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Supported housing in crisis, groups tell Starmer
Supported housing for vulnerable or disabled people is in crisis, a letter to the prime minister says.
Taxi driver gives free ride for mental health chat
A taxi driver from Farnborough has undertaken mental health training with the Samaritans.
Why RFK Jr wants American cereal to be more Canadian
The US health secretary on Tuesday announced the country would ban eight commonly used artificial food dyes, many found in breakfast cereals.
Woman 'keeled over in agony' from endometriosis
Bekki Thomas is calling for more research into the condition.
Premenstrual disorder hits relationships - study
PMDD sufferers expressed a lower sense of intimacy, researchers at Durham University say.
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.
Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.
'My peanut allergy nearly killed me - now I eat them every day for breakfast'
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.
Loud
Is noise an invisible killer? James Gallagher investigates.
'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.
What's the point of the menopause?
Why do women go through the menopause - are there any evolutionary benefits?
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says
James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
These men put off doctor's visits again and again. Then came a tipping point
In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to "tough it out" when it came to potential health issues.
'Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind'
Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.
Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital
GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.
Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.
Doctors in two end-of-life cases can be named
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.
WHO agrees legally binding pandemic treaty
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.
North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's
The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.
North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington's
The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says.
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.
Brazilian butt lift ads banned by UK regulator
The ads used time-limited deals to "irresponsibly pressurise" customers into booking, says the Advertising Standards Authority.
Adult ADHD diagnosis 'tough but totally made sense'
Jennifer Cousins says it is "unfair" that there are no commissioned services for ADHD in Northern Ireland.
Blood test firm blamed for 'catalogue of disasters'
Synnovis' failure to provide the correct blood-test results amounts to a "scandal", the BBC is told.
Potential new antibiotic for treating gonorrhoea
It comes as experts say cases of infections that are resistant to current treatments are on the rise.
Skin cancer patients could join vaccine project
Grandfather-of-four Paul Thomas was put on the trial in July and said he felt lucky to be included.
Lab-grown teeth to 'fill in the gaps' in regenerative dentistry
Scientists from King's College London manage to grow a tooth under laboratory conditions.
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
Cancer pill gave me 'four years of extra time'
More than 1,000 women a year with advanced cancer could benefit from capivasertib which can slow the disease.
What goes on inside toddlers' brains?
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth.
Saliva test may turn tide on prostate cancer, claim scientists
Analysing DNA in saliva can identify men at the greatest risk of prostate cancer
Trump threatens to end pharmaceuticals tariff exemption
The US president vows "major" tariffs on imported medicines - raising fears of an increase in costs for Americans.
Infected blood victims losing faith as inquiry hearings restart
Inquiry chair is acting amid grave concerns over payouts to victims after final report was published last year.
First Ofcom probe launched into suicide site exposed by BBC
BBC News found the forum, which has thousands of members, is linked to at least 50 deaths in the UK.
How a surgeon tried to avoid justice for years after stabbing colleague
Jonathan Peter Brooks tried to manipulate the forensic process, prison staff and the courts, a judge says.
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?
'A little miracle': First baby born in UK to woman with transplanted womb
Grace Davidson gave birth to a baby girl two years after her sister's womb was transplanted into her body.
Too few consequences for NHS underperformance - Miles
Health Secretary Jeremy Miles has outlined his plans to cut Wales' NHS waiting lists by 200,000.
'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer'
Olivia Knowles noticed something "wasn't quite correct" while competing in an ironman competition.
'My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer'
Olivia Knowles noticed something "wasn't quite correct" while competing in an ironman competition.
Second child dies of measles as Texas outbreak worsens
Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is reportedly headed to the state, which has recorded 480 cases.
'The NHS can't tell me where my job will be'
Health bosses are accused of keeping resident doctors in the dark about their first position.
Why men are so unhealthy - and what can be done
Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.
Cancer screening reporting errors led to mum's death
Louise Gleadell died aged 38 after she was wrongly told her cervical screening tests were negative.
Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled
An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth.
Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled
An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth.
'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live
'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live
California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.
California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.
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