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Scientists hail "good news for patients" as analysis finds 21 drugs reduce symptoms of depression.

The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head.

Specific batches of Ventolin Accuhaler and Seretide Accuhaler do not deliver the full dose.

Figures show one in 12 posts in England is unfilled - enough to staff 10 large hospitals.

What do we know about the risks of dementia from drinking alcohol?

The PM wants concerns over a pregnancy test, vaginal mesh implants and an epilepsy drug to be looked at.

Polyphenols found in red wine helped fend off harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study finds.

Simon Field might not be able to move but he can still communicate, by blinking.

Lots of us use wipes to keep our kitchen surfaces clean. But is it worth it?

Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call.

The parents of a boy with a mystery illness lose a fight in the High Court for doctors to continue life support.

Scientists uncover faulty genes behind a rare blood vessel disorder and say cancer drugs could treat it.

Doctors can stop providing life support to Alfie Evans against his parents' wishes, a court rules.

There was a four-fold increase in cases in 2017 compared with the previous year.

Kirsty Sharman admits a public order offence after leaving a foul-mouthed note on an ambulance.

New figures show there were 7,800 fewer deaths than expected among people being admitted to hospitals.

The Japanese man can now pursue custody of 13 children he fathered through Thai surrogate mothers.

The singer posted an Instagram story about the unhelpful things people say to acne sufferers like her.

Charities say the situation is exacerbated by Northern Ireland's ongoing "political dysfunction".

A proposed minimum price for alcohol could lead vulnerable homeless people to drugs, a charity suggests.

Only a third of women would see a doctor despite it being a major symptom, a survey suggests.

Every year 2.6m babies around the world don't survive beyond a month but Malawi's number is dropping.

Charities say people with mental health problems should be given "breathing space" to sort out debts.

A new analysis of the nation's diet reveals we are generally poor on judging how much we eat.

Great Ormond Street Hospital had said it would return money donated by the Presidents Club charity.

Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders condemned the move, calling it an attack on religious freedom.

Differences were found in blood proteins between children with and without autism, a study says.

They use the right sides of their brain for language instead of the normal left side.

Family of Trudy Jones want to find out why she became an unknowing participant in a drugs trial.

Women who have been raped often cannot face going to the doctors for intimate examinations.

The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries.

Mum recounts losing one twin in the womb while other survived

The writer told paramedics to move and she did not care if "the whole street had collapsed".

The family of epilepsy sufferer Alfie Dingley, six, says he has fewer seizures after taking the drug.

After waking from a coma following a brain injury, Peter was forced to grieve all over again.

Regular exposure to cleaning products significantly affects lung function, research has suggested.

Peter Maggs' chest wall was rebuilt using the technology after a large tumour was removed.

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to cancer - so should we be worried about eating bread?

A genetic study will look at whether damage was done to the DNA of veterans who saw nuclear weapon tests.

The best paid male consultant pocketed £740,000 last year - two-and-a-half times that of the top woman.

James Garden says drawing helps him cope with his feelings.

For 16 years, Mercy Ngulube felt unable to tell people she had HIV - but now she's a vocal campaigner.

Many cases of seemingly sporadic ovarian cancer might actually be inherited from paternal genes.

She was able to produce enough milk to be the baby's only food source for the first six weeks, a study says.

Sofie Hartley, who's 27, wants to have a hysterectomy so that she can take back control of her body.

An online consultation into a possible opt-out scheme in England has received more than 11,000 replies.

Boys born in the richest areas are likely to outlive those born in the poorest by 8.4 years, a study says.

French researchers studied effects of highly-processed foods, such as cakes, bread and chicken nuggets.

The Girls star reveals the pain of endometriosis led her to have surgery to remove her womb.

BBC Radio 4 wants you to take part in an experiment on the extent and effects of loneliness