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The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.

When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.

The Homeless Period delivers boxes with sanitary products to centres supporting vulnerable women.

US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients.

Andrew MacLeod's daughter Kayley took her life, aged 21, after battling mental health problems.

A new mother says she pulled blood-soaked bandages from her body, seven weeks after giving birth.

An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.

Duke the Irish retriever is learning to walk on four paws after a 3D printed leg was made for him.

A bill which would introduce "opt-out" consent rules in England passes its first stage in Parliament.

The presenter had surgery for prostate cancer and says "it all seemed to go pretty well".

Mistakes made by the NHS in England could be a factor in thousands of deaths a year

Sipping acidic fruit teas between meals can wear away teeth, a study shows – and it's not the only thing.

Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.

The lab-grown versions made from a patient's cancer can predict whether drugs will actually work.

Should doctors continue to hand over names and addresses to immigration officers, asks the NHS in England.

People with a history of depression tell the BBC about their experiences of taking anti-depressants

One 12-year-old boy had to have part of his bowel removed after swallowing the magnetic balls.

Hospital consultants warn over patient safety as the longest waits to be seen in emergency units rise.

Scientists say more people could benefit from taking pills to reduce the symptoms of acute depression.

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.