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Stalled Royal Liverpool Hospital to be publicly funded
Work on the Royal Liverpool Hospital stopped following the collapse of construction giant Carillion.
'Spinal implant helped me walk again'
Kelly Thomas learned to walk again after doctors attached an electrical patch to her spinal cord.
Life expectancy progress in UK 'stops for first time'
Improvements have ground to a halt for the first time since records began, in 1982, ONS data shows.
EpiPen shortage 'worrying' for people with allergies
Limited supplies have meant long waits for some people to get the potentially life-saving drug.
King's Lynn QE Hospital may suspend some surgery
The hospital was placed in special measures by inspectors who said patients were discharged too soon.
Wales tops England on NHS doctors' and dentists' pay deal
The backdated increases put in place all the recommendations made by an independent pay review panel.
Electrical implant helps paralysed people to walk again
Three paralysed patients are able to walk after an electrical patch is fitted to their spinal cords.
New cancer machine treats first patient in UK
A pioneering new machine allows doctors to see tumours as they administer radiotherapy to them.
Contaminated blood scandal: Inquiry 'must uncover truth'
Inquiry hears emotional testimonies by people caught up in the "worst-ever NHS treatment disaster".
Life as a young dementia carer
Krastan Antonov, 24, wants to remain working as a carer despite better paid jobs being available.
How to help a friend who's struggling with mental health
Mental health nurse Laura Nuttall says encouraging them to see a GP is a "great stepping stone".
Laxative sales may be restricted under government review
The government is considering action amid fears they are being abused by people with eating disorders.
Dentists call for pudding and sweet soft drinks ban in schools
Dentists are asking the Scottish government for a "bolder approach" on healthy food choices in schools.
Mental health: Five hour journey for anorexia help
One teenage girl has to travel five hours to London to get treatment for anorexia due to a lack of Welsh services.
Obesity 'to be linked to more female cancers' than smoking
Cancer Research UK predicts excess weight will be linked to more cancers in women than tobacco in 25 years.
Women harassed after seeking sperm donors online
One woman says a potential donor turned out to be married and had undergone a vasectomy.
Contaminated blood scandal inquiry is 'too little, too late'
Barbara's husband was a victim of the contaminated blood scandal that left nearly 3,000 people dead.
Care job vacancies in England rise to 110,000
The government will launch an adult social care recruitment campaign to promote care careers.
Child mental health: Camhs 'not fit for purpose'
Families say children have to be suicidal before they receive help.
Will 'Modicare' be a success in India?
India has launched its new flagship health insurance scheme, dubbed "Modicare".
Why I'm happy 'living flat' after breast cancer
Juliet, who blogs about her recovery from cancer, explains why she didn’t want breast reconstruction after her mastectomy.
NHS to save 'hundreds of millions' in landmark drug ruling in England
Two drug companies were trying to stop doctors offering a cheaper eye treatment.
London knife crime: Can Chicago's model cure the violence?
London is following Chicago's lead in tackling violent crime like it is an infectious disease.
'I gave birth, and got Hepatitis C'
When Jackie Britton was given a blood transfusion during childbirth, it could have killed her.
Changing the lives of people with dementia
Confronting the stigma and isolation people with dementia face in some communities around the world.
Why is IVF so popular in Denmark?
It has the biggest proportion of babies born through assisted reproductive technology in the world.
Periods 'keeping girls out of school'
Some 350,000 girls say they have missed school at some point because of being on their period, research from YouGov suggests.
Pre-sex HIV drug should be made available on NHS, MPs say
The Prep drug is cost-effective and proven to work, three MPs say.
'Don't go cold turkey' to quit smoking
The annual Stoptober campaign launches with a warning to seek help when trying to kick the habit.
'We're in love but never have sex'
A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 10 times in the past year.
'We haven't had sex in three years'
A survey of 2,000 Mumsnet and Gransnet users finds 29% have had sex fewer than 11 times in the past year.
Jelly treats for people with dementia
After his grandmother was hospitalised, Lewis invented a hydrating treat for people with dementia.
Bacteria disrupts Northern Ireland breast milk service
Donated breast milk held in the County Fermanagh facility is destroyed after a bug is found in the water supply.
Shropshire hospitals baby deaths review cases rise to over 100
Baby and mother deaths, as well as birth injuries, are being reviewed at hospitals in Shropshire.
Are drink-driving limits too high?
How are the limits on how much alcohol you can drink set?
Making sure you get the right type of calorie
Meet the latest dietary idea being used in the battle against the bulge - the "quality" calorie.
Grenfell: Back to the school
15 months after Grenfell, the school below the tower reopens its doors - what's it like to return?
Yoghurts (even organic ones) 'full of sugar'
Public told not to be lulled into thinking yoghurts are as healthy as many assume.
South Africa's highest court legalises cannabis use
Pro-marijuana activists cheer following a landmark ruling by the country's highest court.
Ultra runner Sophie Power on breastfeeding during a 103-mile race
An ultra runner mother on why she breastfed her baby during a 103-mile marathon race.
Pregnancy weight gain 'going unmeasured'
Midwives want clear advice about how much weight is healthy for women to put on during pregnancy.
Bedside light tool could detect baby brain injury earlier
A new bedside tool can detect brain damage by measuring oxygen and energy levels using light.
Hiding my psychosis for 10 years from the age of 12
Luke Watkin first experienced psychosis at 12 years old - he didn't talk about it for a decade.
'I've performed 23,000 post-mortems'
Dr Richard Shepherd has examined evidence from 9/11 and 7/7 terror attacks, and the death of Stephen Lawrence.
Coca-Cola 'in talks' over cannabis-infused drinks
A report says the drinks giant is in discussions to develop pot-infused beverages with a cannabis firm.
Deaths spiked during UK heatwave
When temperatures went up in England this summer, so did deaths, Office for National Statistics data shows.
Targeted treatment for melanoma to be free on NHS
Trials showed the risk of the cancer returning after surgery was reduced with the therapy.
Call to ban early baby sex tests
The party fears the eight-week blood test, available privately, may lead to selective abortions of girls.
Mum's fight to keep Southampton respite service open
A campaigning mother explains why respite services are so important.
'Aspirin-a-day risky in old age' - major study
A major study suggests elderly people in good health should not take the drug every day.
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