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The woman who doesn't feel pain
Jo Cameron is one of two people on Earth known to have a mutation that means she feels almost no pain.
Bristol bowel mesh operations 'should not have gone ahead'
A hospital trust says 57 patients should have been offered alternative treatment.
Explaining the US measles outbreak
According to officials there are 314 cases of measles currently reported in the US.
New York county declares measles outbreak emergency
Unvaccinated children are barred from public spaces after 153 cases in Rockland County, New York.
Take over pharma to create new medicines, says top adviser
Bits of the industry could be taken over as no new drugs are being made, says Lord Jim O'Neill.
City air pollution 'link to teenage psychotic experiences' explored
The research may show why children in urban areas are more likely to get psychotic disorders as adults.
Life expectancy drops among poorer women in England
It fell by 100 days in recent years in England, widening the gap between rich and poor, official data shows.
The 'Angels' helping party-goers stay out of hospital
Volunteers for the Soho Angels work to reduce violence and keep late-night revellers safe.
Type 1 diabetes insulin pump 'helps me just soar through my life'
Laura Dunion is one of the first NHS patients to get a new insulin pump that uses artificial intelligence to monitor her blood, so that her sugars stay within normal range.
How to create a period-friendly workplace
Breaking down office taboos around menstruation: what makes a period-friendly workplace?
Breast ironing: 'I remember screaming a lot'
A woman tells of the pain she experienced as a child being subjected to breast ironing.
Mumps outbreak at Nottingham universities
Public Health England confirms there are 223 suspected cases at two Nottingham universities.
Coroners could investigate stillbirths, say ministers
Coroners may be given new powers to investigate stillbirths so that each death is independently assessed.
NHS to pay up to £6.2m to man brain-damaged in childhood
The man was one year old when he contracted encephalitis while in hospital.
Brexit: Flu vaccine 'could be airlifted into UK'
Drugs firm Sanofi has plans to fly supplies into the UK if transport routes are disrupted by Brexit.
Minister targets anti-vaccination websites
Health Secretary Matt Hancock hopes to harness technology to root out sites peddling false information.
Male pill - why are we still waiting?
Another male pill passes human safety tests - but it won't be widely available any time soon, experts say.
Surgeons who want you to touch knife crime
A medical team is trying to intervene to stop stabbings, rather than waiting to treat them when they happen.
Breast ironing awareness 'needed in school'
The practice involves ironing a girl's chest with hot objects to delay breasts from growing
Scotland urged to eliminate new HIV transmissions by 2030
A charity says a drug and other advances mean Scotland is at a point where new HIV transmissions are preventable.
Crack use up in England after 'aggressive marketing'
Health workers say there is less stigma about the form of cocaine and new users are being attracted.
'The measles has made my life hell'
Jane Stanton's life dramatically changed after contracting measles, and is calling for people to take-up all available vaccines.
New brain cells made throughout life
The study could lead to new ideas for treating Alzheimer's disease, say the researchers.
Anglesey autistic man conquers mountains
Spencer Kay has severe learning disabilities but can conquer the mountains near his north Wales home.
Crippling debt ‘linked to depression’
People with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder are six times more likely to have money troubles, analysis suggests.
Anglesey man's autism helped by mountain hikes
He's 47 and can't wash, feed or dress himself - but long walks help Spencer Kay come into his own.
Story time with e-books 'not as helpful' as print books
A study finds parents focus more on technology with electronic books and interact less with children.
Instagram cleaners: Using housework as therapy
Harriet Knock shares cleaning tips on Instagram and encourages people to talk about mental health.
Italy home circumcision kills child
The five-month-old boy was airlifted to hospital but died after the intervention by his parents.
Transplant service at 'breaking point'
A leading transplant surgeon says that services are struggling to keep up with demand.
Detailed images of baby heart inside the womb
New technology could improve the care of babies with congenital heart diseases.
Advertising watchdog rules fake autism 'cure' adverts must stop
The advertising watchdog is targeting practitioners of Cease therapy, which has no scientific basis.
'Baby Grady' gives fertility hope to boys with cancer
A new approach could preserve fertility for boys having cancer treatment - thanks to a baby monkey.
Cervical screening: DIY smear test could be 'game-changer'
Women who miss cervical screening appointments will be given home-testing kits in a pilot scheme.
IVF ethics pioneer Mary Warnock dies
The philosopher Baroness Mary Warnock has died at the age of 94.
Assisted dying: Doctors' group adopts neutral position
The Royal College of Physicians votes to adopt a neutral position on helping terminally ill patients die.
Hancock criticised over DNA test 'over reaction'
England's health secretary said it had saved his life by revealing a "higher risk of prostate cancer".
Testosterone rules for female athletes 'unscientific'
There is a lack of evidence for the cut-off point adopted by athletics chiefs, a BMJ editorial says.
NHS 'no chance of training enough staff'
Experts are warning nurses and GP shortages will worsen in England, unless radical action is taken.
My one-in-a-million daughter is a 'human timebomb'
Anya suffers from a one-in-a-million condition that is like having seven serious diseases all at once.
'No consent' for teeth removal op on woman who later died
Rachel Johnston, who had learning difficulties, died weeks after all her teeth were removed.
Unprecedented drug shortage linked to Brexit, NHS bosses say
Hospitals in England are experiencing a "spike" in medicine shortages, an NHS leader tells BBC Newsnight.
'My anorexia really loved Instagram'
One woman who has overcome anorexia says Instagram didn't cause her eating disorder, but it made it worse.
Instagram eating disorder content 'out of control'
Psychiatrists raise concerns as the BBC finds children are swapping extreme images of weight loss.
Childcare offered for free to smear-test mums
Dozens of providers are offering an hour of free care so mothers can attend cervical screening appointments.
San Francisco moves to ban e-cigarettes until health effects known
The law would halt sales until vaping's health effects are fully evaluated by US regulators.
Weedkiller glyphosate a 'substantial' cancer factor
Jury to consider damages after one of the world's most widely-used weedkillers is blamed for cancer.
Potent cannabis increases risk of serious mental illness, says study
People who use potent cannabis increase their risk of serious mental illness, according to researchers.
Can exercise reverse the ageing process?
It's not for everyone, but older athletes are pushing the limits of what the body can do as it ages.
The good things about ADHD: 'It's my superpower'
ADHD can sometimes be portrayed quite negatively, so an ADHD parents' support group asked us to make a film looking at some of the good things about it.
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