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There were more than 200,000 abortions in England and Wales last year - the highest ever recorded.

The 43-year-old gave birth in a Glasgow maternity unit this week where staff say she is doing well.

The infection of up to 30,000 people with contaminated blood is one of the biggest NHS scandals.

With one in five adults now having a tattoo, more should be done to protect the public, a report says.

Ashleigh White’s son Noah became seriously ill after being infected with neonatal herpes.

Laura and Dave Worsley refused to give up hope - and their fertility expert was just as determined.

A firefighter tells how a training accident led to a four-year battle to save his injured hand.

Two-thirds of students say universities should contact parents about any serious mental health issues.

Nearly three-quarters of services are failing the 62-day target. But which service has the worst record?

The head of a major medical charity says the spread of Ebola in DR Congo shows no signs of stopping.

Hayley had a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of hereditary breast cancer.

The government is consulting on the plan, aimed at preventing birth defects such as spina bifida.

Social care providers tell Newsnight the number of EU nationals working in the sector has fallen since Brexit.

Scottish parents are smuggling prescription cannabis into the country to give to their seriously ill children.

A five-year-old boy is the first death confirmed in Uganda, after hundreds died in DR Congo.

Limb loss, dyslexia and mental health difficulties - and that's just the medical staff.

Investigators will try to find out whether GPs have been claiming fees for non-existent patients.

Strobe lighting at dance music festivals can increase the risk of epileptic seizures, researchers warn.

The new curriculum for Wales does not specify a set amount of physical activity every week.

Two men died and health staff did not learn from "repeated and critical" failings, a report says.

MSPs overwhelmingly vote in favour of legislation setting up an "opt-out" system of organ donation.

Newham General Hospital apologises after a patient was sent home without the appropriate treatment.

John Cornes, one of six brothers infected by contaminated blood, said his family had been "ripped apart".

John Cornes is one of six brothers infected by contaminated blood through NHS transfusions.

Jackie Tomkinson's husband David died of Aids after receiving infected blood products.

Vulnerable patients are missing out on NHS funding for care they are legally entitled to, it's claimed.

England's children's commissioner highlights "enormous variation" in money spent across the regions.

Jen Wight had a good job, was happily married and had just given birth to a baby boy. But then things started to go wrong.

The 220-mile challenge to swim the River Severn from source to sea is under way for charity.

Technology in Norway is helping to stop malaria deaths thousands of miles away in Bangladesh.

Alex speaks of life in Scotland's first recovery village where patients hope to work as staff.

It is hoped almost 100 nurses could be working in hospitals in the north east of Scotland by the end of the year.

The number of men and women giving blood in the UK has fallen - here's how to know if you can do it.

Lucy Letby is rearrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of three additional babies.

Researchers are investigating if men could benefit from a one-off scan to check their risk of prostate cancer.

GiveVision goggles use magnifiers and augmented reality to improve the vision of the wearer

Rory Cellan-Jones, the BBC's technology correspondent, speaks about seeking medical advice after a neurologist noticed his symptoms on TV.

As a child, Red was chatty and full of life - but only at home. When she left the house, everything changed.

The guidance warns of the possible risks to gay and bisexual men after some treatments.

The family of Harriet Corr join thousands pleading for access to cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi.

Simple steps can shift the body clock and improve people's mental health, say researchers.

It's not acceptable to be displaying old guidance and putting consumers at risk, critics say.

Clare almost died from drinking too much alcohol and thinks labelling should be clearer.

Leukaemia survivor Gary Hodges says Karen Scoltock saved his life when she joined the stem cell register.

Several US companies are already involved in small ways in the health service.

Three deaths in hospitals in Manchester and Liverpool are linked to pre-packed sandwiches.

Appointments of black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates to senior roles has fallen, a report says.

The two largest outbreaks of the disease have been in the past five years.

Opportunities are being missed to detect abuse and support vulnerable women, researchers say.

Six-year-old Bradleigh's family hope a ground-breaking trial will help his potentially fatal allergy.