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Parents being misled over kids' snacks, says child health expert
Snacks said to contain one portion of fruit may not live up to these claims, researchers say.
Even one drink a day increases stroke risk, study finds
This goes against previous claims that moderate drinking might protect the heart, researchers say.
Countess of Chester Hospital says no to Wales' patients
People in Wales will only be able to use the Countess of Chester Hospital in an emergency or a maternity case.
The NHS mental health units bringing new mums back from crisis
An expanded network of NHS units is making specialist mental health support available for new mums across England.
Fourteen hospitals to pilot new A&E targets
A variety of sites has been chosen in a trial which could see the end of the flagship four-hour target.
HPV vaccine linked to 'dramatic' drop in cervical disease
HPV immunisation has nearly wiped out the virus in vaccinated young women within a decade, researchers say.
Skin cancer: Missing eyelids when using SPF moisturiser a 'risk'
The skin is thin and vulnerable around the eyes, but people do not realise those bits are not protected.
The diets cutting one in five lives short every year
Israelis are some of the world's healthiest eaters, Uzbekistanis some of the least healthy, a report says.
Neglect contributed to woman's death after being issued wrong drug
Eileen McAdie died after being given blood-pressure medication instead of pain relief drugs.
Bowel cancer: Self-testing kit 'saved my life'
Doctors say the test is easier and cheaper than a colonoscopy but it is not available everywhere yet.
Blackpool Victoria Hospital: Four more arrests in poisoning probe
One man and three women are arrested amid allegations of mistreatment and neglect at a hospital.
Sexism, bullying and the NHS
Female doctors complain of sexism and crude behaviour as the GMC warns of a culture of bullying and rudeness.
Debunking vaccination myths for parents
One couple who are considering not vaccinating their child ask experts questions.
'Unbelievable' failings in Claire Greaves hospital death
Claire Greaves, who had anorexia and personality disorder, killed herself in a psychiatric unit.
Nebraska grandmother acts as surrogate for gay son
Cecile Eledge of Nebraska tells the BBC it was "an act of kindness" to carry her gay son's child.
Brazilian identical twins both ordered to pay maintenance
The Brazilian brothers had refused to admit who the father of the baby was, a judge says.
Does anti-pollution make-up work?
Some make-up companies are reporting record sales of products which claim to protect skin from toxic air.
No Fortnite for a fortnight 'prescribed' by TV GP to 11-year-old boy
Dr Amir Khan said he was concerned about the impact gaming was having on the boy's life.
Healthcare: When left-right awareness is crucial
Telling left from right can be tricky for some and this can be a serious problem for medical professionals.
Chemsex: Brits more likely to combine drugs with sex, survey finds
Alcohol, cannabis, MDMA and cocaine are the drugs most commonly combined with sex, a survey finds.
‘My menopause was spotted in an AA meeting’
Campaigner Meg Mathews says she had 24 of the symptoms that can affect women going through the menopause
Five-minute 'needle' nose job?
Tiny needles and an electric current may be all surgeons need to quickly reshape a nose, say researchers.
Miscarriages: Joy for Cardiff mum who lost 10 babies
Jen Bickel lost 10 babies in 12 years - now she and her husband have finally welcomed a much-longed for son.
Jen and Andrew Bickel, of Cardiff, suffered 10 miscarriages before having a baby.
Jen and Andrew Bickel, of Cardiff, suffered 10 miscarriages in 12 years before having their baby boy, Bobi, from a frozen embryo.
Vaginal mesh ban can be lifted with changes, NICE says
Some women have been left in permanent pain - unable to walk, work or have sex - after having the implants.
The mums saving each other from a taboo condition
Women in Madagascar who have had life-changing surgery are helping others to get treatment.
NHS to offer mums-to-be new blood test for pre-eclampsia
It looks for a dangerous condition called pre-eclampsia, which can develop in pregnancy.
Yemen conflict: A little girl’s journey from cancer to recovery
Orla Guerin visits six-year-old Yusra, who had a life-threatening tumour removed after the BBC told her story.
Pregabalin/Lyrica reclassified to a class C drug
The move comes after Pregabalin/Lyrica was linked to 33 deaths in Northern Ireland in 2017.
NHS dentist charges rise by 5% in England
Dentists warn NHS services are heading for extinction in England as patient fees prop up the "underfunded system".
BBC journalist Jeremy Bowen diagnosed with bowel cancer
The BBC Middle East editor undergoes chemotherapy after noticing "funny pains in legs" while in Iraq.
BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen on bowel cancer diagnosis
The BBC's Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen has revealed to BBC Breakfast he has recently been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
'She was so desperate, she swallowed a toothbrush'
The government's aim to move people with learning disabilities from secure units has failed, campaigners say.
Model with alopecia wants people to embrace differences
Caitlin Leigh says fashion is for everyone after becoming a model since her alopecia diagnosis.
More adults seeking support for alcoholic parents
Thousand more adults are seeking help in coping with an alcoholic parent every year, a charity says.
Transgender: How people from three generations transitioned
Ten years after the first International Transgender Day of Visibility, trans people from different generations tell us their stories.
The cheerleader competing with a hole in her heart
From working as a nurse to training for the world championships, Holly is taking on both with a heart condition that could threaten her life.
Malawi's antibiotics crisis: Why the drugs don't work for some
In Malawi, doctors say resistance to antibiotics is making their work increasingly difficult.
The Brazilian butt lift and its effect on black body image
Shami, 23, wants a Brazilian butt lift. We follow her as she decides whether to go under the knife.
Ask children about social media use, psychiatrists urged
Questions about technology should be routine for children assessed for mental health problems.
Easter eggs 'being pushed too early in shops'
Early sales of calorie-filled treats are fuelling the obesity crisis, a public health body says.
Portugal baby born to woman brain dead for three months
Catarina Sequeira was declared brain dead after having an acute asthma attack three months ago.
Newborn hip checks 'have failed to prevent late diagnosis'
Too many young children with hip problems are falling through the screening net, surgeons say.
Jump in antidepressant prescriptions in England
The number of prescriptions were dispensed last year exceeded 70 million for the first time.
The woman who feels no pain
Thanks to a rare genetic mutation Jo Cameron is one of two people in the world who feel no pain.
Dogs can smell epileptic seizures
Researchers hope to be able to predict a seizure before it happens.
Bangladesh woman with two wombs has twins one month after first birth
Doctors in Bangladesh performed a Caesarean on her after discovering she had twins in a second uterus.
How many cigarettes in a bottle of wine?
A study suggests it is 10 for women and five for men, in a bid to communicate the health risks of drinking.
Lip fillers: 'Perfect storm' due to lack of regulation
The number of complaints about dermal fillers has almost quadrupled in Wales since 2015, a group says.
'I had my misgivings about going abroad for surgery'
Studies show that a growing number of people are going overseas for medical treatment.
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