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Eco-nappies
How Mexican entrepreneur Ixchel Anaya launched a reusable nappies business that exports around the globe.
Philip Hammond hints at 'headroom' for more NHS spending
The chancellor gives the clearest indication yet he is prepared to find more cash for the health service.
Welsh minimum alcohol price law passes first hurdle
A law introducing a minimum price on alcohol has passed its first hurdle in the assembly
So terrified of eating I stopped growing at 11
Allergies made a young dancer afraid of food and she was the size of a six-year-old at the age of 11.
NHS homeopathy ending in London
The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine will stop NHS homeopathy in April.
Chinese takeaway can bust your salt allowance
Some takeaway dishes have half an adult's recommended daily allowance in just one dish, an analysis finds.
Meet Wales' first profoundly deaf midwife
At 14 Sian Preddy was told she was profoundly deaf but she has not let it get in the way of her job.
The country where more than 70% of people are overweight or obese
Qatar is taking drastic action to help people lose weight and fight diabetes.
Australia fights drug addiction with plane flying lessons
A moment of fear in the air is part of a rehab programme in Australia.
Sugar tax: The Norwegians travelling to Sweden for sweets
Here's why some Norwegians are making a day trip to Sweden to get their sugar fix.
A boy’s creative response to his mother’s illness
When Noah's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he came up with an idea to express his grief. Now his idea is being made into a book.
Mesh surgeon removed ovaries without prior consent
Tony Dixon is currently under investigation by North Bristol NHS Trust and the General Medical Council.
Girls' guide to what a 'normal' vulva looks like
The online reference tool, designed by health experts, aims to stem the cosmetic surgery "designer vagina" trend.
Why is spitting so bad?
Why are people so upset at the video of football pundit Jamie Carragher spitting?
Crossing the border for a sugar fix
Norway has led the way in introducing a sugar tax - but not everybody in the country is a fan.
Why two sisters are both having double mastectomies
A faulty gene means two sisters are at a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Concerns over Coventry brain surgeon's operations
Two patients operated on by consultant neurosurgeon Hussien El-Maghraby went on to die.
Muscle loss in old age linked to fewer nerve signals
Research finds that nerves controlling the legs decrease by around 30% by the age of 75.
Genes have a role in empathy, study says
Scientists say empathy is not just something we learn - it is also affected by our genes.
Dementia care advice for transgender patients drawn up
Guidance includes dealing with patients confused between their gender preference and their birth gender.
Endometriosis: 'Don't give up on getting help'
One woman has finally found good care after years of struggling with the condition
What I'd say to my younger self
Four people from the University of Birmingham's 1000 Elders group on what they might do differently.
Tumour patient's donor plea over snow-hit blood stocks
Beth Cobbold, 21, from Ipswich, said she would not be alive without blood donations.
Women regret casual sex less if they take the initiative
A study finds women have fewer regrets about casual sex if they initiated it and the sex was good.
3D nipple tattoos - helping women after mastectomies
Lucy, from Bradford, uses a technique not currently in the UK to produce realistic 3D looking nipples for breast cancer survivors.
Rare identical triplets go home in Kansas City, Missouri
Mother Nicole decided against a Caesarean section, and all the boys are doing well.
Northampton General Hospital: Man, 85, 'died due to overcrowding'
"A patient died due entirely to the dangerous overcrowding of the department," a leaked email says.
Number of child and adolescent psychiatrists falling
The Royal College of Psychiatrists wants the government to allow more recruitment from overseas.
Talks on three-year pay deal for NHS staff 'positive'
Unions want a deal well above the 1% public sector pay cap imposed by ministers in recent years.
Poor rural Victorians 'had best diet'
The healthiest regions were often the most isolated and diets were more varied, research suggests.
'I had a hysterectomy after periods made me suicidal'
For years, Lucie was treated for mental health problems - in fact she had a severe form of premenstrual syndrome.
Optician who claims to treat autism struck off
Ian Jordan claims to be able to treat the vision of people with autism using coloured filters.
Isaiah Haastrup parents announce death of 'brave baby boy'
The baby's parents, who fought a court battle over his treatment, say their son "fought bravely".
Aberdeen scientists identify 'club foot' gene
Research at the University of Aberdeen could eventually help children avoid unnecessary treatment.
Patients 'left in pain' by surgery delays
Surgeons say those waiting for hip and knee treatment are worst affected by decisions to put off operations.
Health 'to start failing at 47' in parts of Blackpool and Middlesbrough
The gap in healthy life expectancy between the best and worst areas is more than 30 years, figures show.
Guess how many calories are in your lunch
Newsbeat went to find out if people could guess how many calories are in typical lunchtime meals.
Girl, six, died after doctor 'failed to spot meningitis'
Layla Rose Ermenekli had a rash consistent with meningitis on her hip at hospital, an inquest hears.
Five patients made 8,303 emergency calls in a year
One caller rang an ambulance service 3,594 times in 12 months.
Charli Howard: Is this really a 'plus-size' model?
Charli Howard went from being an anorexic teenager to a campaigner for body positivity.
How a single punch changed soul singer Only Girl's life
Ellen Murphy's boyfriend sustained brain damage in an unprovoked attack. She turned to music to help.
Leeds hospital ward killings revealed in report
Harry Bosomworth had been treated for paranoid schizophrenia but his medication was stopped.
Alfie Evans: Decision to remove life support upheld by judge
The Court of Appeal rules doctors can stop treating seriously ill 21-month-old Alfie Evans.
Tom Rebair wins ambassador award after overcoming anorexia
Tom Rebair has won a Prince's Trust award for turning his life around after developing anorexia.
Russian spy: How do you find out whether poisoning has occurred?
A Russian man and his daughter are critically ill. How will officials find out whether they were poisoned?
Trampoline parks: Regulation calls after injuries increase
Children suffered worse injuries at trampoline parks than when using home equipment, a hospital finds.
Serena Williams: Statistics on deaths in pregnancy or childbirth 'heartbreaking'
Tennis great Serena Williams says it may be time for "women to be comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations".
Xanax: The anxiety drug putting lives at risk
Counterfeit Xanax tablets laced with a deadly painkiller are being used as a party drug
Britain needs to go on a diet, says top health official
Health officials tell manufacturers to cut the portion sizes of pizzas, ready meals and takeaways.
Trampoline park injuries 'more serious', hospital finds
Children suffered worse injuries at trampoline parks than when using home equipment, a hospital finds.
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