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Updated 2024-11-26 01:15
Why was I accused of inventing my daughter's illness?
Why was I accused of inventing my daughter's illness?
Blood donation: 'For two weeks she lived life to the full'
Marilyn's daughter Alice needed 144 blood transfusions for leukaemia treatment.
Lizzie's Fund to find cancer cure raises thousands
Lizzie Bramall died in 2018 just nine months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
Hundreds of NHS nurses worse off despite pay rise
A pay rise has put 787 NI nurses in a higher pension bracket
Home births: Community midwives trial 'delivery bags'
One mother says she considered a home birth for her son, but was "scared" by the idea.
Can acupuncture help menopause symptoms?
A new study suggests acupuncture may be useful in reducing hot flushes and night sweats.
The Londonderry barber shop offering men head space
Bareknuckle Barbershop in Londonderry is offering men the chance to open up about their mental health.
Margaret Thatcher: PM sent alternative medicines by Cartland
Romance novelist Barbara Cartland sent her alternative medicine, newly released files reveal.
Nutrient supplement 'boosts growth of breastfed premature babies'
Eight weeks of extra proteins and minerals led to better growth in breastfed babies, a study found.
Cancer crowdfunding 'couldn't save my daughter'
Gemma Nuttall's family raised thousands, supported by actress Kate Winslet. But there was no happy ending.
'Benefit changes adding to mental health problems'
Universal credit, job worries and homelessness are increasing demand on mental health services, say NHS bosses.
Nut allergy woman returns to Essex home after five years
Amy May Shead suffered a severe allergic reaction after being served a nut on a holiday to Budapest.
High blood pressure drugs to be offered to thousands more
Guidelines propose offering drugs to reduce heart attacks and strokes in England and Wales.
International Women's Day: Breaking India's menstruation taboos
Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods.
Measles: Greater Manchester reports recent spike in confirmed cases
Doctors urge people to vaccinate themselves and their children against measles after a rise in cases.
Cochlear implants to benefit more people with hearing loss
More people in England and Wales with severe hearing loss will be eligible for the devices.
The patch unplugging premature babies
A team at Northwestern University developed a wireless patch that monitors the vitals of premature babies.
Satisfaction with NHS 'hits 11-year low'
The public is concerned about lack of staffing and waiting times, according to a long-running survey.
HRT: Women told not to be alarmed by Alzheimer's study
The risk is very low and drugs to treat menopause symptoms are safe and effective, doctors say.
Ebola in the DR Congo warzone
Violent attacks are making treating the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DR Congo even harder.
'Dads who lose a child are overlooked'
Lee started an online group for “overlooked” grieving dads after his son was stillborn.
Esketamine: US regulator approves nasal spray to treat depression
Esketamine nasal spray can reportedly work within 24 hours, but critics say more tests are needed.
'Not enough ambulances to cover rural areas'
Specialist paramedics are trying to free up ambulance crews as they struggle to cover huge areas in Lincolnshire.
Critically injured? The longest waits for 999 help
People in rural areas wait over 50% longer for an ambulance service response to life-threatening injuries.
Transgender teen care 'needs urgent regulation'
Young transgender people are being let down by the "terrible" quality of evidence underpinning their treatment, a leading researcher warns.
Type-2 diabetes: 'Weight loss arrests disease for years'
Type-2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed by a low-calorie diet and losing weight, a study confirms.
Aston University develops E.coli-killing glass
Researchers said the method is similar to medieval stained glass-making.
I'm 15, going through the menopause and won't have kids
Two years ago, Annabelle's periods stopped. This is how she copes with early menopause.
Face blindness: 'I can't recognise my loved-ones'
Boo James has a condition called face blindness - now scientists are trying to find out more about it.
What do the people of the world die from?
It will happen to all of us, but how and when we die speaks volumes about who we are and where we live.
Spinal muscular atrophy: Families plead for drug to slow disease
Parents with children with a muscle wasting disease are calling for Spinraza to be offered on the NHS.
Ethan Lindenberger: Teen with anti-vax mum speaks to Congress
Ethan Lindenberger hit the headlines after defying his mum and getting himself vaccinated.
Brexit 'likely to cause cancer test delays'
Radiologists warn doctors to prepare for possible drug delays as a result of a no-deal Brexit.
Gamers suggest ways to combat addiction
Gamers give accounts of their addictions as MPs investigate the issue of online addiction.
Raw-meat dog food 'risk to owners'
It can harbour nasty bugs that pose an infection risk, warn vets.
Smear test top tips: How to make cervical screening more comfortable
The smear test, or cervical screening, can make some women nervous. Here's how to make it stress free.
UK patient 'free' of HIV after stem cell treatment
The patient has shown no sign of the virus for nearly 19 months since having the treatment.
Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?
A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates?
Brain clue to 'broken heart' syndrome
Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe.
20,000 more care workers needed in Wales by 2030
A campaign tackles recruitment demands in social care in Wales with the elderly population set to soar.
Children give out fake parking tickets to polluting parents
Pupils in Greater Manchester give tickets to anyone on yellow lines, or with their engines on, to tackle air pollution.
Shropshire baby deaths: Panel pulled over family concerns
A scrutiny panel is pulled from the Shrewsbury and Telford inquiry after families raise concerns.
Burns survivor Catrin Pugh is face of Avon beauty campaign
Catrin Pugh was given a one in 1,000 chance of survival after the crash in France when she was 19.
Amazon withdraws painted children's drinking tumblers
The glasses feature Disney characters but contain a toxic metal associated with known health risks.
Period poverty: Socks 'being used as sanitary towels'
Methods to tackle so-called period poverty are "insufficient", the National Union of Students says.
Unlicensed STI drugs sold online
The BBC finds a rogue salesman peddling antibiotics at the wrong dose.
Unlicensed STI drugs sold illegally
Illegal antibiotics are being sold to people too embarrassed to visit a sexual health clinic.
‘I got a new heart - now my brother needs one’
Children can wait twice as long as adults for heart transplants because of a shortage of donors.
Why are BAME girls less likely to get the HPV jab?
The vaccine stops infection with the Human Papilloma Virus, which causes over 99% of cervical cancers
NHS patients in England to be offered free tampons
Women should have access to daily essentials while in hospital, health officials say.
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