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Baby loss charity suspends counselling services in Cambridge
Petals has suspended counselling at the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge in a row over NHS funding.
Assisted dying campaign video accused of 'scaremongering'
Dignity in Dying insists the film is a realistic portrayal of what happens to a small number of people.
'Oldest man' with Down's syndrome loves dancing
George Wildgust, 77, was not expected to live past the age of 10 when he was born.
Girl told she would never walk strolls to school
Lilac Jackson managed to walk to school for her first day a year after a life-changing op.
Brexit: Will Britons in the EU have to pay for NHS treatment?
Some UK citizens who live in the EU will be ineligible for free NHS treatment, if there is no deal.
Vaginal fluid transplants may soon be available in US
Doctors believe some women with repeat infections could benefit from the procedure.
New strain of toxin-producing strep A emerges in UK
The highly contagious bacterium causes a range of infections, from a sore throat to scarlet fever.
Many hospital patients get no visitors
As well as being socially isolating, having no visitor to help with the "small" things can delay recovery, say NHS nurses.
'Football saved my life' after breakdown
RammyMen hopes to prevent men from taking their own lives by offering sport and social connections.
US couple lose child custody over chemo refusal
The boy, 4, was taken from the Florida couple after they skipped his chemotherapy and fled the state.
'Supercool' method triples organ survival
Researchers have been testing the technique in the lab and hope to move into human clinical trials.
Too many hooked on prescription drugs - health chiefs
Half of those taking drugs including strong painkillers and sleeping pills are on them for more than a year.
'It will be OK': The amputees helping each other
When Lisa became an amputee, she noticed the lack of support for amputees. She decided to do something about it.
Paramedic 'owes her life' to cycling after PTSD
Erica Smith rekindled her love of biking during counselling after a traumatic incident.
Brain hack devices must be scrutinised, say top scientists
The UK's Royal Society warns of the risk of companies accessing our thoughts and moods.
The men most at risk from suicide in Scotland
The unemployed and those in traditionally male-dominated jobs face the biggest suicide risk, figures show.
New blood test trialled on 12,000 Scots catches lung cancer early
Thousands of Scots at risk of lung cancer took part in a trial, described as "globally significant".
Summer heat killed nearly 1,500 in France, officials say
France's health ministry says preventative measures helped to curb damage from the heat.
Acid attack survivor regains sight via new surgery
A man blinded in one eye after having a corrosive liquid thrown in his face regains his sight after surgery.
‘Age is just a number’ for senior cheerobics team
A group of Korean women in their 70s have found new freedom in their older age in "cheerobics", a mixture of cheerleading and aerobics.
How do you water ski when you can't use your legs?
BBC correspondent Frank Gardner tries water skiing for the first time since being shot 15 years ago.
Artist with autism writes book to help others 'get the help they need'
Charlotte Amelia Poe, 30, has written a "brutally honest" account about living with the condition.
Bethany Shipsey: Dad confronts seller of diet pills that killed daughter
Bethany Shipsey died from a diet pill overdose. Her father confronts the man who sold her the drugs.
Strengthen muscles as well as heart to stay fit and healthy, say top doctors
Tai chi for older adults and exercise for pregnant women are recommended in new official guidance.
Hypnobirthing: Why Kenyan couple delivered their baby on YouTube
Kenyan couple Shiko and Rama delivered their baby on their own - then posted it on YouTube.
Tafida Raqeeb: Why her parents do not have the final say
A court will hear evidence in September to decide on five-year-old Tafida's care.
Gender identity clinic leaks patient email addresses
A London gender clinic leaks details of almost 2,000 people on its email list.
Stress in pregnancy 'makes child personality disorder more likely'
A study of more than 3,000 pregnant women followed up their children over 30 years.
Love Island’s Theo: ‘Don’t feel sorry for my sight loss’
Love Island's Theo Campbell is staying positive after being hit with a champagne cork at in Ibiza.
This leukaemia sufferer is searching the world against the odds for a stem cell donor
Leukaemia sufferer Astrid is searching the world against the odds for a stem cell donor.
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals: Maternity deaths probe
A report is unable to rule out that shortcomings contributed to one of the five deaths.
Amy Allan death: Significant failings in care by Great Ormond Street Hospital
But he was not able to make a "firm conclusion" about the death of Ayrshire teenager Amy Allan.
Vegans and vegetarians may have higher stroke risk
However, the benefits to the heart seem to outweigh the risks to the brain.
Extreme pubic grooming 'may not cause sexually transmitted infections'
The US research contradicts previous findings and recommends other steps to reduce the risk of STIs.
Left-handed DNA found - and it changes brain structure
Scientists start to chip away at the mystery of why one in 10 people is left-handed.
My 'anxiety' was actually a rare heart condition
Arlene Leitch says her heart palpitations were put down as anxiety until she had a cardiac arrest.
Tilehurst dad with MS walks daughter down the aisle
Steve Barnes had to re-learn to walk for the big day, as part of a trial using the robotic suit.
Mental health: Girl's 'help me' note before death inspires mum
A "help me" plea left by a teenager who killed herself inspires her mum to help children's mental health.
Gene therapy for rare eye disease set to be offered on NHS
Patients with a rare inherited eye disorder are set to be offered a new gene therapy on the NHS.
Stem cell match found for boy with rare illness
Finley Hill, who has a rare immune system disorder, is due to undergo treatment in November.
Suicide rate rises for first time since 2013
The suicide rate in the UK has risen for the first time in five years, official figures show.
Cancer 'biggest middle-age killer in rich nations'
Cancer claims more lives than cardiovascular disease in wealthy countries but the reverse is true for poorer nations.
Muckamore patient moves home after 18-month hospital stay
The 43-year-old woman was only meant to stay in Muckamore Abbey Hospital for a month.
Life-saving organ transplant opportunities being missed
Families are being urged to discuss donation to boost transplant numbers.
Teenager 'blind' from living off crisps and chips
Years of fussy eating left the Bristol 17-year-old's vision irreparably damaged by malnutrition.
How tracking menstrual cycles helps women in sport
Understanding women's bodies better is helping to improve their sporting performance.
Fake-meat and fries: The rise of vegan fast food
What's behind the trend, and can vegan food be 'junk food'?
Girl, 5, died after sepsis guidelines ignored
Ava Macfarlane was showing "red flags" which were missed by hospital doctors, an inquest hears.
Ayrshire teenager died after back surgery complications
An inquest hears the 14-year-old was "off the radar" of specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Barbara Windsor goes to Downing Street to deliver dementia petition
The former Eastenders star visited Downing Street on behalf of the Alzheimer's Society.
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