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Updated 2025-11-29 00:45
Two unborn babies' spines repaired in womb in UK surgery first
A team of 30 surgeons in London operated on the babies weeks before they were born.
Walking again after ten years with MS
Roy Palmer, 49, was in a wheelchair with MS, but is now able to walk again after a stem cell transplant.
'ME makes me grieve for my past life'
22-year-old Millie Earp says she has learnt to accept having ME despite "grieving for her past life" after diagnosis.
Epileptic swimmer Imogen Clark is world's fourth fastest
Imogen Clark, 19, has not let epilepsy stop her winning silver at the European Championships in 2018.
Let down by 'agonising' end-of-life care
Variation in care homes in England means some people face distressing and painful deaths, warns expert.
Public may have to stockpile drugs in no-deal Brexit
Industry leaders say government plans for medicines supply are not enough and leaving EU could threaten supply chain.
Shropshire baby deaths trust must report weekly to CQC
Health watchdog the Care Quality Commission has concerns over maternity and emergency services.
MRSA link to baby's death investigated
The superbug outbreak at a Belfast hospital affected two babies, one of whom recovered.
Will folic acid ever be added to UK flour?
After repeated calls by health campaigners, the government says it will now consult on the issue.
Vegetarian meat substitutes 'exceeding salt limits'
One brand of meat-free "bacon" is saltier than Atlantic seawater, according to Action on Salt's report.
Takeaway Wales: Britain's fast-food capital?
One part of Wales has the highest proportion of restaurants in the UK selling take-away food.
'One stroke took my speech away - I think another brought it back'
Four years ago, Peter had a stroke and lost the ability to speak. This year, on the day he had a second stroke, it came back.
The places where too many are fat and too many are thin
Up to 90% of countries are suffering from a double burden of under and over-nutrition.
Cervical screening: Millions missing smear tests
Health data shows a lower proportion of women have been having the test when they should.
A mother's campaign for autism care equality for all
A mother believes her son's death could have been avoided if the nurses and doctors were trained about learning disabilities and autism.
Why to be wary of eating 'pink' lamb
The Food Standards Agency says hundreds of people have become ill after eating the undercooked meat.
Infected blood victims' support payments 'must increase'
Victims of the NHS scandal have written to the health secretary asking for an immediate increase in support.
Philip Morris accused of hypocrisy over anti-smoking ad
Philip Morris says its campaign is "an important next step" in its aim to stop selling cigarettes.
'Treatment may extend advanced breast cancer survival'
Combining a drug with hormone therapy may extend the lives of some women with advanced breast cancer.
Charity call for Scots 'right to rehab'
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland say about one in five patients do not get the support they need.
Meet the artist whose brain makes him paint all night
Wayne Sheppard had never painted until he had a seizure two years ago. Now he can't stop.
Family's autistic daughter was 'deemed too dangerous'
Families say they are struggling to cope as their autistic children "fall through gaps" in care.
When women got pills for hysteria and advice to keep vaginas clean
A Royal College of Nursing exhibition charts the strange, sometimes disturbing history of women's healthcare.
Silent disco for Hertfordshire dementia care home residents
People living with dementia put on their dancing shoes and boogie to Ol' Blue Eyes.
Flu vaccine delays for NI over-65s
Manufacturing constraints mean some jabs won't be available until late November, says chief medical officer.
End of life care: How to talk about dying to someone who is dying
People with terminal illnesses share their experiences of talking about death.
Depressed? The places not to live if you need help
NHS talking therapy service is failing patients in one in seven areas of England, BBC analysis shows.
Why is this African village letting mosquitoes in?
The genetically modified insects are part of a project which aims to tackle malaria in Africa.
Doctors 'need to start early conversation with patients about dying'
They shouldn't shy away when patients want to talk about the end of their lives, a report says.
Children with problems or problem children?
How do we know if children are misbehaving or mentally ill?
EpiPen shortage: Chemists told to quiz parents on children's need
The guidance from NHS England relates to devices for children who weigh less than 25kg (four stone).
What is BSE (aka mad cow disease)?
An explanation of the disease - after a case of BSE is confirmed at a farm in Aberdeenshire.
Girl, 8, walks into school on new prosthetic leg
Friends of Amelia Eldred were ready with a group hug as she walked into school on her new leg.
Wakefield's Pinderfields Hospital smokers shamed via loudspeaker
Hospital users are encouraged to activate the announcements when they see someone smoking on site.
Cardiff support worker helps man, 67, get his life back
A project will see the NHS and Cardiff council working closely to keep people living independently.
Michelle Heaton: Menopause is 'more than a hot flush’
Michelle Heaton went through early menopause aged 38 after a hysterectomy.
'I regret promoting my botched butt lift'
Ex On The Beach's Natalee Harris tells Victoria Derbyshire it encouraged others to have the same procedure.
'Facebook baby ads taunted me after stillborn'
Anna England Kerr was shown ads for cots, cribs and IVF, despite trying to turn them off.
Baby box safety doubts raised by experts
They say babies should only sleep in them temporarily, with cots and Moses baskets thought to be safer.
My cheating boyfriend gave me HIV - here's how I got justice
When Diane Reeve discovered that her partner was sleeping around she ended their relationship, but then she found out that he had given her HIV.
Food allergies: What a severe reaction feels like
What having a severe nut allergy feels like and how navigating the daily risks affects your life.
Length of ring and index fingers 'linked to sexuality'
Women whose left index and ring fingers are different lengths are more likely to be lesbians, a study suggests.
Contaminated blood victims 'on the breadline'
Chairman of public inquiry calls on the government to take decisive action over financial support.
Mystery donor gives thousands to ill Shropshire boy
An anonymous donor gives the final £100,000 needed to help the family reach its target.
Mystery donor gives thousands to ill Shropshire boy
Zac Oliver will now head to the United State for cancer treatment.
Kenyan schoolgirl Angel overcomes bullies to pursue dream of music career
Angel Wanjiru has overcome bullies and health problems to pursue her dream of a career in music.
Canada becomes second country to legalise recreational cannabis
The country becomes only the second nation in the world, after Uruguay, to legalise recreational use.
'Miracle' baby whose heart stopped for 22 minutes turns one
Doctors say Lacey's recovery is remarkable and defies the odds - and she should live a normal life.
Self-lubricating condom designed to reduce infections
Scientists hope it'll make condoms easier to use and cut rates of sexually transmitted infections.
I woke up unable to speak English
Hannah Jenkins survived a cycling accident - but woke up no longer being able to understand English.
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