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Endometriosis diagnosis: 'A relief to know I wasn't mad'
A woman who waited years for an endometriosis diagnosis backs a report calling for earlier help.
The therapy tested on pigs and corpses
Surgeons say they are "very surprised" how little evidence was needed to get spinal rods approved.
Patients given unsafe medical implants
A Panorama investigation reveals how lax medical device regulation is failing patients.
The friends who giggled their way to an incontinence business
Friends Judith and Anne turned insecurity after surgery into an environmentally friendly business.
'Emergency staff failed my suicidal brother'
Too few patients in mental health crisis get the help they need, says report.
Mental health: How body image pressure for boys has led to rise in hospital cases
Hayley looks into how body image pressure has led to a rise in the number of boys being treated in hospital for eating disorders.
'Plane-spotting helps my autistic son'
Calum Thomson's "happy place" is Glasgow Airport and he goes plane-spotting there almost every day.
Tube 'junk food' advert ban announced by London mayor
Adverts for fatty, sugary foods will vanish from London's transport network next year, City Hall says.
NHS Wales aims to speed up cancer diagnosis for all
It will become the first UK nation to introduce a new single waiting-time target for cancer patients.
Poor mental health 'took so much of my life'
Emma first started experiencing difficulties with her mental health when she was 13, suffering from anxiety and panic attacks before developing an eating disorder.
GcMAF: Unlicensed HIV drug 'nearly killed patient'
Guernsey company founder David Noakes, of Kent, admits in court to selling the unlicensed drug.
Mental health: One in four young women struggling
Review finds growing number of children and young people in England struggling with problems.
Youth mental health - what's going on?
Trends and findings from the report into the Mental Health of Children and Young People in England
Matthew Wright says The Wright Stuff gave him PTSD
The broadcaster reveals presenting The Wright Stuff had "started to impact his mental health".
Family size shrinks to record low of 1.89 children
Women are having children later, and one-child families are growing in England and Wales, statistics show.
Call to screen newborn babies for 22q genetic condition
Researchers say 22q is "massively misdiagnosed" but can cause serious physical and psychological issues.
Assisted suicide: 'I was devastated by my husband's assisted death'
Deborah Binner respected her husband's decision to die at a Swiss clinic but says it felt like abandonment.
'I partied all night to hide from my PTSD'
Phil Riding felt fine when he returned from Helmand - the crisis hit five years later. Partying in gay nightclubs helped, but only for a while.
Type 2 diabetes affects 7,000 under-25s in England and Wales
Most are being treated by GPs and the figure is 10 times the number reported previously, a charity says.
Reality Check: How effective is the flu jab?
Millions of people are vaccinated against flu each year. But just how effective is the jab at protecting us against the virus?
The Nigerian patients being held over unpaid bills
Thousands of Nigerian patients are being held in extreme circumstances over unpaid medical bills.
Gosport hospital deaths: Whistleblowers promised support
More than 450 patients died after being prescribed painkillers at Gosport War Memorial Hospital.
Sugary supplement mannose could help fight cancer
Mannose can slow the growth of cancers and enhance the effects of chemotherapy in mice, experts say.
Yemen crisis: 85,000 children 'dead from malnutrition'
Many thousands of under-fives have died from deprived diets due to the war, a leading charity warns.
'Asking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide'
Suicide rates in America are rising, particularly among white, middle-aged men. This summer camp helps families deal with their grief.
Mexican tetra fish may offer heart repair clues
A fish that can repair its own heart may hold clues for future treatments in people, according to a study.
Terror survivors: Mental health services must improve 'dramatically'
Terror survivors say there is a severe lack of long-term support to process psychological trauma.
Parents 'not wholly to blame for child weight gain'
A study suggests parents adapt their feeding styles in line with a child's natural weight and size.
Harvey's gang: Haemophilia patient trades places with doctor
James McGleenan, 11, swaps places with his doctor to find out what happens when blood is taken.
William talks of being 'tipped over the edge'
The Duke of Cambridge said he "felt things" he "never felt before" following 999 calls as a pilot.
Sugar tax on soft drinks raises £154m
Income from the levy, which began in April, is on track to meet the estimate of £240m.
The hospitals that fail to treat patients on time
Nearly one in five local hospital services have failed to hit their key waiting time targets for a whole year.
I'm A Celeb's Anne Hegerty opens up about Asperger's
Fans watched her speak about her condition with former EastEnders actress Rita Simons and other campmates.
Stress damages many people's sex life - survey
A 5 Live survey on attitudes to sex finds the stress of modern living is taking a toll in the bedroom.
Blood transfusions 'absolutely critical' for Essex boy Henry
The parents of a boy with a rare blood disease plea for more donors over the festive period.
The crunch of an apple makes me want to run away
Margot Noel has misophonia, which means "hatred of sound". Noises that may be annoying to some people cause her real distress.
'Legal highs': Street dealers now main source of supply after ban
While a ban has led to a "considerable reduction" in use of the drugs, street dealers are active.
Medication for mental health: Call to 'end pill-shaming'
The Royal College of Psychiatrists says it's worried some people are not getting the help they need.
Living in a cold, dark climate linked to heavy drinking
A global study suggests climate may be a factor in higher rates of binge drinking and liver disease.
US Olympian Michael Johnson on making a full stroke recovery
The former world record holder told the BBC about how he made a full recovery after suffering a stroke.
Deaf boy's amazing reaction to Makaton bedtime story
Mum Laura McCartney says her son Tom, who has complex medical needs, was "enthralled" to see a story told "in his language".
Blackpool hospital worker held over 'poisoning' claims
The allegations relate to alleged mistreatment and neglect of some stroke patients in Blackpool.
Google halts glucose-sensing contact lens project
The contact lens was designed to help people with diabetes monitor their glucose levels
Hyponatraemia Inquiry: GMC investigates two doctors
The doctors were involved in the care of Claire Roberts who died at a Belfast hospital in 1996.
Peanut allergy treatment 'in sight'
Emily Pratt, six, took part in the treatment trial and can now tolerate foods with traces of peanuts.
Hospital noise levels growing worse, say researchers
Noise in hospitals often exceeds harmful levels and can affect the wellbeing of patients and staff, research finds.
Zholia Alemi: Foreign doctor checks after fake psychiatrist case
Some 3,000 doctors face scrutiny after an unqualified New Zealander practised in the UK for 22 years.
Giving blood: 'We are reliant on blood donors to keep Henry alive'
Blood donors urged to keep appointments to avoid a dramatic slump in stocks over the festive period.
Alopecia patients call for NHS to fund real hair wigs
People paying thousands for wigs want the psychological impacts of hair loss to be better understood.
Snow Patrol star on mental health concerns
Gary Lightbody says it's "an unforgiveable act" to leave Northern Ireland without political leadership.
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