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Child mental health unit referrals 'up nearly 50%'
The figures, which are across the UK, are 'deeply worrying', say the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Skin cancer risk 'not just from holiday sun'
Cancer Research warns people in the UK to protect their skin at home and not only when they are away.
Conjoined twins: Sisters meet surgeons who separated them
Ritaj and Rital were born joined at the head. They're reunited with the doctors who saved their lives.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak declared global health emergency
The rare declaration comes after Ebola killed more than 1,600 people in DR Congo.
Children with gender identity issues 'need help from all sides'
Referrals to NHS gender identity clinics have more than tripled in the past five years.
Lister Hospital IT issue: 'No harm' has come to patients
A trust had found almost 15,000 patients may have been affected by a failure to pass on medical updates.
Luton house transformed to help parents of sick children
The former 1930s council house will support 420 families a year and has five bedrooms.
Menstrual cups 'as reliable as tampons'
Scientific review shows they are as leakproof as other sanitary products, say researchers.
What can be done about Scotland's drugs crisis?
Experts back five ways of trying to halt Scotland's rising toll of drug-related deaths.
'We need to know more on surgery for war-zone children'
A new medical guide aims to improve the chances of saving children's lives, and limbs, in war zones.
Trieste’s mental health revolution: 'It’s the best place to get sick'
Ideas from a mental health 'revolution' in Trieste in the 1970s are helping patients recover today.
Tafida Raqeeb: Parents bid to get daughter treated in Italy
Doctors treating Tafida Raqeeb in the UK have said it is in her best interests to be allowed to die.
Scotland has highest drug death rate in EU
The number of drug-related deaths in the country soared last year, with the rate now three times that of the UK as a whole.
Conjoined twins: How doctors separated twins joined at the head
Exclusive access to Great Ormond Street as surgeons worked to separate two girls who shared a skull.
Essex doctor struck off for writing fake prescriptions
Dr Mohammad Khan was caught when prescribing menopause medication to a pregnant woman.
Ebola in DR Congo: Case confirmed in Goma
The World Health Organization says the news could be a game-changer because of the population density.
Anorexia stems from body as well as mind – study
The eating disorder charity Beat said the findings were groundbreaking.
Knife crime: Doctors see increase in 'punishment stabbings'
Boys as young as 15 are involved in carrying blades having been groomed to sell drugs, police say.
Does 5G pose health risks?
Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators.
Waterloo battlefield therapy for British war veterans
Servicemen and women trying to overcome the effects of war are digging at the Battle of Waterloo site.
Dementia: Lifestyle changes that could lower your risk
Research suggests up to a third of cases may be preventable with lifestyle changes.
Ministers may advise on how much sleep people need
The advice is expected to form part of a series of proposals aimed at improving public health.
Emerade adrenaline pens: Warning over faulty allergy injectors
Some Emerade pens have blocked needles so patients are advised to carry a spare one at all times.
Rory Cellan-Jones: 'My proton beam therapy diary'
Rory Cellan-Jones kept a video diary of the proton beam therapy he received for his eye tumour.
'I'm glad I have alopecia'
Young Reporter Kacey shares her journey of living with alopecia since the age of six.
East of England 999 software risks missing sepsis
The East of England Ambulance Service says it is working to improve diagnoses by call handlers.
Babies 'don't need tongue-tie surgery to feed'
Babies with tongue-ties rarely need surgery to help them feed, a US study suggests.
Good gut bacteria 'helps starving children'
A diet of bananas and peanuts boosted key gut microbes in Bangladeshi children, a study found.
Little girl treated with brain electrodes
A young girl has undergone surgery to have electrodes implanted deep into her brain.
More patients 'struggling to reach GP on phone'
Half of patients in some areas are finding it difficult to get through to book appointments and get help.
Olympic champion Barker reveals struggle with endometriosis
Olympic champion cyclist Elinor Barker tells BBC Sport Wales the pain caused by endometriosis almost forced her to quit the sport.
Are sugary drinks causing cancer?
A study suggests a link for both fizzy pop and fruit juices, although the reason is not clear.
Claire McVey died from the human form of mad cow disease vCJD
Annie McVey’s teenage daughter died in 2000 from the human form of mad cow disease, vCJD (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease).
Pollution warning over car tyre and brake dust
Even going electric won't stop cars polluting city streets, government advisers say.
Waiting lists: 'Shock and distress' at 166-week doctor wait
A nurse in chronic pain is told she will have to wait at least three years for NHS treatment.
Terminally ill Jayne Rae invites village to 'last' birthday party
Jayne Rae says terminal breast cancer is "not the end of the line", as she has "a lot to give".
Anaesthetic devices 'vulnerable to hackers'
The machines, which have been used by the NHS, were recently found to have a security vulnerability.
NHS fees: 'Couple couldn't take baby's body home'
Opposition growing to policy of charging overseas patients upfront for NHS care in England.
Why you can't fake a blush
We’ve all been there, you get embarrassed, your cheeks become hot, you want the ground to swallow you up but what happens to your body when you blush and why do we do it?
Australian seagulls carry antibiotic-resistant superbugs
At least 20% of the most common gulls carry the bacteria, which scientists fear can be passed on to humans.
Amazon Alexa offering NHS health advice
The voice-assisted device will give official NHS advice, but critics fear a "data protection disaster".
It means he's not left out: How radio aids helped my deaf son
Radio aids can help young children with hearing loss - but not everyone can access them.
Vaginal bacteria linked to ovarian cancer
Women with fewer "friendly" vaginal bacteria appear to be at greater risk, study finds.
Plus-size bloggers fighting 'gym-timidation'
Plus-size bloggers Jess and Laura are encouraging others to feel comfortable exercising in public.
Yemen conflict: Six-year-old Yusra’s new eye
A girl from war-torn Yemen who had an aggressive tumour in her eye has been fitted with a prosthetic.
The blind dressage rider competing against sighted people
How does blind dressage rider, Nicola Naylor, compete nationally and internationally in para and non-disabled events if she can't see?
'I lived in constant pain, now I'm super-fit'
Polly Tonkins was born with dislocated hips but a fitness programme has left her feeling better than ever.
David Mackereth: Christian doctor 'sacked over trans beliefs'
David Mackereth refused to address transgender people using pronouns relating to their chosen sex.
Cancer storybook Eva Meets Dr Mac aims to explain the disease's language
The story book aimed at helping young cancer patients to understand what's happening to them.
West Yorkshire teacher uses dance to cope with cancer
Samantha Bell is training a group of dancers to take part in the Dance World Cup in Portugal.
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