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Assaults on mental health staff in Wales halved
A ward manager - who was previously attacked - says staff try to create a rapport with patients.
Brazilian butt lift victim 'wanted op for some time'
Leah Cambridge was said to have gone under the knife after growing paranoid about excess stomach weight.
Shropshire baby deaths: Review 'not watered down'
Donna Ockenden said the inquiry into Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust now included 250 families.
'Unacceptable' self-harm images still on Instagram
The NSPCC says leaving graphic images of cutting on the site is "simply not acceptable".
NI cancer rates increase by 15%
NI Cancer Research Registry says one-in-five patients die within five months due to late diagnosis.
Italy bans unvaccinated children from school
Italy now requires children to prove they have been vaccinated before attending school.
Vulvodynia: 'Tampons and certain underwear are agony'
Georgia is using art to cope with the pain of vulvodynia, which causes chronic pain in the vulva.
Third of under-30s in Wales snub cervical smear tests
Despite being the most common cancer in younger women, the uptake for cervical screening is falling.
NHS signals four-hour A&E target may end
NHS bosses to pilot new ways of measuring performance in England, which may mean changes to key targets.
Patients in Wales to be offered free tampons
It move to offer free sanitary products comes aims to tackle 'period poverty'.
CMN: 'For someone to see the way I look as art is amazing'
A worldwide exhibition aims to "celebrate unique individuals" with congenital melanocytic naevus.
Why was I accused of inventing my daughter's illness?
Why was I accused of inventing my daughter's illness?
Blood donation: 'For two weeks she lived life to the full'
Marilyn's daughter Alice needed 144 blood transfusions for leukaemia treatment.
Lizzie's Fund to find cancer cure raises thousands
Lizzie Bramall died in 2018 just nine months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour.
Hundreds of NHS nurses worse off despite pay rise
A pay rise has put 787 NI nurses in a higher pension bracket
Home births: Community midwives trial 'delivery bags'
One mother says she considered a home birth for her son, but was "scared" by the idea.
Can acupuncture help menopause symptoms?
A new study suggests acupuncture may be useful in reducing hot flushes and night sweats.
The Londonderry barber shop offering men head space
Bareknuckle Barbershop in Londonderry is offering men the chance to open up about their mental health.
Margaret Thatcher: PM sent alternative medicines by Cartland
Romance novelist Barbara Cartland sent her alternative medicine, newly released files reveal.
Nutrient supplement 'boosts growth of breastfed premature babies'
Eight weeks of extra proteins and minerals led to better growth in breastfed babies, a study found.
Cancer crowdfunding 'couldn't save my daughter'
Gemma Nuttall's family raised thousands, supported by actress Kate Winslet. But there was no happy ending.
'Benefit changes adding to mental health problems'
Universal credit, job worries and homelessness are increasing demand on mental health services, say NHS bosses.
Nut allergy woman returns to Essex home after five years
Amy May Shead suffered a severe allergic reaction after being served a nut on a holiday to Budapest.
High blood pressure drugs to be offered to thousands more
Guidelines propose offering drugs to reduce heart attacks and strokes in England and Wales.
International Women's Day: Breaking India's menstruation taboos
Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods.
Measles: Greater Manchester reports recent spike in confirmed cases
Doctors urge people to vaccinate themselves and their children against measles after a rise in cases.
Cochlear implants to benefit more people with hearing loss
More people in England and Wales with severe hearing loss will be eligible for the devices.
The patch unplugging premature babies
A team at Northwestern University developed a wireless patch that monitors the vitals of premature babies.
Satisfaction with NHS 'hits 11-year low'
The public is concerned about lack of staffing and waiting times, according to a long-running survey.
HRT: Women told not to be alarmed by Alzheimer's study
The risk is very low and drugs to treat menopause symptoms are safe and effective, doctors say.
Ebola in the DR Congo warzone
Violent attacks are making treating the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DR Congo even harder.
'Dads who lose a child are overlooked'
Lee started an online group for “overlooked” grieving dads after his son was stillborn.
Esketamine: US regulator approves nasal spray to treat depression
Esketamine nasal spray can reportedly work within 24 hours, but critics say more tests are needed.
'Not enough ambulances to cover rural areas'
Specialist paramedics are trying to free up ambulance crews as they struggle to cover huge areas in Lincolnshire.
Critically injured? The longest waits for 999 help
People in rural areas wait over 50% longer for an ambulance service response to life-threatening injuries.
Transgender teen care 'needs urgent regulation'
Young transgender people are being let down by the "terrible" quality of evidence underpinning their treatment, a leading researcher warns.
Type-2 diabetes: 'Weight loss arrests disease for years'
Type-2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed by a low-calorie diet and losing weight, a study confirms.
Aston University develops E.coli-killing glass
Researchers said the method is similar to medieval stained glass-making.
I'm 15, going through the menopause and won't have kids
Two years ago, Annabelle's periods stopped. This is how she copes with early menopause.
Face blindness: 'I can't recognise my loved-ones'
Boo James has a condition called face blindness - now scientists are trying to find out more about it.
What do the people of the world die from?
It will happen to all of us, but how and when we die speaks volumes about who we are and where we live.
Spinal muscular atrophy: Families plead for drug to slow disease
Parents with children with a muscle wasting disease are calling for Spinraza to be offered on the NHS.
Ethan Lindenberger: Teen with anti-vax mum speaks to Congress
Ethan Lindenberger hit the headlines after defying his mum and getting himself vaccinated.
Brexit 'likely to cause cancer test delays'
Radiologists warn doctors to prepare for possible drug delays as a result of a no-deal Brexit.
Gamers suggest ways to combat addiction
Gamers give accounts of their addictions as MPs investigate the issue of online addiction.
Raw-meat dog food 'risk to owners'
It can harbour nasty bugs that pose an infection risk, warn vets.
Smear test top tips: How to make cervical screening more comfortable
The smear test, or cervical screening, can make some women nervous. Here's how to make it stress free.
UK patient 'free' of HIV after stem cell treatment
The patient has shown no sign of the virus for nearly 19 months since having the treatment.
Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?
A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates?
Brain clue to 'broken heart' syndrome
Your heart can be damaged after a sad event and it may be your brain's doing, experts believe.
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