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Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop series on Netflix slammed by NHS chief
Sir Simon Stevens accuses Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Lab of spreading "myths and misinformation".
Coronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region
The death toll now stands at 170, with more than 7,700 cases confirmed in China.
Artificial intelligence-created medicine to be used on humans for first time
A British start-up has developed a new drug much more quickly than traditional methods by using AI.
Assisted dying: Terminally ill man's judicial review rejected
Phil Newby says he is "thoroughly disappointed" over the Court of Appeal's decision.
Duchess of Cambridge-backed charity The Art Room set to close
The duchess became patron of The Art Room in Oxford in 2012.
'Anorexia and exercise addiction caused my broken foot'
Hope Virgo's anorexia left with her a severe calcium deficiency that significantly weakened her bones.
West Suffolk Hospital staff 'feared raising concerns', says CQC
Staff at West Suffolk Hospital saw colleagues who raised concerns "penalised", a CQC report says.
Coronavirus: Scientists race to develop a vaccine
US researchers are already working on a vaccine against the new virus that has emerged in China.
Sleep deprivation makes Scots teenage girls' anxiety worse
Study shows almost a third of young people experience sleep problems - but older girls' mental health is suffering the most.
The nursery putting fitness at the heart of learning
Children who are stronger and fitter learn faster, say teachers at a Somerset nursery.
Coronavirus: What does being in quarantine mean?
About 200 Britons returning from China will be isolated for two weeks in case of any coronavirus infections.
Lungs 'magically' heal damage from smoking
The effect has even been seen in people who had smoked for 40 years.
Two UK deaths 'may be linked to vaping lung injury'
The cases are being investigated by the body that regulates e-cigarettes in the UK.
Seriously ill wait more than hour for ambulance
Heart attack and stroke patients are among those facing long delays for crews to arrive, BBC finds.
Ambulance service: 'Waiting system beyond a joke'
In the East Midlands one in eight emergency calls takes an ambulance more than an hour to respond.
Child mental health unit failings criticised by parents
At least 16 young people killed themselves in NHS inpatient centres in England since 2016.
Coronavirus: Australia plans island quarantine as foreigners leave Wuhan
Hundreds of foreigners fly out of Wuhan, as Australia announces a Christmas Island quarantine plan.
Surrogacy: Social media advertising plans prompt regulator warning
Social media adverts urging women to become surrogate mothers could be allowed under Law Commission plans.
Gay body shaming pressure 'led to severe heart failure'
Some gay men are turning to tummy tucks and steroids to feel accepted in their community.
Diabetes patients hit by glucose monitor shortage
Healthcare firm Abbott has been forced to apologise for failing to provide enough of the devices.
Coronavirus: Hong Kong to slash border travel as virus spreads
It wants to drastically reduce visits from mainland China, where the death toll has reached 106.
Anti-depressant spray not recommended on NHS
A fast acting ketamine-like anti-depressant spray is rejected by health watchdog NICE.
Coronavirus: Death toll climbs to 106 as China tightens measures
Transport restrictions have been further tightened as the number of new infections almost doubles.
Concerns over new 'menopause delay' procedure
Its long-term safety and success remains untested - but some women have already paid at least £6,000.
IBS trial to test amitriptyline as potential common treatment
A trial of 500 patients from Bristol, Leeds and Southampton will test if amitriptyline can be widely used.
Can anyone call themself a therapist or a counsellor?
A lack of regulation around private therapy and counselling can leave some qualifications meaningless.
Woman died after being told smear test was 'normal'
Julie O'Connor, 49, died from cervical cancer after being given the all-clear by doctors.
Prostate overtakes breast as 'most common cancer'
Experts say more men are getting tested, which explains the rise in diagnoses in England.
Calls for 'virginity repair' surgery to be banned
Women are being shamed into the procedure out of fear of being outcast or even killed.
Addenbrooke's nurse assault left intensive care patient 'in agony'
Grzegorz Wawrzynczak smacked the man on the legs and was later cautioned by the police.
Nut allergy girl's fear over Emerade adrenalin pen failure
Amber Sheppard relies on a brand of adrenalin pen that has been recalled because of faults.
Coronavirus: Airlift for Britons trapped in China 'under review'
The UK government says a total of 52 tests have proved negative for the new strain of coronavirus.
China coronavirus spread is accelerating, Xi Jinping warns
China's president tells a high-level meeting that the country faces a "grave situation".
'Postnatal depression doesn't only affect mums'
Viren Swami struggled after his son was born and wants all new dads to have a mental health check.
China coronavirus: UK tests come back negative
A total of 31 tests have concluded and there are no confirmed cases in Britain, government says.
China coronavirus: Death toll rises as disease spreads
Fifteen more people have died from the virus in China, as the country celebrates Lunar New Year.
NHS staff urged to help service tackle climate change
Staff are encouraged to drive to work less and bring in reusable cups and bottles as part of NHS climate plans.
China coronavirus: UK tracing up to 2,000 Wuhan visitors
So far tests on 14 people in the UK have shown to be negative, the chief medical officer says.
Baby Harry Richford's Margate hospital death 'wholly avoidable'
Harry Richford was born in an operating theatre "full of panicking people", an inquest is told.
Care of 217 Spire patients reviewed amid surgeon probe
A private hospital is looking into operations carried out by a doctor it has stopped from practising.
Football 'not just a game' for devoted fans
Study finds football fans can experience 'dangerous' levels of stress that could put them at risk of a heart attack.
Barbara Keeley MP had breast cancer treatment months before election
Barbara Keeley reveals she had radiotherapy for breast cancer four months before the general election.
Coronavirus: World Health Organisation on China response
The Western Pacific regional director says the country now has “stronger capacity” to deal with infectious outbreaks.
East Kent hospitals: Care watchdog inspects trust after baby death apology
The care watchdog carried out an unannounced inspection after concerns about preventable baby deaths.
Devoted football fans experience 'dangerous' levels of stress
This can put strain on the heart and is particularly marked during a defeat, a study suggests.
China coronavirus: The lessons learned from the Sars outbreak
Almost two decades after Sars, a new mystery virus puts China back in the global spotlight.
Coronavirus: What are viruses? And how do they spread?
Concerns are growing that the recently-detected coronavirus may spread. Dr Rosalind Eggo explains how that can happen.
China coronavirus: 'Increased likelihood' of cases in the UK
Fourteen people have now been tested for the virus in the UK, including nine awaiting results.
China coronavirus: Lockdown measures rise across Hubei province
There are more than 500 confirmed cases of the deadly virus, with more nations reporting infections.
NHS manager gloated over coverage of care home death
A mental health trust claims it "got away with it again" over news coverage of a woman's death.
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