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'Spice epidemic in jails risk to nurses'
One nurse lost consciousness after inhaling fumes while attending an ill prisoner, her union says.
Nurse: 'I've been hit, head-butted and taken hostage'
An A&E nurse opens up about life on the front line as the profession considers asking for body cameras.
Cancer patients urged to discuss 'end of life' plans
A report suggests the need for cancer patients to remain positive means they are not discussing end of life care.
Bristol mother on cutting teachers for deaf children
A Bristol mother explains what a teacher of the deaf service means to her and her family.
Drug target for curing the common cold
Scientists are working on an inhalable treatment that could stop any cold virus in its tracks.
How long are you going to live?
Use our calculator to see where you are on the global life expectancy scale.
Chronic insomnia: Why we lose sleep over it
News At Ten's Tom Bradby is reportedly off work because of insomnia - a condition that's hard to treat.
Male bulimia: 'I told myself, boys eat a lot'
Tom Pollock says he didn't realise he had an eating disorder because he didn't 'fit the stereotype'.
Naomi Musenga death: Emergency operator blames pressure after mocking caller
An emergency operator accused of ignoring a French woman's plea hours before her death says she refuses to take the blame.
Twitter fails to take down Xanax adverts
Pfizer experts say the fake pills have been found to contain rat poison, insecticides and lead paint.
Sharp rise under-11s referred for mental health help
New figures show sharp rise in number of primary-age children referred for mental health help.
Tessa Jowell tribute: Funding doubled for brain cancer research
Theresa May said £40m of government money would help build a "lasting legacy" for the politician.
Prince William praises 'wonderful' NHS staff
The prince pays tribute to "one of our country's greatest treasures" as the health service turns 70.
Severe allergic reactions in surgery 'caused by antibiotics'
Anaesthetists say deaths could have been prevented with better knowledge of patient allergies.
Why Ebola keeps coming back
It is unrealistic to think Ebola will ever be eradicated, but it is now easier to prevent a crisis.
'Three-quarters of public worried about nurse staffing'
Nurse leaders brand staffing levels in NHS dangerous as public express concern about numbers.
‘OK, I’m fat - and this is how it feels’
One woman talks honestly about why she calls herself fat and how her weight shapes her life.
Should we sleep and wake early to boost our health?
Some studies show night owls are at greater risk of health problems so should we all become early risers?
The women supporting each other through photography
The Girl Behind The Lens exhibition celebrates female photographers around mental health and recovery.
ME protesters gather in London
Protesters call for more research into treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome.
Foreign worker charge 'tears families apart'
Nurses from overseas who work in the NHS should not be charged to receive healthcare, union leaders say.
'Nursing took me to the South Pole'
From expeditions in Antarctica to rescuing swimmers, three nurses tell their surprising stories.
Beth Shipsey: Family to challenge suicide conclusion
Bethany Shipsey's parents want a judicial review, claiming she did not intend to take her own life.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan plans TfL 'junk food' advert ban
Mayor Sadiq Khan says a ban could tackle the "ticking time bomb" of child obesity.
Minister wants accountability on cervical cancer scandal
It has emerged that at least 208 women diagnosed with cancer should have received earlier intervention.
Alzheimer's: How much should you reveal?
Should you tell others when a loved one is diagnosed with the condition?
Check the key targets in your area
Use our tracker to check whether your local services are meeting strict waiting-time targets for cancer, routine operations and A&E.
How to spot if someone has Alzheimer’s
What are the symptoms of dementia to look out for in a relative?
Long hospital waits can be 'devastating' - watchdog
Patients watchdogs report issues ranging from stress to extreme pain because of long waits for treatment.
Cancer delays 'leave patients at risk'
UK struggling to hit cancer targets as number of cancelled operations hit record high in England.
EastEnders star Barbara Windsor diagnosed with Alzheimer's
The actress's symptoms of memory loss and confusion have grown worse recently, her husband says.
App technology allows medics to view 999 patients
The emergency services can assess how seriously ill a person is before setting off to the scene.
Man rebuilds life and becomes dad after stroke, aged 28
Dan Mole and his fiancee said they "struggled" with a lack of support for younger stroke patients.
Daily Mile 'significantly improves health'
An initiative to get pupils to walk or run a mile every day leads to a major boost to their health, study finds.
The boy who could save your life
Max Johnson waited seven months for a heart transplant. Now he could change the law.
Why is there stigma around male baldness?
Scientists say an existing drug could one day treat baldness, but why do men try to "cure" themselves of it?
Dorset FGM survivor says it shouldn’t be a taboo
Salimata, who lives in Bournemouth, was subjected to female genital mutilation in Senegal at the age of five.
Cinema fizzy drinks contain 'concerning' bacteria levels
A BBC Watchdog investigation tested hygiene standards at Odeon, Vue and Cineworld chains.
David Goodall: 'I no longer want to continue life'
The Australian scientist, 104, sets out his reasons for travelling to Switzerland to voluntarily end his life.
Migration officials' access to NHS records tightened
The government agrees to act after MPs raise concerns about patient confidentiality.
Visa clampdown 'hits cancer patients'
Cancer patients are being put at risk by tougher rules on immigration, say specialist doctors.
Care homes firm Sunrise to refund 'up-front fees' to residents
Sunrise Senior Living will pay more than £2m after the competition watchdog intervened
Potential new cure found for baldness
The lead researcher says the discovery could "make a real difference to people".
HPV jab safe and effective, study finds
Trials show the vaccine is low risk and protects girls and young women against a virus linked to cervical cancer.
Mental health plans 'failing a generation', say MPs
Government's child mental health plan leaves hundreds of thousands without proper care, says report.
Boy wakes up just before his life support was to end
A 13-year-old boy regains consciousness just after his parents signed paperwork to donate his organs.
Campaigner Rory McGuire highlights abuse he faced over birthmark
A young man who was bullied over his appearance is using his ordeal to help others.
Ditch cranberry juice for urine infections
There is no overwhelming evidence that it will help, says the health body NICE in new draft guidelines.
'Big hugs' note left for 'fantastic' ambulance service
Paramedics in Staffordshire returned to their vehicle to find a note saying they do a "fantastic job".
NHS: How much does it spend on the private sector?
NHS spending on the private sector was just over £9bn last year.
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