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Contaminated blood scandal inquiry is 'too little, too late'
Barbara's husband was a victim of the contaminated blood scandal that left nearly 3,000 people dead.
Care job vacancies in England rise to 110,000
The government will launch an adult social care recruitment campaign to promote care careers.
Child mental health: Camhs 'not fit for purpose'
Families say children have to be suicidal before they receive help.
Will 'Modicare' be a success in India?
India has launched its new flagship health insurance scheme, dubbed "Modicare".
Why I'm happy 'living flat' after breast cancer
Juliet, who blogs about her recovery from cancer, explains why she didn’t want breast reconstruction after her mastectomy.
NHS to save 'hundreds of millions' in landmark drug ruling in England
Two drug companies were trying to stop doctors offering a cheaper eye treatment.
London knife crime: Can Chicago's model cure the violence?
London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease.
'I gave birth, and got Hepatitis C'
When Jackie Britton was given a blood transfusion during childbirth, it could have killed her.
Changing the lives of people with dementia
Confronting the stigma and isolation people with dementia face in some communities around the world.
Why is IVF so popular in Denmark?
It has the biggest proportion of babies born through assisted reproductive technology in the world.
Periods 'keeping girls out of school'
Some 350,000 girls say they have missed school at some point because of being on their period, research from YouGov suggests.
Pre-sex HIV drug should be made available on NHS, MPs say
The Prep drug is cost-effective and proven to work, three MPs say.
'Don't go cold turkey' to quit smoking
The annual Stoptober campaign launches with a warning to seek help when trying to kick the habit.
'We're in love but never have sex'
A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 10 times in the past year.
'We haven't had sex in three years'
A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 11 times in the past year.
Jelly treats for people with dementia
After his grandmother was hospitalised, Lewis invented a hydrating treat for people with dementia.
Bacteria disrupts Northern Ireland breast milk service
Donated breast milk held in the County Fermanagh facility is destroyed after a bug is found in the water supply.
Shropshire hospitals baby deaths review cases rise to over 100
Baby and mother deaths, as well as birth injuries, are being reviewed at hospitals in Shropshire.
Are drink-driving limits too high?
How are the limits on how much alcohol you can drink set?
Making sure you get the right type of calorie
Meet the latest dietary idea being used in the battle against the bulge - the "quality" calorie.
Grenfell: Back to the school
15 months after Grenfell, the school below the tower reopens its doors - what's it like to return?
Yoghurts (even organic ones) 'full of sugar'
Public told not to be lulled into thinking yoghurts are as healthy as many assume.
South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use
Pro-marijuana activists cheer following a landmark ruling by the country's highest court.
Ultra runner Sophie Power on breastfeeding during a 103-mile race
An ultra runner mother on why she breastfed her baby during a 103-mile marathon race.
Pregnancy weight gain 'going unmeasured'
Midwives want clear advice about how much weight is healthy for women to put on during pregnancy.
Bedside light tool could detect baby brain injury earlier
A new bedside tool can detect brain damage by measuring oxygen and energy levels using light.
Hiding my psychosis for 10 years from the age of 12
Luke Watkin first experienced psychosis at 12 years old - he didn't talk about it for a decade.
'I've performed 23,000 post-mortems'
Dr Richard Shepherd has examined evidence from 9/11 and 7/7 terror attacks, and the death of Stephen Lawrence.
Coca-Cola 'in talks' over cannabis-infused drinks
A report says the drinks giant is in discussions to develop pot-infused beverages with a cannabis firm.
Deaths spiked during UK heatwave
When temperatures went up in England this summer, so did deaths, Office for National Statistics data shows.
Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS
Trials showed the risk of the cancer returning after surgery was reduced with the therapy.
Call to ban early baby sex tests
The party fears the eight-week blood test, available privately, may lead to selective abortions of girls.
Mum's fight to keep Southampton respite service open
A campaigning mother explains why respite services are so important.
'Aspirin-a-day risky in old age' - major study
A major study suggests elderly people in good health should not take the drug every day.
Pathologists shortage 'delaying cancer diagnosis'
Severe staff shortages are affecting services vital to diagnosing cancer, according to a report.
Heart op patient wants to find Sully surgeon who saved her life
Susan Payne's life was saved by heart surgery when she was a child in 1960.
Harry from St John Ambulance teaches CPR
Harry from St John Ambulance teaches us how to perform CPR on a dummy.
Transplant patient walked down aisle by donor’s dad
Lisa Simkin contacted her donor’s family six months after a life-saving lung transplant, and says they “opened their door with loving arms”.
'My girl's meningitis was diagnosed as ear infection'
A charity warns the NHS must be more vigilant over deadly meningitis and sepsis cases.
Crowdfunded cancer treatments - do they work?
Experts are concerned vulnerable patients are being exploited.
Vapers rise 'to more than three million' in Britain
Some still believe e-cigarettes are as harmful as smoking, a public health charity says.
High School Musical inspires UK student's US college dream
For six years Tilly Griffiths dreamt of studying in the US and now thanks to NHS funding she is going.
Calls for abortion clinic buffer zones rejected
The home secretary says protest-free areas around clinics "would not be a proportionate response".
Cancer waiting times 'at worst level ever' in England
The key 62-day target for treatment to start has not been hit since December 2015 in England.
Labour's Tom Watson 'reversed' type-2 diabetes through diet and exercise
Labour's deputy leader says he lost seven stone by cutting out sugar, fatty foods and beer.
Second patient may have drunk toilet cleaner
The inquest into the death of Joan Blaber, 85, who died after drinking Flash hears she may not be the first.
Rachel Day died of sepsis 10 days after diagnosis
Rachel Day was 29 when she contracted sepsis which ravaged her body killing her 10 days later.
Can cold water swimming treat depression?
One young woman stopped all her medication after taking up swimming in cold water every week.
Experts attack health agency's ties to drink industry
Experts criticise Public Health England's decision to work with a charity funded by the alcohol industry.
Busting the myths around sex virus HPV
It doesn't necessarily mean your partner cheated, and you can get it from safe sex.
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