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Thousands of patient files left in Westbury House Nursing Home
Unsecured, sensitive personal information has been left on full display at a former nursing home.
Oregon woman lived until 99 with organs in the wrong places
Oregon woman Rose Marie Bentley's condition made her a one in 50 million case, researchers say.
New York measles emergency declared in Brooklyn
The order covers parts of Brooklyn, which have seen 285 cases since 30 September.
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba: Struck-off doctor can return to work
Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba was convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence after Jack Adcock's death.
'Steep rise' in patients struggling to get epilepsy drugs
The Epilepsy Society is calling for an urgent review of how medicines are stocked and supplied in the UK.
The long-term impact for babies born with brain injuries
Wilder's brain was injured due to a lack of oxygen at birth, now researchers want to find out the long-term impact.
The city where children are learning to love mosquitoes
Millions of mosquitoes carrying bacteria are being released in Medellin to stop viruses spreading.
Precise brain stimulation boosts memory
People in their seventies were given the working memory of someone in their twenties, say scientists.
Medicinal cannabis: Mike Penning calls for prescriptions
MPs should be ashamed that prescriptions for medicinal cannabis are not being honoured, says Sir Mike Penning.
Cannabis oil: THC seized after mum travels to Holland
A mother travels to the Netherlands for for medical cannabis for her daughter, who has a rare and severe form of epilepsy.
Jeremy Bowen thanked for bowel cancer 'bounce'
Thousands more people visited the NHS website after he talked about his diagnosis on TV.
Spying on cell eating habits 'may help cancer diagnosis'
Edinburgh scientists set up an experiment using transparent fish embryos which enable them to watch cell-eating habits.
Websites to be fined over 'online harms' under new proposals
Apps and websites that do not protect their users may be fined or blocked under new proposals.
Migraine sufferer completes 100-day cold-water challenge
Beth Francis swims in the cold sea for the 100th time as she seeks a cure for chronic Migraine.
Pembrokeshire girl, 10, dies waiting for lung transplant
Belle Curran won numerous bravery awards as she battled with rare Interstitial Lung Disease.
Northampton dad running 1,600 miles for disabled son
He set a target of 100 miles for every year of his son's life.
Contraception: From fish bladders to home-delivered morning after pills
Today's contraceptives are a far cry from the condoms made of animal intestines and Coca-Cola "douche".
Sydney Brenner: Molecular biology pioneer dies
He taught himself to read from newspapers but went on to win a Nobel Prize.
Chemotherapy doses review after 14 NHS Tayside patients die
An independent doctor will look at cases after NHS Tayside gave lower chemotherapy doses than elsewhere in Scotland.
Ian Paterson: 'Sheer volume' of victims delays breast surgeon report
A report from an inquiry into disgraced Ian Paterson is delayed because of the "sheer number" of victims.
Measles: How a preventable disease returned from the past
Almost 100 countries have reported an increase in cases, despite it being highly preventable.
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.
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