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Zara Tindall on miscarriages: 'It's been a horrible road'
Zara Tindall tells BBC Breakfast about going through two miscarriages and how hard it is for fathers.
HIV prevention drug trial boost in Wales
There were no new cases of HIV in more than 500 high-risk people who took part in a trial of Prep.
'I live in constant fear of my next migraine attack'
Two thirds of migraines sufferers live in fear of an attack occurring, a new survey reveals.
Demand for heatwave advice from NHS doubled this summer
Searching for advice on signs of heat exhaustion and preventing heatstroke was most popular.
Many serious surgeries cancelled on the day, study finds
One in seven serious operations were cancelled on the day of surgery in a seven-day period in 2017, a study finds.
Staff taught to make rail line ‘dementia friendly’
Staff on Northern Rail are being taught to recognise when people living with dementia are travelling.
You, me and the Big C: 'Like listening to friends'
Fans of the You, Me and the Big C podcast pay tribute to Rachael Bland, who died on Wednesday.
Probiotics labelled 'quite useless'
A study suggests "good bacteria" have little or no effect inside the body.
'Urgent action' at Shrewsbury and Telford hospital trust
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust already faced allegations over avoidable deaths and injuries.
Don't send vapers to use smoking shelters, MPs suggest
E-cigarette users should not have to "come face to face with the thing they are trying to give up", MPs hear.
'Bed-blocking' patient Adriano Guedes dies in hospital
Adriano Guedes hit the headlines for refusing to leave a Norfolk hospital for more than two years.
'Gross failure' in Kayden Urmston-Bancroft death
Kayden Urmston-Bancroft died of natural causes "contributed to by neglect", a coroner concludes.
Pilot areas announced for NHS app to book appointments
Patients will be able to book appointments, order prescriptions and see medical files on the app.
You, Me and the Big C podcast hosts vow to continue
Presenters of the You, Me and the Big C podcasts, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon, vow to carry on.
Disabled mother Miriam: My five-year-old son is my arms
Kenyan Miriam Wariwa was born without arms, so her five-year-old son Samuel helps her with her daily tasks.
Ethnic minority consultants 'paid less' than white colleagues
They are paid thousands of pounds less a year in basic pay than their white peers, a study suggests.
NHS chief calls for Premier League clubs to tackle gambling addiction
Simon Stevens described gambling addiction as one of the "new threats" facing the health service.
Calorie count on menus plan will hit small restaurants - Treasury
The Treasury fears the health department's proposals could harm restaurants and push prices up.
Breastfeeding mum forced to stand on rush hour train
Commuters failed to offer Kate Hitchens a seat as she struggled to feed her six-month-old son.
Families 'can't afford to follow healthy diet guidance'
Up to 3.7 million UK children live in homes that struggle to afford food outlined in healthy eating advice, a study suggests.
NHS 'female parts' gynaecology definition slammed
An NHS report referred to gynaecology as dealing with "female parts of the body used to make babies".
The #YouMeBigC team discuss their podcast and friendship
The #YouMeBigC team talk about the importance of their podcast and friendship.
Australian paramedics grant dying man's ice cream wish
The gesture was enjoyed "so much" by the Australian man on his final trip to hospital, relatives say.
The three-year-old who is learning to use a cane
Nell is registered blind, and is being helped by a charity to use a cane before she goes to nursery.
Will going vegan make you healthier?
The vegan diet has become popular in the UK - but does it have an impact on wellbeing?
Half of over 60s 'ignore bowel cancer screening in England'
People are missing out on a test that could reduce their risk of dying from the disease, a cancer charity says.
Deal for NHS to offer exciting new child cancer therapy
The cutting-edge treatment is expensive but could potentially cure children with advanced leukaemia.
Lack of exercise puts one in four people at risk, WHO says
About 1.4 billion people face a range of health problems due to physical inactivity, the WHO says.
Would you pass our doctor jargon test?
Doctors are being told to adopt a new policy of writing letters that are easier for patients to understand.
Hair transplants: Fighting against my receding hairline
Paul is one of thousands of British men to travel to Turkey this year to have a hair transplant.
Claire Wineland: Cystic fibrosis activist dies at 21
Claire Wineland made a name for herself writing and speaking about her life with the disease.
Suicide rate among UK men at lowest since 1981
Although the male rate is falling, men still account for three-quarters of suicides in the UK.
How your heart age is key to heart attack or stroke risk
Public Health England says about 80% of heart attacks and strokes in people under 75 could be prevented.
The hospice remembering children in birdsong
Ty Hafan children's hospice is creating a sound installation to remember patients in an inspiring way.
Doctors told to ditch Latin and use 'plain English'
Doctors must learn a new skill - writing letters that are easier for patients to understand, guidelines say.
#Alopeciaisfashion - making hair loss 'fashionable'
A campaign called #Alopeciaisfashion aims to make hair loss more accepted and visible in the fashion world.
Is 'Brazilian butt lift' surgery a risk worth taking?
How dangerous is the "Brazilian butt lift" and why are people having this form of cosmetic surgery?
BBC presenter Rachael Bland says she has only days to live
BBC Radio 5 Live's Rachael Bland was diagnosed with breast cancer in November 2016.
Cochlear implant: Deaf one-year-old hears sound for the first time
The parents of Max Brett, who had a cochlear implant fitted, wanted to share the "incredible moment".
Payout for man who lost penis to superbug at Southend Hospital
Andrew Lane, 63, lost most of his penis to the flesh-eating bug following a routine operation.
Belfast woman forced to go to Dublin for urgent eye surgery
Jennifer Shirlow paid to be treated privately in Dublin after two NHS operations were cancelled.
Doctors’ mental health at tipping point
The suicide rate among doctors in England is rising, with concerns about whether they can get help.
The top surgeon who harmed patients for years
A health board did not have the systems in place to pick up on his mistakes, a BBC investigation finds.
'Without a heart donor I might not make it'
Gareth Evans has needed a new heart for nine years - showing how more donors are needed, the NHS says.
Gender reassignment joy at the age of 81
Ruth Rose is the oldest person in the UK to have a medical sex change.
Record demand for sexual health services amid spending cuts
Clinics in England say they are struggling to meet a huge increase in visits.
All NHS hospital car parking charges scrapped in Wales
A decade after the policy was initially announced, parking is now free at all Welsh NHS hospitals.
The pain of living with fibromyalgia
What it's like to live with fibromyalgia.
Shropshire baby and mother maternity deaths review widened
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust says it reviewed 40 cases and has contacted 12 families.
Numbers of elderly in 24-hour care set to double by 2035
The social care system is "at breaking point", a local government official warns.
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