my brain'
A critical care nurse says many colleagues moved departments because of PTSD after the pandemic.
Having autism has worked to my advantage in football - Bronze
Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze opens up for the first time about her autism and ADHD diagnoses to raise awareness and help others.
Chris Mason: Uncertainty over benefits changes could go on for some time yet
It could be some time before people know how they may be affected by the government's benefits overhaul.
Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030
Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.
At-a-glance: Key changes to benefits in welfare shake-up
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.
Precautions could have stopped baby deaths - inquiry
Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch died within hours of their births in two Lanarkshire hospitals.
Some claimants to lose out under benefits overhaul
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.
Pharmacies prepare to cut opening hours in funding protest
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.
Benefits reform will ensure fairness, minister says, as opponents criticise expected cuts
Proposals to change benefits rules to be unveiled on Tuesday have provoked unease among Labour MPs.
Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry to be suspended
The inquiry's chair says she has had similar requests from Letby's legal team and Tory MP David Davis.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
Poorest children missing more school and further behind after Covid
Those from the lowest income families are now up to 19 months behind peers by the age of 16.
Health secretary admits 'risk of disruption' in NHS overhaul
The health secretary defends scrapping NHS England but admits the reform will bring challenges.
NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers
Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself
NHS England chair warns the buck now stops with ministers
Will the abolition of NHS England work? Senior NHS England leader Richard Meddings has given the first response from the organisation itself
How our noisy world is seriously damaging our health
The BBC's James Gallagher investigates the invisible killer all around us.
Few may mourn NHS England's demise, but what comes next is uncertain
The decision to scrap the organisation could offer a new chance to examine how patients are dealt with.
Men denied life-extending prostate cancer drug
NHS England says it cannot afford to offer abiraterone, which is available in Scotland and Wales.
Manslaughter probe at Letby hospital expanded
Cheshire Police expands its investigation into what happened at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
NHS England to be axed as role returns to government control
The prime minister says the move will cut duplication and free up money for frontline services.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms
As part of Your Voice, Your BBC, we answer questions from you on government plans to scrap NHS England.
Abolishing NHS England is radical - why do it?
There are three main reasons body is going - money, bureaucracy and control, says Nick Triggle
Measles highest in 25 years in Europe, WHO says
Children under five constituted more than 40% of the cases reported in Europe and Central Asia last year.
Warning over the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.
Warning over the dangers of Botox parties
Healthcare Improvement Scotland is concerned about treatment at parties organised with unregulated providers.
New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England
It can be taken at home on a daily basis, but it is only patients for who have tried all other options.
MPs scrap judge sign-off in assisted dying bill
Activists suggest replacing judges with a three-person panel featuring a senior legal figure.
Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy - study
Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team.
Children under eight should avoid drinking slushies, doctors warn
Paediatricians studied 21 children in the UK and Ireland who became very ill after the icy drinks.
NHS to offer take-at-home tablet for MS
Broadening access to cladribine should help more patients avoid hospital and free up clinic time.
Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.
Thousands miss NHS screenings due to admin error
Routine screening invitations were not sent because of an error dating back to 2008.
Government backs miscarriage bereavement leave
A group of MPs want workers to get the right to leave if they suffer a miscarriage before 24 weeks.
Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.
Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle
Lenacapavir, which stops HIV from replicating inside cells, has passed early safety tests.
Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene
Frequent donors were more likely to have different genetic changes in their blood stem cells, scientists found.
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