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The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.

Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.

Drs Chris and Xand explore why we nap, if it's actually good for us, and whether we should all be making time for it.

Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career.

Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.

Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.

Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.

Tracey Connolly was first jailed in 2009 over the death of her of toddler son Peter in north London.

Benedict Blythe's parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools.

Families react to news NHS trusts in Shropshire and Leeds have been dropped from the England review.

A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a "shambles".

Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain.

Japan, Mexico and Peru are among the nations included in the updated Foreign Office guidance.

The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.

The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.

Relatives have "grave concerns" about NHS mental health services after their mum killed herself.

Denise Bacon says she is experiencing improvements in her ability to walk.

Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.

The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.

The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.

Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".

More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.

A 17 year-old is rushed to hospital after eating entire bag of illegal gummies.

The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.

The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.

Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.

Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness

Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy about how to tackle the challenge posed by loneliness

Rugby professional Jonny Murphy was forced to retire early on medical grounds at just 30 years old - so he turned to his second love, baking.

The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.

Charlotte had a "fantastic" weekend at Butlin's, unaware of the news she was about to receive.

Charlotte Monjaria's weekend away with friends led to the discovery of a cancerous tumour.

He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.

He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.

Dr Ivan Bristow - from the British Association of Dermatologists' Foot Fungus Task Force - explains why the signs of athlete's foot can get missed by doctors and nurses.

Elise Faragher is on placement in Worcester and lecturer Aaron Collins, and his wife, came in.

The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.

Rape Crisis Scotland argues Dr Andrew McFarlane has distressed his son's victim and may cause harm to other rape survivors.

Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings

A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".

Mike Nesbitt said a plan has been developed, but not yet been finalised, and will be published on Thursday.

Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.

New research suggests singing can be clinically effective at treating the symptoms and cost effective for the NHS.

An inquest into Maria Morris's death found it was accidental, but her family still have questions over what happened the night she died.

It uses infrared sensors and cameras to monitor patients alone in their rooms, sending alerts to staff when it detects signs of distress.

The former PM is among those in favour of targeted screening for men most at risk, but some medical experts are sceptical.

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.