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Farida Bedwei wanted a comic book character that represented people like her - so she created one.

Moses Musonga, a 67-year-old Kenyan, got a shock when he was diagnosed with the disease.

Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke.

The animals recognise tell-tale aromas using clothes from people infected with the disease.

Around 80% of areas in England are not offering IVF to women up until the age of 42, as recommended.

The National Union of Students says university fees and a competitive job market are behind the rise.

Seventeen-year-old Morgan set himself goals to improve his confidence - including a live radio interview.

What are some of the dangers of supplements and how beneficial are they for our health?

Ministers estimate changing the law to one of presumed consent will save up to 700 lives each year.

The trust said the deal would reduce waiting times but Labour called it 'front door privatisation'.

The Strictly Come Dancing star and burns survivor is opening a new rehabilitation centre.

'More Than Just a Choir' is a place for people affected by mental health issues to meet others in a similar position.

Mums Jen and Sandra struggle talking about mental health in the black community.

Anick - who was born intersex - had a series of operations to give him a fully-functioning penis. The BBC followed his progress.

Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears.

It uses a clever trick to sneak inside bacteria in order to kill the bugs.

More older and overweight women giving birth is behind the trend, doctors say.

Don't panic - these are the steps you need to take if you have an STI.

He says people shouldn't be judged for carrying condoms.

Public Health England say the gelatine is used as a stabiliser and there "may never" be an alternative.

Winter is coming, as the clocks go back and temperatures are set to fall. So are you prepared?

Kate Gray is one of 55,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK.

Knowing a fruit fly's brain could help us understand what is going on with Alzheimer's disease.

Jim McCants took a food supplement to help him get healthy in middle age, but it left him in need of an urgent liver transplant.

Home help for vulnerable elderly squeezed as council underpay by nearly £2 an hour.

Stuart Penn, who has won jiu-jitsu medals on the world stage, "wouldn't know what to do" with four limbs.

Authorities have seized enough fentanyl to kill every American. It's a crisis that lines one major highway.

Another study suggests a link, but is it just a tall story?

A team of 30 surgeons in London operated on the babies weeks before they were born.

Roy Palmer, 49, was in a wheelchair with MS, but is now able to walk again after a stem cell transplant.

22-year-old Millie Earp says she has learnt to accept having ME despite "grieving for her past life" after diagnosis.

Imogen Clark, 19, has not let epilepsy stop her winning silver at the European Championships in 2018.

Variation in care homes in England means some people face distressing and painful deaths, warns expert.

Industry leaders say government plans for medicines supply are not enough and leaving EU could threaten supply chain.

Health watchdog the Care Quality Commission has concerns over maternity and emergency services.

The superbug outbreak at a Belfast hospital affected two babies, one of whom recovered.

After repeated calls by health campaigners, the government says it will now consult on the issue.

One brand of meat-free "bacon" is saltier than Atlantic seawater, according to Action on Salt's report.

One part of Wales has the highest proportion of restaurants in the UK selling take-away food.

Four years ago, Peter had a stroke and lost the ability to speak. This year, on the day he had a second stroke, it came back.

Up to 90% of countries are suffering from a double burden of under and over-nutrition.

Health data shows a lower proportion of women have been having the test when they should.

A mother believes her son's death could have been avoided if the nurses and doctors were trained about learning disabilities and autism.

The Food Standards Agency says hundreds of people have become ill after eating the undercooked meat.

Victims of the NHS scandal have written to the health secretary asking for an immediate increase in support.

Philip Morris says its campaign is "an important next step" in its aim to stop selling cigarettes.

Combining a drug with hormone therapy may extend the lives of some women with advanced breast cancer.

Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland say about one in five patients do not get the support they need.

Wayne Sheppard had never painted until he had a seizure two years ago. Now he can't stop.

Families say they are struggling to cope as their autistic children "fall through gaps" in care.