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Sleep disruption has a big effect in the short-term - but what about longer term?

Strangers with long-term mental and physical illnesses are being paired up and encouraged to send gifts to one another to stop them feeling isolated.

The number of staff suspended at Muckamore Abbey Hospital has risen to more than 20, the BBC understands.

The Davies family lost Billy when he was just 16 years old, and still do not know what happened to him.

The teams help those who attempt severe self-harm or suicide who might otherwise need to go to hospital.

A third of those needing transfers to intensive care units waited more than three hours in 2017.

When she started knitting after her bereavement, Clare didn’t realise it would raise thousands for charity – and help her find love again.

Three people who all drank in their teens tell how they have turned their back on alcohol.

The health secretary asks the company managing parking at Glasgow Royal Infirmary to stop pursuing staff over fines.

The procedure can reduce the likelihood of illnesses later in life and improve walking ability.

University Hospitals Bristol has apologised after a mistake during an operation to treat an undescended testicle.

Hywel Dda health board said only 43% of people eligible for a free flu jab last year took up the offer.

Raising children with Down's syndrome in Welsh and English does not disadvantage them, a study suggests.

Recent figures showed just under a fifth of patients waited longer than a fortnight.

The food industry is "failing the public" and must do more, England's chief medical officer says.

It is hoped that providing supervised units for revellers who have over-indulged will free up A&E staff.

The UK's biggest independent pharmacy chain admits leaking personal details of more than 24,000 employees.

Former US President Barack Obama plays Santa - delivering gifts, singing and greeting patients.

If you've recently found out that your child has an allergy, here's some charity-endorsed tips to help.

Sharon Donnelly said people were in A&E "needlessly" and staff were "overwhelmed".

Public Health England says there has been a rise in cases of acute flaccid paralysis.

Vital medicines are flown to a remote Vanuatu village in what will now become a regular service.

Regulars have learned Makaton sign language to perform five-year-old Oliver Callis's favourite song.

After 18 months of pain and embarrassment over botched lip filler, we follow Paige, 22, from Doncaster, as she gets hers dissolved.

Swiss prosecutors have launched an investigation into a failed spinal implant approved by UK regulators.

Men and women put on a different voice if they are trying to pull someone, a study suggests.

Average salt reduction targets set for these foods have not been met, a Public Health England report finds.

Removing the temptation stops unhealthy impulse buying, a large UK study suggests.

Gemma Winstanley's nipple tattoos for mastectomy patients were deemed "sexual content" by Facebook.

Products for conditions such as eczema can leave people at risk of setting themselves ablaze, experts warn.

A rare condition robbed Dr Louise Lightfoot of her dream job but has given her a new purpose.

Peter explains how his breast cancer treatment affected him.

A study monitored the brain activity of babies when they had a blood test while being stroked.

NHS Fife is the first health board in Scotland to perform hip replacements as day surgery for suitable patients.

Young people and their parents are being warned that ingesting the toxic substance can be fatal.

Malachi Neat, 14, is given the chance to take on their assault course at their training base in Devon.

Discreet versions of e-cigarettes and different flavours may be some of the reasons behind the surge.

Patrick Maguire struck a patient three times in the face in retaliation for being being hit.

Jasmin Mistry convinced friends and family she was terminally ill, and they raised £250,000 for treatment.

Christmas parties are upon us, but how many parents think about how a hangover will affect their parenting?

Victoria Snell, who has a prosthetic limb, has just run a 5k race. She explains why she chose to have her leg amputated.

Researchers say the study is a "light in the fog" in the search for the causes of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The challenge from a coalition of 20 US states is now likely to go to the US Supreme Court.

A new BBC podcast, 1800 Seconds on Autism, aims to dispel that no-humour myth, among other assumptions, with razor-sharp wit.

Roland Crooke took a loan to pay for private treatment after being told to lose weight for hip surgery

There was no major incident, just confusion, and the scale of the problem was overstated, a report finds.

Beau Austin has now been given a bravery award for his quick thinking.

Parents are advised to massage their child's gums or use a teething ring before trying the gels.

Blogger Arooj Aftab explains why wearing oversized clothes is more than just a fashion statement for her.