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NHS contaminated blood was 'criminal cover-up' - Burnham
Former Health Secretary Andy Burnham calls for a "Hillsborough-style inquiry" into the claims.
Alcohol binge can upset heart's rhythm, say researchers
Researchers studied the impact in volunteers visiting the Munich Oktoberfest.
Marathon pact
Jonny Benjamin says running with the man who stopped him jumping from a bridge was ‘emotional’.
Mental health care cuts in England 'to total £4.5m'
Data from 127 clinical commissioning groups also suggests total spending will rise by 4.15% in 2017/18.
Inside a neonatal intensive care unit
What does it take to care for the sickest premature babies? 5 live takes a look inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Burnley General hospital.
Derby button battery girl Kacie Barradell home after ordeal
Kacie Barradell had the battery removed in hospital after it caused serious internal damage.
Exercise 'keeps the mind sharp' in over-50s, study finds
The brain is fed with more oxygen and nutrients, boosting thinking and memory skills.
Welsh patient waits four years to leave hospital
The patient was declared fit for discharge more than 1,300 days ago, but has not left hospital.
Malaria: Kenya, Ghana and Malawi get first vaccine
It should prevent four in 10 cases of the disease, but it is the first "real world" trial.
At a loss
Survivors say the pain of bereavement can easily push people into mental illness without proper support.
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg on grief: ‘It does get better’
Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg speaks movingly about her grief after the death of her husband.
'I've given up everything to care for Mum'
Sue Jenkins says she has given up her life to care for her 88-year-old mother who has dementia.
Sixteen-year-old's revolutionary heart surgery idea
A teenager on work experience came with a way for surgeons to see who has previously had surgery.
Shrewsbury trust warned over baby heart monitoring in 2007
Since then, failures to monitor foetal heart rates have contributed to the deaths of five babies.
Brain Tumour Charity cautious about Italy mobile phone ruling
Charity urges caution after a ruling in Italy about mobile phone use and brain tumour growth.
Princes open up about Diana for mental health campaign
Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge spoke frankly about Diana's death.
'Thousands of people read about my testicular cancer'
After Andrew Lowden's blog was shared widely, he launched #testicletuesday to raise awareness.
Global plan to wipe out hepatitis
Viral hepatitis is killing as many people worldwide as HIV and TB, says the World Health Organization.
Shops agree to limit sugary drinks sales in hospitals
The NHS in England wants to reduce sugar intake by patients and staff to reduce health problems.
Balloon emergency surgery treatment gets £1.1m Aberdeen study
Initial treatment for life-threatening bleeding injuries is trialled by the University of Aberdeen.
Early hip fracture surgery will save hundreds of lives
A report shows 8% fewer patients die within 30 days if they get surgery within 24 hours.
New evidence in France of harm from epilepsy drug valproate
A preliminary French study suggests valproate caused serious malformations in up to 4,100 children.
Tennant and Colman support selfie mental health campaign
The stars of Broadchurch are among celebrities posting selfies to support a mental health initiative.
Superwoman Serena
Most women struggle to get out of bed when eight weeks' pregnant. How did Serena win a Grand Slam title?
Cycling to work can cut cancer and heart disease, says study
Study of 250,000 UK commuters shows walking is good too but suggests two wheels are best.
Experts excited by brain 'wonder-drug'
A drug for depression could stop all neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia, scientists hope.
Controlled amino acid diet 'could help cancer treatment'
Tests on mice found restricting some amino acids slowed the development of tumours.
Molecule link to diabetic kidney disease
Edinburgh University scientists say the findings could lead to new therapies.
Obesity campaigners call for more salads and fewer puddings in school
Obesity Action Scotland says that school meals offer a "unique opportunity" to tackle childhood obesity.
Harry says sharing experience of grief was 'only right'
Prince Harry says he had to talk about the death of his mother after encouraging others to open up.
Overnight acne
When Judith Donald developed acne suddenly at the age of 23 it really knocked her confidence.
Most teenagers happy with life, study finds
But bullying and anxiety over exams remains a problem for many, an international study finds.
Trombones play the same tune for charity
Musicians around the world rally to raise money for trombonist who has cancer.
'Artificial intelligence glasses' giving sight to blind man
A blind man from Dunstable has been helped to see using "artificial intelligence glasses".
Housing problems causing mental illness, says charity
Issues like eviction are pushing people to into anxiety, depression and panic attacks, says Shelter.
'Phenomenal' progress in fighting tropical diseases
There has been a record-breaking achievement in distributing tablets to fight neglected tropical diseases, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says.
More NHS mental health patients treated privately
NHS spending on private mental health inpatient beds is rising, BBC freedom of information requests show.
Vaginal mesh implants: Hundreds sue NHS over 'barbaric' treatment
The mesh can cut into the vagina, leaving some women unable to walk, work or have sex.
Prince William says keeping a stiff upper lip can damage health
The Duke of Cambridge says he wants his children to grow up able to talk about their feelings.
Prince William and Lady Gaga discuss mental health
Watch an excerpt of their video conversation from their homes in London and Los Angeles.
Prince Harry 'in total chaos' over mother Diana's death
The prince was close to a breakdown before eventually getting counselling nearly 20 years after Diana's death.
Medics use video to help parents of neo-natal babies
A new scheme is being trialled at a Glasgow hospital to help parents keep in touch with their babies.
Swansea University smart bandage trials 'within 12 months'
The bandages would use real-time 5G technology to monitor and record what treatment is needed.
UK funding increased to fight neglected tropical diseases
More than one billion people in the poorest countries are affected by treatable diseases.
Cancer survivor climbing a mountain using crutches
A bone cancer survivor has told BBC 5 live she climbed a mountain on crutches
FGM charge for Detroit doctor Jumana Nagarwala in US first
Jumana Nagarwala could face life in jail if convicted of mutilating young girls over more than a decade.
Meet the parents of children with a difficult diagnosis
How Facebook videos have given an important voice to parents and children
Parents' anger at baby deaths NHS trust
Hayley Matthews says baby Jack adds to the list of avoidable deaths at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust.
'Politics is destroying British heart surgery'
In this Viewsnight, surgeon Stephen Westaby condemns what he calls a culture of blame in the NHS.
Parents' anger at baby deaths NHS trust
Bereaved parents criticise the NHS trust at the centre of an investigation into its maternity services.
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