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Casualty actor becomes A&E nurse in real life
Vicky Hall has swapped the sets of medical dramas for the hospital ward.
NHS pensions row: Ministers act amid waiting list rise
Overhaul plan comes after the rules were linked to a waiting list rise - and is backed by doctors' union.
Edinburgh Children's Hospital will cost a further £90m
The lifetime price tag of the new hospital is set to top £500m after the extra costs were revealed by Audit Scotland.
A body donated to science - but used to test bombs
A US centre was sued over its handling of donated bodies. What do we know about the industry?
Dame Barbara Windsor urges Johnson to 'sort out' dementia care
The ex-EastEnders star has Alzheimer's and says her "heart goes out" to those struggling to get care.
20 NHS building projects given green light
New wards, intensive care units and diagnostic centres will be built, says new PM.
Could music festivals be good for your health?
Many festivals around the world now offer much more than music, but what effect do they have on your health?
Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye continue to surprise doctors
Conjoined twins Marieme and Ndeye were not expected to live long but continue to get stronger.
Beauty vlogger Dawn Lee on why she's sharing her cancer journey
Dawn Lee is sharing her experience of chemotherapy online, attracting millions of views.
Boris Johnson announces £1.8bn one-off cash boost for NHS hospitals
But critics warn it won't be enough to clear the £6bn backlog of repairs needed to England's hospitals.
I gave my DNA away. Can I get it back?
Why are people selling the very core of their identity to private firms?
‘Bathing in ice gives me a natural high’
How the so-called "Asian Iceman" tries to recreate the feeling he found in the Arctic in his own home.
Cavemen therapy: Can being a caveman cure anxiety?
Anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health problems in the UK - but could being a caveman help people cope?
Millions paid out for unused Sick Children's Hospital in Edinburgh
NHS Lothian has started repayments on the Edinburgh building, which is subject to indefinite delays.
Carers bullied by government, MPs say
Carers mistakenly paid too much benefit must repay the cash and some face court action.
Alzheimer's blood test 'one step closer'
This will help speed up dementia research and the search for a drug treatment, experts say.
AI may help to spot heart problems
Computer modelling used to spot irregular heartbeats even after heart rate has returned to normal.
Disabled sex: "Escorts should be a choice, not the only option"
Disabled blogger Alex Squire says he's paid for sex in the past, but would rather have a partner.
Brexit: Warning over cancer treatment supplies after no deal
In a letter to the prime minister, senior doctors express concerns over the supply of radioisotopes.
Listeria outbreak: Toll rises to six as Sussex patient dies
The individual who died was one of nine previously confirmed cases linked to Good Food Chain products.
Birth rate in England and Wales hits record low
The total number of babies born in 2018 - 657,076 - was down nearly 10% on 2012.
Japan's first severely disabled lawmakers join parliament
The election of the two politicians is seen as major step for representation and visibility.
How can universities get men to talk about mental health?
Birkbeck's campaign has seen a growing number of men access counselling. Could it be a blueprint for others?
Kidney condition detected in minutes by app
Staff who have used the technology for acute kidney injury describe it as a "potential lifesaver".
CBD oil: Have the benefits been overstated?
It's suddenly in everything from coffee to lip balm but does it work?
The 'dual stigma' of alcohol-related brain damage
The condition is poorly understood, under-diagnosed and too often unrecognised, a report says.
Surgeon warns of 'life-changing' water park and diving dangers
A moment of madness on holiday can result in major injuries and paralysis, a spine expert warns.
Home births at risk as midwife service collapses
One to One had contracts to provide care in the north-west of England and Essex.
Parkinson's: 'Playing piano helps me cope with my disease'
Derick Davies has written a song about his experiences to inspire others with the disease.
Dementia Dogs project under threat as funding runs out
A scheme that pairs specially-trained dogs with dementia patients needs new funding to continue.
Mental health: The skateboarding club helping students' well-being
Some students in Sheffield are using a skateboarding society to improve their mental health conditions.
How I save babies' lives using GPS trackers
In rural Kenya, nomadic women can now get the maternal care they need - thanks to GPS.
Derby junior doctors win Court of Appeal break-time test case
Derby Hospitals' method of calculating breaks was "irrational" and a breach of contract.
England failing to tackle alcohol 'epidemic', say researchers
People with alcohol problems in England are less than half as likely to receive the right help as those in Scotland and Wales, research suggests.
Breast cancer screening review announced as demand grows
The Scottish government says the review will address how the programme meets growing demand.
How this alcohol care team is saving lives in Liverpool
How the lives of patients like Patricia are being saved by the alcohol care team at Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Twinlakes water park visitors' illness outbreak probed
Dozens of children and some adults started "projectile vomiting" after visiting Twinlakes.
Ear 'tickling' therapy could 'help thwart ageing'
A small electric current stimulates the vagus nerve and helps rebalance the body, scientists say.
'My kids would wake up 40 times a night'
A new scheme has helped boost children's sleep by more than two hours a night, the NHS says.
Where children go to learn how to sleep
A "pioneering" scheme in Sheffield has helped boost children's sleep by 2.4 hours a night, NHS England says.
Diabetic women more likely to have stillborn baby, study finds
A study finds high blood sugar levels and BMI in pregnant diabetics are "key risk factors" for stillbirths.
'Pack children's medicines in your hand luggage'
A study suggests that airlines do not carry adequate supply of cures for youngsters on board their flights.
Circumcision: My penis causes me constant pain
Avon was given a radical circumcision as a newborn baby. It affects his every living moment.
Lifesize 1950s figures to tour care homes
Knitted characters created for a village festival have a new role to help the elderly.
Ovarian cancer drug olaparib 'can delay disease in newly diagnosed'
Up to 600 women with a hereditary, advanced form of the cancer could benefit each year in England.
Strep A outbreak: Independent investigation launched
The bacterium has infected more than 30 people in Essex, claiming 13 lives.
'My guitar helped me recover from a brain tumour'
A 20-year-old musician releases his debut album just a year after serious illness and major surgery.
Do Brits need to toughen up in a heatwave?
Is it fair to judge Brits for not coping in the heat, or are there biological reasons why we struggle?
Early MS scans 'can predict long-term prognosis'
Research shows that MRI scans at a person's first diagnosis could inform patients' treatment choices.
Parents 'missing out on new baby health visits'
This increases the risk of mental health issues going unnoticed, charity NSPCC says.
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