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Andrew had known since childhood that one day he would lose his sight. He donated his skin cells to researchers working on a treatment, hoping for a breakthrough not just for himself, but also for his daughter...

An undeclared drug that can cause drowsiness and headaches has been found in Nutrition Ignition supplements.

Akram Mohammed died of various infections but his parents previously blamed their living conditions.

Faye Woodley says dental care in the UK "feels like we're going back to Victorian times".

Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.

A whistleblower who resigned as a nurse from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children says staff shortages at a cancer unit are not new.

Sarah Spooner suffered such severe hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme pregnancy sickness, that she felt she had no choice but to have an abortion.

Sarah Spooner suffered such severe hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme pregnancy sickness, that she felt she had no choice but to have an abortion.

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes.

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Capewell talks about how periods impact female cyclists and athletes.

There is growing concern over Britons seeking overseas treatments such as hair implants and dental work.

The recommended UK price will rise by up to 170%, although the impact on consumers could be more limited.

Two new potential drugs have been designed by AI to kill drug-resistant bacteria, in a major Massachusetts Institute of Technology study.

There've been some amazing breakthroughs in treating certain kinds of blindness in recent years. But does everyone in the blind community want to be cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores.

Families say they are "upset and angry at the way we have been treated as bereaved parents" by government

A small rise in the NHS backlog prompts questions about how well ministers are doing on improving waits.

Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

Women across the East of England are now able to self-refer to local maternity services online.

More than 70 cases of the chikungunya virus were reported in the UK in the first six months of this year.

A study has linked ADHD drugs to reduced substance misuse, suicide, transport accidents and criminality.

Half of people with cancer survive but lack of progress for some forms of disease is worrying experts.

Experts hope to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, with 2.4 million people sitting the test each year.

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

How dangerous is UV radiation and how can you protect yourself when levels are high?

Scientists in Edinburgh believe the discovery could help their research into new treatments for Alzheimer's.

How to make sure your pets are cool and comfortable during periods of hot weather.

More low-risk cancers could be monitored rather than treated, avoiding significant side effects, says a charity.

We investigate the safety of melatonin as a sleep aid, and should you eat your placenta?

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Know the signs and what to do if someone is unwell in hot weather.

Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm.

Simple tips to help you get a good night's sleep during hot weather.

Patients say they were left immobile or addicted to painkillers after receiving the NexGen implant.

David Ince says he "wouldn't be here today" if it were not for Paul Harrison and others.

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

What to look for when choosing sunscreen and how to apply it to get the maximum protection.

Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed

The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.

The wellness drinks industry is booming - but the big benefits they promise might be too good to be true.

BBC Weather presenter Alexandra Humphreys explains the benefits of getting some rays.

Looking at hearing protection - from noise-cancelling headphones to ear plugs

It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.

It's hard to tone your lower back muscles, but this handy exercise can help.

Two mums who struggled to breastfed their babies say a peer support group helped them.

Tom Parker was treated in one of 70 harbour health clinics after breaking his fibula fishing at sea.

Trials of a daily obesity pill showed patients lost about 12% of their body weight over 72 weeks.

US to Pull $500m from mRNA Vaccine Research Citing More Risk Than Benefit"

Hoarding is often misunderstood - and it can be a symptom of deep trauma. One woman shares how hoarding impacted her life - and her road to recovery.

Nicotine products designed to appeal to children are being openly sold in shops in Scotland.

Twelve times more mental health patients are waiting more than 18 months for treatment than those with physical health conditions in England, data analysis shows.