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Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children closes ward due to fungus infection
Aspergillosis is caused by a fungus or mould that can be found in heating or air conditioning systems.
Man has five-inch cancer 'horn' removed from back
The British Medical Journal says the man "slipped through the net".
New limb for girl who 'danced her foot off'
Tamworth girl Amelia Eldred lost a limb to bone cancer and had a leg reattached backwards.
Scrap 'quick-fix diets and tea-toxes' this New Year
Fad weight loss strategies don't work well and can be harmful, says NHS England's top doctor.
Not enough NHS staff for people with cancer, charity warns
Macmillan Cancer Support says patients feel that doctors and nurses are overstretched.
'Man on the Moon' moment - the year's big breakthroughs
The year of treating the untreatable: 2019 breakthroughs that could transform medicine.
Busy hospitals: 'Stay away from A&E' warning over festive period
Emergency departments are "very busy" and there is not an "endless supply" of ambulances.
Benyamin Hussain death: Family warns of one-punch dangers
Benyamin Hussain died when two groups of men got into an altercation on a night out.
'Why I stuck by my drug addict son'
Sue Hopkins stuck by her son Martin who has been a drug addict for most of his adult life.
Welsh paramedics providing prescriptions
Some paramedics are treating minor illnesses, allowing doctors to address more complex medical cases.
Corinne Hutton: 'I'm making constant progress with my new hands'
A woman who had a double hand transplant nearly a year ago says she is making "constant progress" every day.
China jails 'gene-edited babies' scientist for three years
He Jiankui said he altered the genes of a set of twins to try to give them protection against HIV.
Northumberland mum diagnosed with cancer gives birth
Roberta Burton was told she had Hodgkin lymphoma when she was 11 weeks pregnant.
Autism diagnosis: 'I want 40 years of my life back'
People diagnosed with autism in adulthood describe growing up believing they were "bad" or "alien".
'Why feeling the cold from a drinks can blew my mind'
Just before her first "handiversary", double hand transplant recipient Cor Hutton explains why the smallest things mean so much.
Little boxes of love help families with dementia
The boxes are given to families to support them while caring for someone with dementia.
Bumbleance: The transportation service for sick kids
The ambulance service, available in the Republic of Ireland, is hoping to expand to NI.
How puppetry can help with trauma
After being trafficked for sex by her family as a child, puppeteer Raven wants to show people healing is possible through art.
New Year Honours 2020: NHS chief knighted
Simon Stevens has helped secure extra funding for the health service in England during his five-year tenure.
Free NHS hospital parking for thousands in 'greatest need'
People with disabilities and NHS staff on night shifts will be among those to benefit from April.
Contaminated blood scandal: Welsh frustration at payments wait
Victims of the contaminated blood scandal worry they may die before payment parity issues are resolved.
Baby video messages 'amazing' for new parents
Victoria's triplets spent nine weeks in Southampton's neonatal unit and staff sent updates via a new app.
App helps parents of premature babies stay in touch
An app has been developed to help parents stay in touch with their premature baby in hospital.
NHS to offer cancer patients 'prehab' fitness plan 'to boost recovery'
Thousands will be offered fitness programmes in the hope of "priming" them for their recovery.
Dog walker helps men talk about mental health
Rob Osman started the group Dudes And Dogs when he realised dog walking had pulled him out of depression.
The bakery in a mental health hospital
In an unusual bakery in a mental health hospital outside Beijing, the patients are the bakers.
The children at risk of eating themselves to death
"One sweet here, another one there - that could kill him," says a man whose son has Prader-Willi syndrome.
We gave up Christmas to fight measles in Samoa
British doctors and nurses are battling to save children's lives from measles on Christmas Day.
Royal Berkshire Hospital vandals 'putting lives at risk'
Damaged parking barriers Royal Berkshire Hospital are leading to "lengthy delays".
Girl's cancer treatment 'best Christmas present'
An anonymous donor helps eight-year-old Anna Drysdale reach her cancer treatment funding target.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn praise NHS in Christmas messages
Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn pay tribute to NHS staff and other public sector workers.
'Inspirational' cancer boy's legacy lives on
Laughlin Whiteley died in 2014 but his craft box charity continues to help severely ill children.
Christmas: Beware 'lethal' button batteries in toys
If accidentally swallowed, the tiny batteries can burn and choke young children, doctors warn.
Newlyweds facing cancer look forward to first Christmas as a married couple
After a terminal diagnosis, Lauren and José had their "dream wedding" with the help of a charity.
Cystic fibrosis boy from Hull gets new drug after campaign
Seven-year-old Olly can now get Orkambi after the NHS struck a deal with the manufacturer.
Medical waste backlog at failed firm to be cleared
Clinical and human waste has been piled up at the HQ of Healthcare Environmental Services for a year.
Shropshire baby deaths: NHS trust was paid £1m for good care
Hundreds of parents allege Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust provided poor maternity care.
Sacla', Waitrose and Aldi pesto products recalled over peanut fears
The affected products include the brand Sacla' as well as supermarkets Waitrose and Aldi.
The TV repeats and old songs that help people with dementia
Familiar old films or a favourite festive song can help those with dementia reconnect with family and friends.
Cannabis-based medicine for epilepsy available on NHS from January
NHS England says access to Epidyolex has been fast-tracked and will be available from 6 January.
'My eating disorder took away magic of Christmas'
New advice is released to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season.
The Priory: Children's mental health ward inadequate
An inspection was carried out after concerns were raised by families and the public.
Muckamore Abbey Hospital: 39 patients still in hospital
Despite assessments that say they could live in the community, patients remain at the hospital.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle talks about diabetes diagnosis
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has said he was rushed to A&E during the election with diabetes symptoms.
NHS hospitals trust for Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford 'requires improvement'
Hospital inspectors have concerns about the number of "competent and experienced" staff.
'I want my chemotherapy to help others touched by cancer'
BBC Click reporter LJ Rich, who is undergoing 10 sessions of treatment, shares her experiences.
Stafford Hospital scandal: The real story behind Channel 4's The Cure
A new drama tells the story of the Stafford Hospital scandal - one of the biggest in the NHS's history.
Julian Smith does not want 'blame game' over health crisis
Mr Smith held a health summit with Stormont parties following strike action by health staff.
Sparkhill GP's patient sex assault conviction quashed
A full judgement is expected in the new year after an appeal ruling on the doctor.
Nurses' strike NI: Strike action by thousands of nurses ends
Action by UNITE health workers and NIPSA ambulance staff will continue into Thursday morning.
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