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Researchers say it could help to identify dementia earlier when the condition is easier to treat.

Adolescent boys in England will now get the vaccine for which girls are already eligible.

The driver stayed with the woman until he and police officers were able to reunite her with her family.

Daniel was only 18 months old when he first met Stuart at a care home.

More drugs are being prescribed to young people in Britain, despite concerns about potential harm.

One in 25 children fell into the category when they left primary school last year, figures show.

A heat health alert is issued for parts of England on the hottest day of the year so far.

Dr Rosemary Leonard advises elderly people in particular to take care and drink lots of water.

It is unclear how many people have received faulty vaccines for rabies and other diseases.

A drug that can stop people getting recurrent bouts of malaria has been approved by regulators in the United States.

An aspiring Royal Marine hopes an unusual arthritis diagnosis will not derail his career plans.

There is a lack of psychological support for parents in neonatal units, a charity says.

Hundreds of lives may have been saved during the latest Ebola outbreak after one key development.

TV and radio presenter Richard Bacon has told the BBC about the moment he was told he had to be put into a coma for at least a week.

Despite links to UK hospital deaths and a US addiction crisis, opioids remain the painkiller of choice.

Martin Pistorius had locked-in syndrome for more than a decade. Now he's about to become a father.

What do you need to know about mycoplasma genitalium, the emerging sexually transmitted "superbug"?

The new health secretary says technology, the workforce and prevention will be his top priorities.

A barber from Belfast has travelled to a care home in Liverpool to offer haircuts to people with dementia.

Model Darcie Russell went to Turkey for a "Brazilian butt lift" but it left her with blood poisoning.

Ashleigh Kelso, 27, donated some of her eggs to a couple to help them start their own family.

Former contestant Zara Holland talks about being on the show and how the experience impacted her health.

Eight out of 10 of CCGs in England do not offer IVF to couples if one partner has previous children.

Emma Barker, 18, who has autism and depression, says adopting a dog "saved her life".

Cancer patients who receive alternative therapies are more likely to shun proven treatments, a study finds.

The response to the global HIV pandemic is risking a resurgence of the disease, experts warn.

It comes after an inquiry into the Manchester bombing found that many adults lacked life-saving skills.

The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs recommends rules should be changed for these drugs, if safe.

Stores will dim lights, turn music off and avoid using the tannoy on Saturdays from 09:00 to 10:00.

Multiple areas in Salisbury and Amesbury are cordoned off as police continue their investigation.

Stevie-Jo Pasing's family could not afford to buy her sanitary products during her school years.

Whether it's drinking or taking drugs, young people in the UK seem to be getting more sensible.

Thousands of indigenous Peruvian women say they were forcibly sterilised in a state family planning scheme.

As celebrities rush to colour their hair silver, some women with natural greys are ditching dyes.

It increased the chances of survival but patients were more likely to have brain damage, a study finds.

The health regulator found huge variations in the time taken to report on radiology examinations.

Hospitals, ambulances and mental health services are spending £1bn a year on care from outside the NHS.

Children and adults in England can face a wait of more than two years for an autism assessment, data reveals.

Adolescent boys as well as girls should get the vaccine, an advisory committee says.

The 12 boys rescued from a flooded cave recall their ordeal, saying they had no food for nine days.

Helen Owen said women going through a similar experience should seek specialist help.

The evidence around omega-3 supplements is flimsy at best, say experts.

The Destiny's Child singer has previously spoken about being depressed and "suicidal".

Government advisers publish new guidance - the first in more than 20 years - on healthy feeding for babies.

Factors beyond the school gate make it impossible for schools to affect pupils' weight, says report

This may explain the sharp fall in teen pregnancies, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service says.

A woman who went through early menopause was told to 'get on with it' because of a lack of specialist care.

Jonathan Jarry's video about a fake cancer-curing moss has been viewed over nine million times.

Study of retired players hopes to provide a definitive answer on the risks of repeatedly heading the ball.

Some hernia patients have to show they have a serious complication to get surgery, doctors say.