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Volunteer praised for saving man in cardiac arrest
Phil Fuller is hailed for "almost certainly saving the man's life" when he was due to end his shift.
Hopes for changes in surgical menopause care
Diane Danzebrink says some women were not told about the side-effects of having ovaries removed.
'I was so stressed that I pulled out my eyelashes'
Isobel Perl says suffering from trichotillomania ended up being a turning point for her business.
My disability admin at 27 feels like full-time job
Sofia Brizio, who lives in Cardiff, said she can spend four hours a day on "disability admin".
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.
£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled
A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.
Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk
The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.
People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas
Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.
'My surgeon saved my smile with new hologram technology'
Susannah Morgan was warned surgery to remove a benign tumour could leave her with a crooked smile.
'Lungs in a box' could increase vital transplants
The number of lung of transplants could rise as a new machine keeps organs alive outside the body.
Doctors warn over water bead gifts for children
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children.
Patients with high need should get own GP, says government
Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time.
AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.
Hospices in England to receive £100m funding boost
Hospice leaders had warned they were being forced to close beds closing due to financial pressures.
Even morphine doesn't help my horrific period pain
Emily Handstock says she feels the pain women endure has been "normalised" by society.
Deaths from alcohol at record high in England
Public-health experts are calling for minimum pricing to stop further rises in harmful drinking.
Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills
Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas.
Hospitals write off £112m in foreign patient bills
Hospitals say they often struggle to recover costs, particularly when patients return overseas.
Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' her
Jodee Seeley tells BBC Newsnight she is considering legal action against Great Ormond Street Hospital.
'My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me'
Survivors of strangulation welcome the first recommendations for courts on punishment for offenders.
'Hospital's failures led to woman's death'
The hospital has now apologised and an independent inquiry is taking place.
New guidance on use of physician associates
Royal College of Physicians say PAs should be supervised by senior doctors, not doctors in training.
Mother behind Martha's Rule shares scheme's early success
Merope Mills began her campaign after an inquest found a change of hospital care plan could have saved her daughter's life.
Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart - but can't
The psychological condition stops players from releasing a dart.
One in four babies in England born by Caesarean
Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.
'My former work colleague gave me her kidney'
Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call.
'My former work colleague gave me her kidney'
Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call.
Chris Hoy says men should talk about health issues more
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Chris Hoy calls for more openness on health matters
'A sense of belonging helps our cancer recovery'
Men recovering from prostate cancer praise the benefits of a group fitness regime in Aberdeen.
Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation in Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
Jiggling thighs and hair twiddling among triggers for those who hate fidgeting
Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.
Assisted dying now accounts for one in 20 Canada deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
First final compensation in blood scandal due in days
Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over 13m in total.
Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of flu and winter illness
NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.
Bowel-cancer rates rising among younger people
Poor diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking may be among the risk factors involved, researchers say.
Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her
A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.
Puberty blockers for under-18s banned indefinitely
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the way the drugs have been used is a "scandal" following a review.
Woman died after 'barbaric' butt lift op - coroner
Demi Agoglia, 26, travelled to Turkey after seeing social media adverts for the butt lift procedure.
Medical misogyny sees women told to 'put up' with pain
One woman awaiting surgery said she had learned to "just get on with it because that's what you're told".
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector
Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.
Eight women developed cancer after smear test misread, says report
The review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust was triggered when the diagnoses of three women were investigated.
Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m
Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.
'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'
BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.
Services will shut, Mencap warns on National Insurance rise
The charity is one of a number of care organisations warning they will have to axe vital services.
'Our son was naked and in crisis on CCTV'
A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.
Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told
Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.
Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists
Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.
Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?
The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender
Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life
Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.
Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'
Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.
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