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The parents of a young girl with epilepsy have to travel from the UK to the Netherlands for medical cannabis.
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Surgeons at King's College Hospital have corrected spina bifida in an unborn baby.
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Patients unable to have sex are calling for the NHS to stop prescribing acne drug Roaccutane.
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Former Sky Sports and Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas says he "can't sit around and do nothing".
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Doctors say the surgery could be the difference between some children learning to walk or not.
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If the trend continues, age screening guidelines may need to be reconsidered, researchers say.
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Misleading campaigns claiming jabs are dangerous have left countries vulnerable, researchers say.
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Five-year-old Evie Kinsella's cow's milk allergy is so severe she reacts to milk particles in the air.
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The first trial of ultra-processed foods suggests they lead people to eat more and put on weight.
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The PET scans are used to investigate the spread of cancer and how it is responding to treatment.
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How Sheetal "Strong" Kotak from Kenya used bodybuilding to help overcome her depression.
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Cambridge historians are digitising some unusual medical records from the 17th Century.
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The first treatments could be available within a decade, say scientists setting up a research centre.
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A former bodybuilder has spoken about how she became obsessed by her weight and body image.
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Being body positive while transitioning is important for Bristol artist Jessica Fletcher and her mental health.
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Frozen stem cells from umbilical cord blood and tissue can be used if babies get ill in the future.
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A group of women who've gone through the menopause share what they wish they'd known before it started.
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The law - which has sparked protests - outlaws abortion almost entirely.
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Hannah is one of 5,000 UK women to share their experience of extreme pregnancy sickness with BBC News.
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Drug companies are accused of "targeting doctors" to market opioids.
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Hormone treatment for mild underactive thyroid problems will not benefit most patients, experts say.
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Being unable to talk or write is not holding back Will from taking his GCSEs.
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A drug that can slow the effects of spinal muscular atrophy is approved for use on the NHS.
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Findings from thousands of UK people suggest a possible benefit, although more studies are needed.
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Research indicates 30% of areas have no residential care home beds and 60% no nursing home beds.
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Emily thinks people should be given more support to deal with the psychological impact of cystic acne.
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Boots, Superdrug and Holland & Barrett allowed a 17-year-old to buy diet pills, a BBC investigation finds.
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King's College Hospital says staff are wearing protective clothing while deep cleaning is carried out.
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The cutting edge Hollywood technology being used to help rehabilitate injured military personnel.
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A 23-year-old artist is promoting body positivity by painting vulvas in public toilets.
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A pilot study will compare two tests with the current approach of testing only "high risk" pregnant women.
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Campaigners warn services will be affected as some areas of England spend much less than others.
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A watchdog finds £188m incorrect penalties by the NHS in England for dental treatment and prescriptions.
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Mark Edwards can only eat 6g of protein a day due to a condition affecting one in 10,000 people.
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The rare condition affects one in 10,000 babies and changes "every aspect" of people's lives.
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The experiences of giving birth on either side of Atlantic can be very different.
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Kirsty was being treated by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - but then she turned 18.
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A Wales Academy cyclist says obsession with body image and losing weight took him to a "pretty dark" place.
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Could the NHS endanger health services in poorer countries by recruiting overseas?
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Mental health experts say the issue is too often overlooked but is causing people real distress.
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A gym class for Muslim women in Leicestershire has been preparing them for the holy month.
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Orkambi is a drug that targets a mutation that around 50% of people with cystic fibrosis in the UK have.
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Mandy Adams is part of a network that encourages women to rest and reflect during their periods.
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MPs from various parties write to the US biotech firm behind Kuvan, a drug the NHS says is too expensive.
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Dentists say the products risk tooth decay and damage to the enamel from abrasive brushing.
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Infertility blogger says there is a stigma around infertility in some black communities.
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Could meat-free foods that 'bleed' take the place of traditional burgers and sausages?
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The True Cancer Bodies campaign was set up after what campaigners said were "misleading" adverts.
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Hartlepool has had the largest fall in male life expectancy in the UK - and one of the biggest issues is drugs.
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Kate Miller-Heidke, Australia's fifth Eurovision competitor, will be singing about an unlikely subject.
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