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Updated 2026-01-31 05:30
Life after Ebola
The legacy of the virus which spread through three West African countries.
Mum's Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome action call
Mum recounts losing one twin in the womb while other survived
'Move your van' note left on ambulance in Tunstall
The writer told paramedics to move and she did not care if "the whole street had collapsed".
Home Office denies medical cannabis pleas for boy age six
The family of epilepsy sufferer Alfie Dingley, six, says he has fewer seizures after taking the drug.
'I forgot my mum had died'
After waking from a coma following a brain injury, Peter was forced to grieve all over again.
Cleaning products linked to poorer lung function
Regular exposure to cleaning products significantly affects lung function, research has suggested.
Patient's chest rebuilt with 3D print after tumour surgery
Peter Maggs' chest wall was rebuilt using the technology after a large tumour was removed.
What you need to know about bread
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to cancer - so should we be worried about eating bread?
DNA tests for UK’s nuclear bomb veterans
A genetic study will look at whether damage was done to the DNA of veterans who saw nuclear weapon tests.
Top women doctors lose out in NHS pay stakes
The best paid male consultant pocketed £740,000 last year - two-and-a-half times that of the top woman.
'How doodling helped my depression'
James Garden says drawing helps him cope with his feelings.
Teenager Mercy Ngulube with HIV fighting for change
For 16 years, Mercy Ngulube felt unable to tell people she had HIV - but now she's a vocal campaigner.
Fathers may pass ovarian cancer risk to daughters
Many cases of seemingly sporadic ovarian cancer might actually be inherited from paternal genes.
Transgender woman breastfeeds baby in first recorded case, study says
She was able to produce enough milk to be the baby's only food source for the first six weeks, a study says.
Taking control
Sofie Hartley, who's 27, wants to have a hysterectomy so that she can take back control of her body.
Organ donations rising across the UK
An online consultation into a possible opt-out scheme in England has received more than 11,000 replies.
Life expectancy gap between rich and poor widens
Boys born in the richest areas are likely to outlive those born in the poorest by 8.4 years, a study says.
Ultra-processed foods 'linked to cancer'
French researchers studied effects of highly-processed foods, such as cakes, bread and chicken nuggets.
Lena Dunham undergoes hysterectomy after chronic pain
The Girls star reveals the pain of endometriosis led her to have surgery to remove her womb.
Is loneliness affecting your health?
BBC Radio 4 wants you to take part in an experiment on the extent and effects of loneliness
'I have Parkinson's at 39 but it's no reason to panic'
Marathon runner Aaron found he had Parkinson's aged 39 but through his love of exercise he's found a way to combat the symptoms.
'Xanax made my daughter an aggressive zombie'
A mum describes how she had her daughter arrested after she became violent because of the drug alprazolam.
Valentine's Day prompts mini baby boom, NHS data shows
There were 16,263 babies conceived in the week of Valentine's Day in 2015, NHS figures estimate.
Majority of over-65s would like more sex, survey finds
More than half of over-65s would like more sex, a new UK survey shows.
'Punished for a crime I hadn't committed'
Joanna is one of at least 9,000 non-smokers in the UK diagnosed with lung cancer every year.
Anger as reports into Tawel Fan ward scandal are delayed
Families react angrily to news two reports into serious failings at a mental health ward are to be delayed.
Pakistan gang 'stole spinal fluid from women'
The gang obtained the fluid from more than 12 women, including a teen, to sell on the black market.
Non-smoker's lung cancer
BBC legal correspondent, Clive Coleman, says his sister's diagnosis came too late to save her.
Cold open water plunge may provide instant pain relief
Doctors suggest a short, sharp cold water swim may offer an alternative to strong painkillers.
Orthorexia: My 'healthy food' eating disorder
Here's what extreme "clean-eating" did to one woman.
What makes us happy?
Scientists are researching how life's ups and downs affect our mental health.
Wombs for rent
Demand for surrogacy in Ukraine, one of Europe's poorest nations, is soaring. But what happens to the women involved?
Parkinson's sufferer ejected from Halfords 'for funny walk'
Chris Cartlidge says he was told to leave Halfords after his symptoms caused his leg to stiffen.
Josh Quigley cycled the world after surviving suicide
Josh Quigley rode over 10,000 miles to raise awareness of mental health issues after attempting to take his own life.
Transgender child: 'I think I'm a girl in a boy's body'
Kiera Puddefoot, 13, who is transgender, was previously known as Lucas.
Peter Rabbit film producers apologise over allergy scene
Sony Pictures "regrets" a scene in the film where bunnies pelt a character with blackberries.
NHS Scotland embarks on global radiologist search
Nine health boards are trying to attract radiologists to fill 32 vacancies across Scotland.
Schizophrenia patients calmed by video game
The patients learnt to use the technique in their daily lives to reduce the power of hallucinations.
Dorset schoolgirl 'lost confidence after fat letter'
A cricket-loving schoolgirl says she lost her passion for the sport after receiving the letter.
Take sick children to pharmacies first, parents told
Visits to GPs and A&E for "self-treatable" conditions cost the service £850m a year, NHS England says.
Menstruation taboo
How a traditional final rites ritual exposed a generational divide.
Why you should love your 'saggy boobs'
Blogger Chidera Eggerue wants women to celebrate breasts of all shapes and sizes.
Dystonia chronic pain 'completely changed my life'
Ann Pierce-Jones used to be full of confidence but now lives "day-to-day" in chronic pain.
Warning hundreds of fire deaths may be linked to skin creams
Skin creams containing paraffin are a fire risk, but most products do not contain a warning.
'I could've recovered from anorexia sooner'
A woman says it was only when she had therapy as an adult that she started to recover from anorexia.
Is social media causing childhood depression?
Do children spend too much time online and does social media use make them anxious and unhappy?
Mum explains why she kept teen pregnancy secret
Lucy Sherwood explains why she kept her pregnancy secret at the age of 15.
First human eggs grown in laboratory
The feat could lead to new ways of preserving women's fertility.
Schools struggle to get mental health help, says survey
Nearly half the 655 head teachers quizzed by a charity flagged this as an issue.
Sexual pain
One woman's story of a decade of wrongly diagnosed sexual pain has inspired a play - and with it, the hope that other women with sexual dysfunction can be helped.
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