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The musicians hope to show that disabled people can and should be more involved in classical music.

In Qatar, over 70% of the population is overweight or obese.

Nursing students at a number of universities struggle with student loan overpayments, says the nurses' union.

ITV's Andrea McLean, who reached early menopause, tells commuters to cut hot flush sufferers "slack".

Ambulance service bosses have warned Worcestershire Royal that patients face "significant risk of harm".

Twenty-nine-year-old Tracy has acne, and worries about what people think of her at work.

Lex has rosacea and says it's hard to be honest about her skin online.

The plan aims to review the number of medicines taken by residents, which can be 10 or more.

Infrared technology and artificial intelligence offer a better way to take care of dementia patients. It can scan their vital signs 24 hours a day.

Why one disabled BBC journalist has found the reporting of Stephen Hawking's death troubling.

GPs prescribed nearly 24 million potentially addictive painkillers, equivalent to 2,700 an hour.

How a woman came up with an idea that could have revolutionised blood testing - if it had worked.

A toddler who was born with a hole in her heart has had her home revamped by builders.

The weird semi-aquatic creature's milk could lead to the creation of a new type of antibiotic.

Leora is a student who takes a 'smart drug' to help her cope with the pressures of university.

At the age of 17 Sherry Denness tried to kill herself nine times in 10 days, and only then got the help she needed.

"I think he's done more than anyone else," says a former student.

Jeremy Corbyn quotes the late Prof Hawkins when he asks about finances and staff numbers in the NHS.

A hysteroscopy examines the inside of the womb and improves diagnosis, health officials say.

Despite a crippling illness, Stephen Hawking became one of the most respected scientists of his age.

The physicist, who has died aged 76, had motor neurone disease.

Researchers hope it could pave the way for needle-free inoculations for lots of different diseases.

NHS Digital says all cases should be logged by clinics to help them keep tabs on any safety issues.

How Mexican entrepreneur Ixchel Anaya launched a reusable nappies business that exports around the globe.

The chancellor gives the clearest indication yet he is prepared to find more cash for the health service.

A law introducing a minimum price on alcohol has passed its first hurdle in the assembly

Allergies made a young dancer afraid of food and she was the size of a six-year-old at the age of 11.

The Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine will stop NHS homeopathy in April.

Some takeaway dishes have half an adult's recommended daily allowance in just one dish, an analysis finds.

At 14 Sian Preddy was told she was profoundly deaf but she has not let it get in the way of her job.

Qatar is taking drastic action to help people lose weight and fight diabetes.

A moment of fear in the air is part of a rehab programme in Australia.

Here's why some Norwegians are making a day trip to Sweden to get their sugar fix.

When Noah's mother was diagnosed with cancer, he came up with an idea to express his grief. Now his idea is being made into a book.

Tony Dixon is currently under investigation by North Bristol NHS Trust and the General Medical Council.

The online reference tool, designed by health experts, aims to stem the cosmetic surgery "designer vagina" trend.

Why are people so upset at the video of football pundit Jamie Carragher spitting?

Norway has led the way in introducing a sugar tax - but not everybody in the country is a fan.

A faulty gene means two sisters are at a higher risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

Two patients operated on by consultant neurosurgeon Hussien El-Maghraby went on to die.

Research finds that nerves controlling the legs decrease by around 30% by the age of 75.

Scientists say empathy is not just something we learn - it is also affected by our genes.

Guidance includes dealing with patients confused between their gender preference and their birth gender.

One woman has finally found good care after years of struggling with the condition

Four people from the University of Birmingham's 1000 Elders group on what they might do differently.

Beth Cobbold, 21, from Ipswich, said she would not be alive without blood donations.

A study finds women have fewer regrets about casual sex if they initiated it and the sex was good.

Lucy, from Bradford, uses a technique not currently in the UK to produce realistic 3D looking nipples for breast cancer survivors.

Mother Nicole decided against a Caesarean section, and all the boys are doing well.

"A patient died due entirely to the dangerous overcrowding of the department," a leaked email says.