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Charlie Gard's parents lose life support court appeal
Appeal court judges rule doctors can stop life-support treatment to eight-month-old Charlie Gard.
Ancestry.com denies exploiting users' DNA
The genealogy service says it is changing its terms and conditions after being criticised.
Fitness trackers 'poor at measuring calories burned'
But they are accurate at measuring heart rate, a study of seven devices has found.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Ethiopian wins top WHO job
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus chosen as new boss of the World Health Organization
Assaults between care home residents reported daily
More than one assault a day was reported to police between 2014 and 2016, File on 4 found.
'Half a glass of wine every day' increases breast cancer risk
That's what a report says - but we look at all the risks of breast cancer for women.
Conservative social care funding cap: Theresa May defends changes
The PM says her plans will prevent the system from collapse after U-turn over cap on care costs.
General election: Theresa May denies social care U-turn
Revised Tory plans will include an option for an "absolute limit" on total costs following criticism.
Microwave mushrooms 'to keep their goodness', scientists say
Grilling and microwaving are the best ways to cook the fungi, a Spanish study says.
Intersex patients 'routinely lied to by doctors'
Doctors in the UK routinely lied to patients with disorders of sex development known as intersex conditions, the BBC finds.
General election 2017: New warning over social care plans
An ex-minister says there is a "lottery" in the way councils use existing deferred payment schemes.
IVF treatment girl returns to Newcastle Centre for Life
"I was made out of two tiny little cells in a little glass tube," says seven-year-old Hannah.
Doctor in the house
As part of the fight against mental health problems we have a very much underutilised tool - food.
Body over mind
Research on the role of the immune system in depression.
Mental health deaths probed at Essex NHS trust
Essex police are looking into about 20 deaths, according to the mother of one of those who died.
Intersex
Jeanette was 50 when she discovered the truth about her own body.
Parkrun triumph for runner who recovered from two strokes
Ben Parker ran the Kesgrave course despite having suffered two strokes caused by a hole in his heart.
Top doc
The World Health Organization is recruiting a boss. Hear from the three candidates for the top job in their own words.
UK's first proton beam machine arrives at Newport clinic
The UK's first high-energy proton beam machine will offer treatments next year, the firm behind it says.
Cigarettes sold in plain green packs under new rules
Standardised tobacco packaging rules come into force to try to put young people off smoking.
Five tips from the ‘happiest man on earth’.
Renowned expert and author on compassion and happiness Matthieu Ricard, often called the ‘happiest man on earth', offers his five top tips for happiness.
NHS performance data delay 'disappointing', regulator says
An NHS regulator was advised against publishing performance data by the government.
More than 10,000 defibrillators in public places 'could be faulty'
Users are urged to check the devices' battery connections, which may not be working properly.
'Spice' ban one year on
It's a year since the ban on so-called legal highs, but has making it illegal stopped people from using it?
Shock therapy
ECT has recently been used in some countries as a treatment for children who severely self injure.
Instagram 'worst for young mental health'
Users were asked to score social media platforms on issues including anxiety, loneliness, and body image.
Dementia: Why son fears for mum's future care
The BBC last saw dementia-sufferer Andriani in 2014. Her deterioration has been rapid - while the costs to care for her rise.
Chester hospital baby deaths to be investigated by police
Countess of Chester hospital recorded a "higher than usual" mortality rate.
ASOS backlash for listing UK size 10 as 'large'
A Twitter user called out the online retailer after seeing a pair of UK size 10 shorts listed as 'large'.
Mum's warning after daughter dies of meningitis W
Lauren Sandell was 18 years old when she died from the disease, a few months after starting university.
Exercise programme 'can reduce concussion' in youth rugby
Strength, balance and movement exercises help teenagers avoid injury, a study says.
Can too much caffeine kill you?
Sixteen-year-old Davis Cripe died in the US after drinking caffeine too quickly.
A creepy solution
What are the options for tackling antibiotic resistance?
Private surgery 'needs better patient safety regulation'
Surgical leaders are calling for a stronger focus on patient safety in private hospitals.
Echopixel - the new 3D image tool for surgeons
Echopixel allows surgeons to view and interact with a patient's scans in 3D.
Jordan's story
Jordan Bone is a top beauty vlogger with more than 200,000 YouTube subscribers.
Beauty sleep is a real thing, research shows
People who miss out on sleep do appear less attractive to others, researchers have shown.
'Fat but fit is a big fat myth'
Researchers say being fat but medically fit does not protect people from heart disease.
NHS cyber attack: A&Es 'fully open' again
Patients are no longer being diverted away from A&E units following the cyber attack, NHS bosses say.
ARM to provide chips for brain injury implants
The project could help those with brain or spinal injuries to receive sensory feedback.
Cancer drug price hike company investigated
European investigators are looking at claims that Aspen Pharma excessively increased the price of cancer drugs.
US teen died after drinking caffeine too quickly, coroner says
A coroner says the healthy 16-year-old drank several highly-caffeinated drinks too quickly.
Allow nurses with dementia to continue working
UK nursing union the RCN says "reasonable adjustments" could be made to the job so they can work safely.
Love to Move: Chair-based gymnastics scheme boost for those with dementia
A new chair-based gymnastics exercise programme has significant benefits for those with dementia, says a new report.
Road accidents biggest global killer of teenagers
More than 1.2 million adolescents died in 2015, with road injuries causing about one in 10 deaths.
Union condemns cuts to school nurses
The Royal College of Nursing voices concern over drops in school nurse and health visitor numbers.
Plant chemicals hope for 'alternative contraceptives'
Sperm is stopped in its tracks but there are no side-effects, scientists say.
Gene genie
DNA-testing kits for health and fitness are growing in popularity, but is it all hype?
General election: Labour's '£7.4bn a year extra for NHS'
It says it would set tougher A&E targets and upgrade IT, but the Tories say the plans are nonsense.
NHS cyber-attack: No 'second spike' but disruption continues
Jeremy Hunt says a lack of new attacks is "encouraging", but at least 16 hospital trusts are still affected.
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