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A&E volunteer students 'will work within capabilities'
But bosses insist medical students helping meet winter NHS demand will work within their abilities.
Beads of Courage
Children undergoing cancer treatment receive beads to document their journey and one mum wants to expand the scheme.
London's January air quality 'best in 10 years'
The capital has breached air pollution limits by 6 January every year since 2008.
NI's chief nursing officer says A&E's 'not in crisis'
Northern Ireland's chief nursing officer says NI emergency departments are "not in crisis".
Weston's tribute to 'remarkable' Falklands surgeon
The Falkands veteran says Surgeon Captain Rick Jolly saved his life and transformed field medicine.
'Being a teenage mother is so lonely'
New guidelines aim to cut UK teenage pregnancy rates which remain among the highest in Europe.
French salmonella baby milk scandal 'affects 83 countries'
The boss of French firm Lactalis says up to 12 million boxes of formula are now subject to a recall.
Living with Alzheimer's at the age of 30
"I'm not going to get better, I'm just going to get worse," says Daniel Bradbury.
More children having teeth out in hospital in England
In one case a 14-year-old's adult teeth were removed due to fizzy drinks and they needed false teeth.
'Liver branding' surgeon Simon Bramhall fined £10,000
Simon Bramhall is fined for branding his initials on two patients' livers.
Breast cancer survival 'unaffected by faulty gene'
Young breast cancer patients with faulty BRCA genes have the same survival chances as those without, a study has found.
Personality issue
Professionals are asking for earlier and better treatment for this poorly understood condition.
'UK should follow Wales' lead on organ donation'
Liver transplant patient Ellie Lacey urges other UK nations to move to presumed consent organ donation.
Teenager dies after catching flu virus
Tributes are paid to an 18-year-old woman who died in hospital a week after becoming ill.
Cycling does not harm men's sexual health, study says
The sexual and urinary health of cyclists is comparable with runners and swimmers, a study suggests.
Reality Check: Is NHS funding worse in Wales?
Theresa May criticised the NHS in Wales for missing targets and claimed funding had been cut.
Magician Dynamo surprises Hampshire youth club
The world famous magician performs tricks at a youth club and offers its members some advice.
The 3,000-mile trip for mental health
Jake Tyler began his epic expedition after suffering a "breakdown" in April 2016.
Patients 'dying in hospital corridors'
Doctors write to the PM warning care is being compromised by 'intolerable' conditions this winter.
Flu cases: Surge in hospital admissions
Hospitals in England are seeing very high rates of patients with flu, according to Public Health England.
CES 2018: Willow and Freemie breast pumps offer mums freedom
The battery-powered devices are designed to be worn more discreetly than traditional pumps.
Car share: Driving away depression
Like Minds: The little yellow car that's tackling depression.
Gig Buddies helps people with learning difficulties to go out
A charity pairs people with learning difficulties, who feel daunted by going to gigs, with volunteers.
Painting over loneliness - how art can beat the blues
A Singapore artist has taken to painting murals across the city to help alleviate her loneliness.
Why do the majority of NHS staff not get the flu vaccine?
Less than half of healthcare workers in Scotland are taking up the offer of a flu jab. Why?
Basildon, Southend and Broomfield hospitals back merger plans
Three hospital trusts back merger proposals that could create one of the largest NHS trusts.
MP calls for ban on high-caffeine energy drinks
Maria Caulfield raised the issue after the suicide of a constituent, whose family said energy drinks contributed to his anxiety.
Churchill Hospital chemotherapy treatment 'unsustainable'
A memo to staff says patients face treatment delays because of staff shortages.
Patients' concerns over chronic pain treatment removal
More than 80 people in Hull and East Yorkshire face losing their NHS treatment for chronic pain.
Pharma giant Pfizer pulls out of research into Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's charities call the news a "heavy blow" to those living with dementia.
Sister shares graveside photo to encourage smear tests
A cancer victim's sister has shared a graveside picture to highlight the importance of smear tests.
Bath hospital's giggle doctor making children smile
Dr Ding Dong entertains children in Bath's Royal United Hospital.
South Wales Police want mental health lessons for young people
It comes as one force sees a significant rise in young people being detained under the Mental Health Act.
Most people who try one cigarette become daily smokers, study says
The study's authors say the research shows the "remarkable hold" cigarettes can establish after one experience.
Double amputee teen racing driver makes comeback
Having his legs amputated below the knee hasn't stopped Billy Monger getting back in the driving seat.
Hearing hints
The signs you have a problem - and what you can do about it.
They wouldn’t let sister die
A car crash left Polly Kitzinger with devastating brain injuries. Her family was unable to persuade doctors to let her die.
Is Worthing man the UK's fittest 76-year-old?
Ted Pollard once competed against Arnold Schwarzenegger in Mr Universe.
Danielle Lloyd on why she wants to gender select her next child
Danielle Lloyd has told BBC 5 live she wants to pick the gender of her next child.
Once-a-week pill for HIV shows promise in animals
Trials could begin in humans after successful tests of a slow-release oral tablet in pigs, claim US researchers.
'True gent' lorry driver gets pregnant woman to hospital in Essex
A low-loader driver carries a pregnant woman's car through flood water while she is in labour.
Scottish A&E waits at highest level in final week of 2017
More than 1,000 people spent more than eight hours waiting in emergency departments over the festive break.
Women 'more likely' to suffer winter depression and mood changes
A University on Glasgow study suggests low mood and tiredness are not linked to lifestyle factors.
'10-dummy trick' to help baby sleep a social media hit
How an Essex couple used the "10-dummy trick" to help their daughter sleep.
Singing 'speeds up' recovery from post-natal depression
Mothers in group singing sessions with babies have faster improvement in symptoms, a study suggests.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil sales are rocketing, but is it a cholesterol-busting wonder food, or is this dangerous hype?
Male suicide: The sisters fighting for their dad
Emma and Toni on the five letters that could save another man like their dad.
Kickstart your fitness
Many of us make New Year's resolutions to lose weight and get fit, so can tech help us stick to them?
Travellers being encouraged to fake illness, says ABTA
ABTA says millions of holidaymakers are being asked to pretend they were sick while away.
'Raw water': A dangerous new health craze?
Start-ups in the US are charging up to £4 per litre of untreated spring water.
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