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Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.
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The local council says it is aware of concerns over "experimental procedures" on autistic children.
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A girl from Cheshire is receiving pioneering treatment for dystonia, a lifelong neurological condition.
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The musician broke her back in eight places after giving birth, but struggled to be taken seriously.
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Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn.
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The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.
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Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.
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The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.
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The football commentator pays tribute to a speech therapist who helped him talk again after surgery.
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A fresh review of Eva's case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week.
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A rash appearing on the patch could allow early treatment to stop problems escalating.
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The parents of Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi attend the Supreme Court for a two-day hearing.
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Lab tests show ageing adult nose cells contain 100 times more virus soon after an infection.
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Those with the condition say their struggle to get the drugs they need is causing increasing anxiety.
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Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app.
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Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments.
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The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street.
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People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday.
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Neurosurgeon Mansoor Foroughi alleges he was dismissed after he raised safety concerns.
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The latest figures show many patients face long waits, but the PM insists headway is being made.
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Zoe Carlin says she was left dehumanised after being admitted to hospital with chest pains.
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Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.
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The oral treatment - the first of its kind - could soon be available after being recommended for NHS use.
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At the time of Ms Mercer's death possession was not illegal but that changed last November.
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A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.
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Scientists say the pilot scheme aims to make sure donated kidneys are less likely to be rejected.
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Doctors at the Royal Stoke Hospital helped a 13-year-old girl with her rare liver condition.
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Cannabis vapes are being sold containing the dangerous animal tranquiliser xylazine, experts say.
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Realtan Ni Leannain was asked to remove her artificial breast after it set off a new security scanner alarm.
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The light-activated antimicrobial quickly kills bugs including viruses, bacteria, and fungi.
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Four children in south-east Wales have the virus and are being treated, authorities say.
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The UK's largest study of Covid patients treated in hospital found signs of active inflammation.
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BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS.
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BBC Panorama investigates patient safety at a major private provider used by the NHS.
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A study was carried out of more than 12,200 health workers.
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Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image.
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Jonathon Dean stole drugs to inject a woman "for high risk sexual kicks", a court heard.
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Union members vote for offer, which sees pay rise of nearly 20% in 2023-24 for some.
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Cells lining the airways are squeezed to destruction, setting up a cycle of harm, lab studies suggest.
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A radical rethink of how neurodiversity is treated is needed for the NHS to keep up, a think tank warns.
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Farid Oladapo says he was "sent on his way" when trying to get his eye issues diagnosed.
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The long-term hope is that more people will be able to access new treatments at an earlier stage.
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The procedure was hailed as a historic step as doctors tackle a widespread organ donor shortage.
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A new poll by the Office for National Statistics suggests waits in England are worse than feared.
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The social media post irresponsibly promoted a diet that fell below 800 calories a day, a watchdog says.
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Half of those admitted to hospital with a brain injury report depression in the following year, research suggests.
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The rollout of new devices for thousands in England with type 1 diabetes is hailed as a landmark moment.
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There has only been one other human case of avian flu in the US, and the risk to the public is low.
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Hundreds could be dying unnecessarily due to long waits in A&E in England, according to NHS data analysis.
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Emma Colledge from Durham is encouraging people to be aware of the symptoms of ovarian cancer.
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