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Rhiannon Oldham did not know she was pregnant when partner Gareth Williams dialled 999 for help.
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A request by the parents of seriously ill toddler Alfie Evans for an adjournment is refused.
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The government says it wants to "explore every option" but "no decisions have been made".
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The research adds to evidence that diet in pregnancy can have an impact on a child's allergies.
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How have the lives of three people with dementia changed three years on from when we first met them?
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Researchers say the waist-to-hip ratio is a better heart attack predictor than general obesity.
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The guidance advises parents to help their child understand how they were born.
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Satisfaction with the NHS is falling and Prof John Appleby says the government needs to address this.
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Early cell changes linked to cervical cancer may not need treatment in more than 50% of cases, study finds.
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High-potency cannabis now makes up 94% of the UK market, samples seized by the police suggest.
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And overall public happiness with the NHS falls to its lowest level since 2011, a survey finds.
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Hibo Wadere was a victim of female genital mutilation and talks about her experience.
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A police officer attacked by a gang he tried to apprehend backs more protection for emergency workers.
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Campaigners have waited years to hear how the government decides which vaccines are cost effective.
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Procedures are tightened after a patient received daily doses of a drug normally taken weekly.
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Natalie Wilson is starting a 5,000 mile challenge to cycle the coastline of Great Britain on a recumbent trike.
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A four-year-old becomes fifth in family to die from a 'mystery illness,' the News Letter reports.
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The mother of a child with Asperger's syndrome is touched by the response after posting a poem on Facebook.
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Experts urging schools, high streets and even takeaways to get on board in the fight against obesity.
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Tristan has Asperger's syndrome and his mother penned a poem about his life.
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Stomach bugs and ear aches are more likely among those who swim in the sea, researchers have found.
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Holly was born with a condition that made it hard for her to open her eyes fully.
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Ellie-May Clark collapsed at home after a doctor imposed a "10 minute" late rule, an inquest hears.
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Young mum Nic Grundy's death in the radio soap has shocked listeners but thousands die from it each year.
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A minimum price per unit of alcohol will come into force in Scotland in May, with ministers recommending 50p.
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Over 70% of them will be overweight or obese before they reach middle age, health experts say.
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Older people urged to think about donating their brains after they die to help dementia research.
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The charity Beat says lack of knowledge is linked to more risk of the illness becoming life-threatening.
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How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country.
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A charity wants a "national conversation" about death, saying the topic is now taboo for many.
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The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.
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Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.
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When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.
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The Homeless Period delivers boxes with sanitary products to centres supporting vulnerable women.
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US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients.
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Andrew MacLeod's daughter Kayley took her life, aged 21, after battling mental health problems.
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A new mother says she pulled blood-soaked bandages from her body, seven weeks after giving birth.
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An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.
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Duke the Irish retriever is learning to walk on four paws after a 3D printed leg was made for him.
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A bill which would introduce "opt-out" consent rules in England passes its first stage in Parliament.
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The presenter had surgery for prostate cancer and says "it all seemed to go pretty well".
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Mistakes made by the NHS in England could be a factor in thousands of deaths a year
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Sipping acidic fruit teas between meals can wear away teeth, a study shows – and it's not the only thing.
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Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.
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The lab-grown versions made from a patient's cancer can predict whether drugs will actually work.
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Should doctors continue to hand over names and addresses to immigration officers, asks the NHS in England.
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People with a history of depression tell the BBC about their experiences of taking anti-depressants
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One 12-year-old boy had to have part of his bowel removed after swallowing the magnetic balls.
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Hospital consultants warn over patient safety as the longest waits to be seen in emergency units rise.
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Scientists say more people could benefit from taking pills to reduce the symptoms of acute depression.
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