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Noel Conway: Assisted dying laws 'not fit for purpose'
Noel Conway lost his appeal for the right to die at the UK's highest court last year.
Calorie counting apps 'can exacerbate eating disorders'
The BBC found examples of app users logging harmful habits or punishing themselves for over-eating.
Alcohol abuse affects one in five UK inpatients, study suggests
The figures are 10 times higher than the general population, making support vital, a study says.
Sepsis: How good are hospitals at treating 'hidden killer'?
One in four patients waiting longer than one hour for vital antibiotic treatment, figures suggest.
Tory leadership: Boris Johnson promises review of 'unhealthy food taxes'
But campaigners and a former Conservative health minister have criticised his idea.
Essex strep A outbreak death toll rises to 13
The invasive Group A streptococcal bacterium has now infected 34 people across Essex.
Obesity 'causes more cases of some cancers than smoking'
Some common cancers are now more likely to be caused by obesity than tobacco, a charity is warning.
Medical cannabis 'expectations unfairly raised'
The government did not manage expectations after allowing doctors to prescribe cannabis, a report finds.
'I spotted a lump when preparing for my ritual bath'
Why female mikveh or ritual bath attendants are being trained to look out for signs of cancer and domestic violence.
Contaminated blood scandal: Victims reveal 'coalition of secrecy'
Haemophiliac Alistair Bennett contracted HIV/Aids from a contaminated blood product. He died aged 22.
MPs 'staggered' by NHS fines 'complacency'
Serious concerns are raised by MPs about penalty fines for vulnerable people going to the dentist.
'I don't regret my two abortions'
UK attitudes towards abortion are becoming more liberal, a poll suggests.
Scotland to prioritise Scottish medical students
Scottish universities are to recruit more medical students from Scotland at the expense of those from elsewhere in the UK.
Get A Drip 'fertility' IV that costs £250 withdrawn from sale
Experts say the company's unproven vitamin drip therapy could have exploited "vulnerable women".
Paul Gascoigne v Snoop Dogg: Is cannabis or alcohol worse for you?
A debate has broken out after Snoop Dogg posted a photo of himself and Paul Gascoigne on Instagram.
Group B Strep: NI parties call for mothers-to-be screening
Northern Ireland's politicians have jointly called for Group B Strep screening for all pregnant women.
Boys more likely to need help for 'back to school asthma'
Data from GPs and hospitals shows a three-fold increase in appointments for the condition in September.
Smoking 'damages eyes as well as lungs'
Millions of people in the UK are putting their sight at risk by continuing to smoke, warn specialists.
Vision loss: 'I couldn't see as I walked down the aisle'
Charities claim a shortage of specialist staff for visually impaired people risks their safety.
Leg fat 'better than belly fat' for older women
Carrying fat on legs protects postmenopausal women from heart disease, a study suggests.
Lesbian women cervical screening myth is 'dangerous'
Women who have sex with women can still get HPV during sex, and should be tested, say health experts.
Are you burning out?
The World Health Organisation has officially recognised burnout - but how do you know if you're suffering from it?
Warning of NHS Wales dentist crisis
Only one in six practices are taking on new adult NHS patients, the British Dental Association says.
Are you happy to share your health data?
Artificial intelligence could help tackle many of the world's health problems, experts say.
Prescription drugs 'contributed to Theresa Feehan's death'
Theresa Feehan died with toxic levels of prescription drugs in her body two days after a GP visit.
Prosthetic limbs: An invention for amputees in the developing world
It's high-tech, it's cheap, and it's been designed for amputees in the developing world.
Smear tests: Actress writes play based on own experiences
Gabrielle wrote a play about her experiences of smear tests so more people can understand how much of a difference they can make.
Select batches of Parkinson's and epilepsy medicines recalled
The affected drugs came from Italy but any risk to their effectiveness are low, patients are told.
Hospitals spend millions to remove flammable cladding
Hospitals spend millions to remove flammable cladding amid concerns for patient safety.
'Shocking' fake takeaway sold on Uber Eats
A BBC News team set up a fake takeaway restaurant on Uber Eats and started selling burgers.
Hopes raised of cervical cancer eradication
The success of the HPV vaccination offers the hope of ending cervical cancer, say scientists.
Give children 'less sugar and more veg in baby food'
There should be mandatory limits on sugar and parents should offer more bitter vegetables when weaning, a report says.
'I was suspected of causing my child's illness'
The women whose world was turned upside down by being wrongly suspected of Fabricated or Induced Illness.
Care cuts inevitable in 'fragile and failing' system
Councils plan to spend £22.5bn on services but tough decisions will still have to be made.
E-cigarettes: How safe are they?
They are much less harmful than smoking, despite a ban on sales of e-cigarettes in one US city.
Prostate cancer: New urine test hope
The test sorts early cancers according to risk, so many men might be spared over-treatment, researchers say.
San Francisco becomes first US city to ban e-cigarettes
The US city, home to market leader Juul, is the first to ban sales in-store and from online retailers.
Essex Strep A outbreak: Twelve people dead
A total of 32 people were infected with the invasive Group A streptococcal infection, a report says.
'Why we're using a male contraceptive gel'
A couple from Edinburgh describe what it's like to use a male contraceptive gel.
MMR vaccination rates in slight fall among children in Scotland
Uptake rates from children receiving the vaccine by five years of age have dropped slightly but remains high at 96.6%
Pret allergy death: Parents 'delighted' by 'Natasha's law' plan
The new rules follow the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse who had a fatal allergic reaction.
Do you know the hygiene hot spots in your home?
Where and when you should be cleaning to avoid infections and illness in your family, according to experts.
Child obesity drive 'stalled by Brexit'
Slow progress is being made on junk food advertising restrictions and calories labelling, it is claimed.
Judges overturn 'forced abortion' ruling
Three Court of Appeal judges overrule an earlier decision to allow an abortion to be carried out.
Hundreds more cases in Shropshire baby deaths review
New cases are understood to include still births and baby deaths in the final stages of labour.
Aneurin Bevan: Trusts apologise after death of NHS founder's great-nephew
The great-nephew of Aneurin Bevan died after a delay in him being offered radiotherapy.
Our son took his own life after gambling addiction
Jack Richie started gambling at school and took his own life at 24. His parents say the addiction is 'not unlike a heroin addiction'.
Gambling addiction clinic to help addicts aged 13 to 25
The first National Problem Gambling Clinic, offering support to people aged 13 to 25, is set to open.
Residents in care homes 'missing out on dental care'
Inspectors warn care homes and the NHS to do more to look after the teeth of vulnerable residents.
Conor Devine - the Ironman with MS
Conor Devine, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2007, is fighting back against his illness.
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