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Doctors must learn a new skill - writing letters that are easier for patients to understand, guidelines say.
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A campaign called #Alopeciaisfashion aims to make hair loss more accepted and visible in the fashion world.
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How dangerous is the "Brazilian butt lift" and why are people having this form of cosmetic surgery?
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BBC Radio 5 Live's Rachael Bland was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2016.
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The parents of Max Brett, who had a cochlear implant fitted, wanted to share the "incredible moment".
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Andrew Lane, 63, lost most of his penis to the flesh-eating bug following a routine operation.
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Jennifer Shirlow paid to be treated privately in Dublin after two NHS operations were cancelled.
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The suicide rate among doctors in England is rising, with concerns about whether they can get help.
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A health board did not have the systems in place to pick up on his mistakes, a BBC investigation finds.
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Gareth Evans has needed a new heart for nine years - showing how more donors are needed, the NHS says.
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Ruth Rose is the oldest person in the UK to have a medical sex change.
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Clinics in England say they are struggling to meet a huge increase in visits.
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A decade after the policy was initially announced, parking is now free at all Welsh NHS hospitals.
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Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it reviewed 40 cases and has contacted 12 families.
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The social care system is "at breaking point", a local government official warns.
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The new 'melting muscle' treatment has proved to be safe and effective, health experts say.
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The suicide rate among low-skilled male labourers is three times higher than the national average for men, according to figures by the ONS.
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Dentists say a fear of unfair fines is causing a sharp fall in low-income families receiving treatment.
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Beth Sturgis posted a letter on social media with a message to those who "undervalue" her work.
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High levels of sugar and caffeine have been linked to obesity and other health issues.
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Lucy Taylor lives with idiopathic hypersomnia, a rare condition that makes her excessively sleepy.
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Complaint about advert offering to replace traditional contraception with natural methods is upheld.
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Stereotypes around gender and worries about looks contribute to children's unhappiness, a report says.
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Signs of stiffening arteries show up by that age and can lead to heart problems in later life.
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Rebecca Woodhead, 26, fell pregnant while using the Natural Cycles app, which has been criticised by the advertising watchdog.
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Syl Freedman's petition for an endometriosis drug went viral - then she helped to change policy.
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A surgeon wants to raise the profile of a procedure that replaces the organ when it is diseased.
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The Spice Girl says she's been drinking "to numb my pain".
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Chronic exposure to toxic air has a bigger negative impact on older men, a new study in China suggests.
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A union leader claims doctors' confidence in the GMC has collapsed over the Hadiza Bawa-Garba case.
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Two mothers call on a drug firm and ministers to reach a deal over a 'life-changing' treatment.
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Ivy, aged three, has cystic fibrosis and her mum wants a £100,000-a-year to help control Ivy's condition.
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Chatbots are being used to help people deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.
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Cholera cases in Yemen have been slashed by a new system that predicts where outbreaks will occur.
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Perth teenager Caitlin White says all the options of treatment open to her come with health risks.
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Long-term use of the US weight-loss pill is found to be safe for the heart, in a major study finds.
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Scans show differences in the brains of those who love to put things offs compared with the "doers".
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The change means women will be able to take the second abortion pill at home rather than in a clinic.
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More NHS clinical psychologists are needed to help children and their families back on their feet after long-term illness.
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Thirty-seven deaths have been recorded from the disease already this year.
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The researchers say that the health risks of drinking outweigh any possible benefits.
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People with autism have travelled across the country to get their hair cut by Jenine Dixon.
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A woman who survived after being told she had days to live calls for more support for women with cancer.
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Mary and Colette Moore are both getting ready to go to hospital to have the surgery.
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A rise in diabetes cases linked to lifestyle will cause a surge in heart disease and strokes, a charity warns.
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Antibiotics should rarely be given for coughs - in most cases they do little to help, officials say.
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Sky's Colin Brazier says letter received weeks after his wife died from breast cancer "needs noting".
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Four ambulance trusts report taking at least 24 hours to reach some people who called for help.
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These specialist doctors can't keep up with the increasing workload of reading and interpreting scans.
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