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Cancer: Teenage patient promotes body image for #StillMe campaign
Seren Jenkins, 19, is using her experiences to help others losing confidence after cancer treatment.
Crystal has face cancer and wants to work in theatre
Diagnosed at 18-years-old, Crystal has joined the Teenage Cancer Trust #stillme campaign to inspire others.
Bournemouth mum backs radio aid funding campaign
Conor has a radio aid that helps him hear voices more clearly but not all councils fund the devices.
Is red meat back on the menu?
A controversial study says the evidence of health risks is so poor, people should keep on eating it.
'Revolutionary' drug for prostate cancer
Olaparib could be a 'transformative' treatment for thousands of men with advanced prostate cancer, say experts.
Denise Welch praised for 'brave' depression videos
The actress shares her experiences on Twitter about what she describes as an "unwelcome visitor".
Cocaine and alcohol a 'deadly combination'
At least 13 self-inflicted deaths among people who took alcohol with cocaine have occurred in a year.
Inequalities in heart attack care 'costing women's lives'
Thousands of women are dying needlessly because of diagnosis delays and poor care, a report says.
Adolescent mental health centre for Cardiff University
Researchers wants to find out how much social media, genetics and the environment impact on young people's mental health.
Ultrasound breakthrough 'can spot cancer earlier'
A technique created at Heriot-Watt University produces images which pinpoint tumours and could replace biopsies.
Firefighters with cancer demand government takes action
The UK's chief fire officer acknowledges his colleagues have a higher than average rate of cancer.
Zantac: CVS latest to suspend heartburn drug over cancer fears
CVS pharmacies become the latest to withdraw Zantac, a drug being investigated for cancer links.
Health secretary 'looking seriously' at compulsory vaccines for schoolchildren
Matt Hancock says there is "absolute clarity" on the science and not being immunised puts others at risk.
Government plans billions for hospital projects
The plans, unveiled at the start of the Conservative conference, include £2.7bn for six hospital trusts over five years.
Organ donation: The phone call that changed Lilly's life
Lilly Kendall had been planning her funeral aged 11 - before an organ donor saved her life.
Skin cancer: Half of people surviving advanced melanoma
An "extraordinary transformation" is how doctors describe therapies for advanced melanoma.
Avoid skin-lightening creams 'at all costs'
Consumers are being warned to steer clear of skin-lightening creams that can "act like paint stripper".
We are Stoke-on-Trent: How Pokemon Go is helping players
Meet the people who say Pokemon Go has helped them combat depression and social anxiety.
Arm tissue used to repair Rushcliffe cancer patient's tongue
Rebecca Patterson was in surgery for 11-and-a-half hours while the operation took place.
Cervical cancer: Nottingham woman calls for earlier smear tests
Paige Hart, from Nottingham, calls for the smear test age to be lowered.
Sepsis death: 'I had to watch my baby die in my arms'
A mother explains how her newborn son died from sepsis after complications during pregnancy.
No-deal Brexit 'still risk to NHS and care sector'
Transport routes, support for care homes and medicine stockpiles are raised as concerns in a new report.
'Why should I stop working just because I have dementia?'
Many people diagnosed with dementia are capable of continuing to work for years – but employers often don’t realise it.
Alarm as uptake drops for all routine child jabs
Health officials warn that children are at risk as parents shun routine vaccinations for under-fives.
Bacterial 'striptease' evades antibiotics
The researchers say it is a new form of antibiotic resistance and could explain why some infections keep coming back.
Minimum price 'cuts drinking by half a pint a week'
Research shows the amount of alcohol bought by Scots falls 7.6% after new drink laws are introduced.
Abortion: Hundreds of healthcare workers oppose new law
The doctors, nurses and midwives say their consciences will not allow them to stay silent on the issue.
Male infertility linked to prostate cancer risk
Men who have fertility treatment have a higher risk of prostate cancer in later life, a study suggests.
NHS will not pay for 'life-changing' migraine drug
Erenumab is the first drug specifically designed for preventing migraines.
Sex, lies and legal consent: Can deceit turn sex into rape?
Can lying about a vasectomy, an STI test or being on the pill make someone guilty of a sexual offence?
Juul boss Kevin Burns steps down amid vaping concerns
The e-cigarette firm will pull all US advertising as chief executive Kevin Burns steps down.
Improve fetal heart monitoring, NHS report says
It looks of babies born with avoidable brain injuries following labour.
Repeat Caesareans 'often safer birth option'
Mothers should be offered a choice of vaginal or Caesarean delivery and be told about the risks, say experts.
Are Scots becoming more or less healthy?
Seven charts from the latest Scottish Health Survey looking at drinking, smoking and exercise.
Obesity not caused by lack of willpower - psychologists
A report by psychologists says seeing obesity as a moral failing only makes things worse.
'Half as many Britons' vape as smoke
The number of vapers reaches 3.6 million in the UK, as the health consequences come under international scrutiny.
'Revolutionary' new class of cancer drugs approved
The drugs can attack a range of cancers, rather than those in just one part of the body.
Medical cannabis product approved for epilepsy
Epidyolex is an oral solution of cannabidiol that comes from the cannabis plant.
Mediator: French weight-loss drug trial over ‘up to 2,000’ deaths begins
Experts believe the drug could have killed between 500 and 2,000 people before it was banned.
We are Stoke-on-Trent: The young carers looking after mum
Three sisters are young carers for their mum who has MS and epilepsy.
Labour pledges free personal care for over-65s in England
Help with dressing, washing and meals will be paid for by the state in England, costing £6bn a year.
Warning on alcohol risk at university initiations
Students starting university are told of the potentially fatal dangers of excessive drinking.
Celery Juice: The big problem with a viral Instagram 'cure'
A health influencer claims it helps to cure chronic illnesses. Doctors are far from convinced.
Orkambi: Cystic fibrosis drug buyers' club travels to Argentina
Parents of children with the condition flew 7,300 miles to buy a "life-saving" drug unavailable on the NHS in England.
Labour vows to stop NHS prescription charges
Labour is to announce a pledge to abolish prescription charges in England at its party conference next week.
Labour conference: Menopausal women 'should get flexible work hours'
Shadow equalities minister Dawn Butler will unveil the policy at Labour's conference in Brighton.
'Cancer treatment broke my heart, but I've survived'
Kreena developed heart failure after being treated for cancer - but has made a remarkable recovery.
Ellingham Hospital: Assault probe at mental health unit
Two of the incidents relate to attacks on staff and a third involves two patients, police say.
Efforts to cut sugar out of food way off target
Soft drinks have 29% less sugar on average since a levy was imposed, but we're eating more sugary food.
Sertraline: Antidepressant works 'by reducing anxiety symptoms first'
A study of patients taking the common antidepressant sertraline throws new light on how it works.
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