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Health services in Northern Ireland at risk of 'collapse'
A Westminster committee warns services are struggling to meet the needs of an ageing population.
Losing sight not enough for special needs funding
A young woman who lost her sight cannot get funding for a specialist college for the blind.
Bacteria dislodged by hospital decontamination work
Decontamination work after a bug outbreak at a hospital dislodged more bacteria, new papers show.
HIV: Women 'failed by missed opportunities'
Women are being "failed" by missed opportunities to test for HIV, charities say.
Blood inquiry judge: 'Many left in grinding hardship'
Equal financial support should be given to all those affected in the UK, the judge says.
General election 2019: Could the NHS be "up for sale"?
The election starting gun has been fired, with Labour claiming the NHS will be sold to US companies.
'My autistic daughter was held in a cell for two years'
Jeremy says he could only touch 15-year-old Bethany by reaching through a tiny hatch.
'Horrific' treatment of my autistic daughter
Father of autistic child calls for government action to stop 'horrific' detentions.
How Brittany Runs A Marathon makes strides for body positivity
Jillian Bell stars as a young woman who loses perspective when embarking on an extreme health kick.
My baby’s hip dysplasia was only spotted by chance
Most cases of hip dysplasia are being missed at the six-week GP check, leading to problems later on.
Allergies: Teenagers needing hospital treatment up 65% in five years
There are calls for the government to introduce legislation on how schools should manage allergies.
Ending stigma and shame over sanitary pads
Diane Shaibu's tweet about patriarchy and periods has resonated with many.
Antibiotic use falling but resistant infections rising
Prescriptions for antibiotics are falling but infections resistant to the drugs are still rising, a report says.
Bearwood Cosmetic Clinic closed by CQC amid safety concerns
The Birmingham clinic, which shut in December, was one of the worst inspected by the health regulator.
Health worker overpaid £21k will not pay back money
Lauren O'Keefe kept quiet about bumper wage packets but it cost her a job and a conviction.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has breast implants removed
The Strictly judge is expected to return to the show on Saturday following precautionary surgery.
‘My Pakistani relatives thought my cancer was infectious’
British-Pakistani Saj Dar was given a disposable plate by her family, who feared she was infectious.
Peanut-allergy therapy 'protection not a cure'
Immunotherapy works by suppressing the allergic response, rather than curing it, a study suggests.
Fertility treatment: 'Putting on brave face at work was exhausting'
BBC 5 live listeners explain how fertility treatment affected them in their jobs.
Sperm donors should waive anonymity, fertility regulator says
A man who has fathered up to 110 children says it is impossible for sperm donors to be anonymous.
'Game changing' tuberculosis vaccine a step closer
TB is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide and kills 1.5 million people each year.
Cwmbran's new hospital: A look behind the scenes
The Grange University Hospital is the biggest single investment in the history of the Welsh NHS.
Brain illness spread by ticks has reached UK
Public Health England says it has found tick-borne encephalitis virus in ticks in the UK for the first time.
Restaurant highchairs 'dirtier than tables'
Parents are calling for tables and highchairs to be tested in routine hygiene checks at restaurants.
Derby coroner confirms man's listeria death
A coroner says cancer patient Ian Hitchcock died from liver failure and listeria infection.
Girl with cerebral palsy walks for the first time
The mother of a seven-year-old with cerebral palsy had been "unsure" her daughter would ever walk.
Health bosses' 'serious concerns' over homeopathy
The UK's largest group of registered homeopaths should not be accredited, NHS bosses say.
My doctor flew off when cosmetic surgery went wrong
Surgeons who fly in from abroad are leaving patients exposed if complications arise, the BBC finds.
Frozen eggs storage 10-year limit 'should be changed'
The current 10-year limit is frustrating women who want to delay parenthood, experts say.
Stroke recovery clue from patient walking speed
Researchers are looking at walking speed and outdoor rehabilitation to help younger stroke patients.
Ex-Liverpool player Stephen Darby on fight with 'brutal disease'
Stephen Darby, who is married to England women's captain Steph Houghton, has motor neurone disease.
How 'horror smells' and 'care smells' are being used to manipulate emotions
From scaring to caring - how the smells used at theme parks are also helping patients with dementia.
Dementia: New Alzheimer's drug 'could slow rate at which disease progresses'
Scientists believe they could be on the cusp of a breakthrough, after a drugs firm said it had the first treatment of its kind for Alzheimer's.
Even babies 'understand concept of counting'
Toddlers might better recognise the concept of quantity if numbers are counted out, scientists say.
Girl's joy over news about cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi
The moment Isabelle Finn's mum shares the news has been watched thousands of times on social media.
Milton Keynes pupils tackle hearing-impaired 'isolation'
School friends make a film about the challenges they face as young people with hearing problems.
Patients to stand up at GP appointments in Loughborough University trials
The aim is to shorten consultations and see GPs act as healthier role models.
Vaccine reminder system 'inconsistent', report concludes
A National Audit Office report investigated the reasons for falling pre-school vaccine uptake.
Andover runner almost died drinking five litres of water
Marathon runner Johanna Pakenham almost died when she drank five litres of water.
Portuguese doctor suspended after baby born without a face
Dr Artur Carvalho is accused of negligence in the case of baby Rodrigo and others.
Family 'wants answers' over Sally Lewis constipation death
Sally Lewis's family said they wanted to make sure "nothing like this happens to anyone else again".
'Milestone' in polio eradication achieved
The last case of a key form of polio was seen four years ago - but another is still circulating.
Cystic fibrosis drug given green light in England
A ground-breaking drug should be available within 30 days, after the NHS and the manufacturer reach a deal.
Northampton General Hospital has 'culture of bullying' say inspectors
The CQC found Northampton General Hospital "requires improvement" after visiting in the summer.
NHS in Scotland 'could face £1.8bn shortfall'
Audit Scotland's report said the NHS was "seriously struggling to become financially sustainable".
People 'more likely to feel pain on humid days'
Researchers hope the study will steer work into why those with long-term health issues are affected.
Butt lift surgery: 'Why I'm getting rid of my implants'
Sophie Elise had surgery to make her bum bigger five years ago. Now she's getting them removed.
Assisted dying: Terminally ill man challenges law in High Court
Phil Newby says without a change in the law, he may be forced to suffer against his wishes.
Coventry Hospital: Man, 84, died on trolley 'after six-hour wait'
Donald Driver's daughter says he was ignored by staff as he lay seriously ill in a corridor.
Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters
Effects showing what people might look after surgery will go, amid concerns they harm mental health.
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