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Medical cannabis: Breaking the law to help our child
The parents of a young girl with epilepsy have to travel from the UK to the Netherlands for medical cannabis.
Surgeons operate on baby inside womb
Surgeons at King's College Hospital have corrected spina bifida in an unborn baby.
NHS 'should not prescribe acne drug'
Patients unable to have sex are calling for the NHS to stop prescribing acne drug Roaccutane.
Simon Thomas sets up blood cancer fund in memory of wife Gemma
Former Sky Sports and Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas says he "can't sit around and do nothing".
Spina bifida: Keyhole surgery repairs baby spine in womb
Doctors say the surgery could be the difference between some children learning to walk or not.
Bowel cancer rates rising 'among young adults'
If the trend continues, age screening guidelines may need to be reconsidered, researchers say.
Measles: Experts call for compulsory vaccination
Misleading campaigns claiming jabs are dangerous have left countries vulnerable, researchers say.
Cow's milk allergy: 'Going to a coffee shop could kill my child'
Five-year-old Evie Kinsella's cow's milk allergy is so severe she reacts to milk particles in the air.
Ultra-processed foods 'make you eat more'
The first trial of ultra-processed foods suggests they lead people to eat more and put on weight.
Cancer patient scans cancelled over equipment problems
The PET scans are used to investigate the spread of cancer and how it is responding to treatment.
'Bodybuilding helped me overcome my depression'
How Sheetal "Strong" Kotak from Kenya used bodybuilding to help overcome her depression.
Prescribing deer dung and pigeon slippers
Cambridge historians are digitising some unusual medical records from the 17th Century.
Cancer: Breakthrough treatments to target drug resistance
The first treatments could be available within a decade, say scientists setting up a research centre.
Ex-bodybuilder on how she became obsessed about weight
A former bodybuilder has spoken about how she became obsessed by her weight and body image.
'How to be body positive as a trans person'
Being body positive while transitioning is important for Bristol artist Jessica Fletcher and her mental health.
Cord blood: Rise in parents paying for private banking
Frozen stem cells from umbilical cord blood and tissue can be used if babies get ill in the future.
What we wished we'd known about the menopause
A group of women who've gone through the menopause share what they wish they'd known before it started.
Alabama passes bill banning abortion
The law - which has sparked protests - outlaws abortion almost entirely.
Severe pregnancy sickness: 'I thought I was dying'
Hannah is one of 5,000 UK women to share their experience of extreme pregnancy sickness with BBC News.
Doctors used as 'guinea pigs' in opioid painkiller promotion
Drug companies are accused of "targeting doctors" to market opioids.
Thyroid disease 'being over-treated'
Hormone treatment for mild underactive thyroid problems will not benefit most patients, experts say.
Stevenage pupil taking GCSEs using eye movement
Being unable to talk or write is not holding back Will from taking his GCSEs.
Spinal muscular atrophy: Spinraza approval delights family
A drug that can slow the effects of spinal muscular atrophy is approved for use on the NHS.
Glucosamine supplements 'may cut heart risk'
Findings from thousands of UK people suggest a possible benefit, although more studies are needed.
Frail elderly 'failed by care deserts'
Research indicates 30% of areas have no residential care home beds and 60% no nursing home beds.
How a personal trainer learnt to live with cystic acne
Emily thinks people should be given more support to deal with the psychological impact of cystic acne.
Diet pills sold to teenager by UK stores, BBC report finds
Boots, Superdrug and Holland & Barrett allowed a 17-year-old to buy diet pills, a BBC investigation finds.
Bed bugs found in King's College Hospital postnatal ward
King's College Hospital says staff are wearing protective clothing while deep cleaning is carried out.
Hollywood tech helps injured military personnel
The cutting edge Hollywood technology being used to help rehabilitate injured military personnel.
Why I paint vulvas in public toilets instead of penises
A 23-year-old artist is promoting body positivity by painting vulvas in public toilets.
Hospitals to test mums-to-be for risky group-B strep
A pilot study will compare two tests with the current approach of testing only "high risk" pregnant women.
Mental health spending varies widely across England
Campaigners warn services will be affected as some areas of England spend much less than others.
NHS fines for 1.7 million people overturned, watchdog finds
A watchdog finds £188m incorrect penalties by the NHS in England for dental treatment and prescriptions.
Rare protein allergy would give PKU sufferer 'brain damage'
Mark Edwards can only eat 6g of protein a day due to a condition affecting one in 10,000 people.
Rare protein allergy PKU sufferer 'can't really eat'
The rare condition affects one in 10,000 babies and changes "every aspect" of people's lives.
Giving birth in the UK vs US: What happens next?
The experiences of giving birth on either side of Atlantic can be very different.
Mental health cut-off: Why sling me out of CAMHS at 18?
Kirsty was being treated by Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) - but then she turned 18.
Cardiff cyclist's eating disorder warning
A Wales Academy cyclist says obsession with body image and losing weight took him to a "pretty dark" place.
NHS staff shortage: How many doctors and nurses come from abroad?
Could the NHS endanger health services in poorer countries by recruiting overseas?
Body image concerns 'making people suicidal'
Mental health experts say the issue is too often overlooked but is causing people real distress.
Ramadan bootcamp: Getting fit for the fast
A gym class for Muslim women in Leicestershire has been preparing them for the holy month.
Fighting for the drug that pauses cystic fibrosis
Orkambi is a drug that targets a mutation that around 50% of people with cystic fibrosis in the UK have.
'Menstruation mentors' promote self-care during periods
Mandy Adams is part of a network that encourages women to rest and reflect during their periods.
MPs call for 'life-changing' Kuvan to be made affordable
MPs from various parties write to the US biotech firm behind Kuvan, a drug the NHS says is too expensive.
Charcoal toothpastes 'don't whiten teeth'
Dentists say the products risk tooth decay and damage to the enamel from abrasive brushing.
Blogger: There is a stigma around infertility
Infertility blogger says there is a stigma around infertility in some black communities.
The vegetarian 'meat' aimed at replacing the real thing
Could meat-free foods that 'bleed' take the place of traditional burgers and sausages?
True Cancer Bodies: 'Adverts don't show how traumatic cancer is'
The True Cancer Bodies campaign was set up after what campaigners said were "misleading" adverts.
'I've lost one son, I don't want to lose another'
Hartlepool has had the largest fall in male life expectancy in the UK - and one of the biggest issues is drugs.
Eurovision 2019: Kate Miller-Heidke sings on depression 'breakthrough'
Kate Miller-Heidke, Australia's fifth Eurovision competitor, will be singing about an unlikely subject.
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