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'I felt so low, I couldn't see a way out'
A record number of children seek help from Childline over suicidal thoughts and feelings.
Mental health care for new mothers in Wales 'unacceptable'
There is no mother and baby unit in Wales to help those suffering with mental health illnesses.
Concern over norovirus increase by Betsi Cadwaladr health board
Wales' largest health board urges people to be alert to sickness bug.
Male disease too
Breast cancer in men is rare but it's still an issue for the 10 men diagnosed with it every year in NI.
Man diagnosed with breast cancer
Ian Cranston underwent a mastectomy and warns that men can get breast cancer too.
Restaurant chain 'cut sugary drink sales' with price rise
A fall in sales of high-sugar drinks in Jamie's Italian restaurant chain was linked to the levy and menu changes.
Hip implant patients sue manufacturer
More than 300 individuals want compensation for injuries they claim were caused by DePuy metal-on-metal hips.
Hospitals in England to ban 'super-size' chocolate bars
Sweets and chocolate should be under a 250-calorie limit, NHS England says.
Why I secretly taped my disability assessment
Some ill and disabled people are so worried about the process, they are using mobile phones to secretly record those interviews, critics say.
Mesh surgeon investigated by NHS trust in Bristol
Tony Dixon works at Southmead Hospital and at the Spire private hospital in Bristol.
Scottish cardiac arrest resuscitation rates rise
A report finds new "models of care" have led to more Scots being successfully resuscitated following an arrest.
NHS patients to be asked about sexuality
NHS England says the question will deter discrimination against lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
Disabled children hate crime reports increasing
Families with disabled children describe being abused online and in the street.
How VR is helping to train a new generation of surgeons
Virtual reality technology that lets trainee surgeons feel "flesh and bone" is developed.
Conjoined twins survive gruelling journey to separation
The one-week-old baby girls had to go on a 15-hour journey on the back of a motorbike.
NHS praised after racist tweet about sickle cell disease sufferers
Blood donors come forward after the NHS condemns comments about sickle cell disease sufferers.
Magic mushrooms can 'reset' depressed brain
Psilocybin - the hallucinogenic ingredient in mushrooms - may help in depression, a study suggests.
Breast reconstruction: 'I wanted to feel normal again'
Rita had a mastectomy last year, after being diagnosed with stage three breast cancer.
Girl's lung collapsed after screaming at One Direction
The girl became short of breath during the concert but continued cheering "because she was a super fan".
Overweight child?
The key advice for helping children maintain a healthy weight and reducing their risk of obesity.
'First female nipple' broadcast in daytime TV advert for breast cancer
The advertisement for breast cancer awareness was seen on TV on Friday and will be fully broadcast on Monday.
'Psychotic nympho' Halloween outfit criticised by psychiatrists
Psychiatrists say the outfit stigmatises mental illness and is "one of the worst" they have seen.
Antibiotics 'may be lost' through overuse, says chief medical officer
England's chief medical officer is "really worried" about the threat of antibiotic resistance.
'Step change' needed in developing GP clusters, says report
Work pressure worries and a lack of clear direction are holding back GP "clusters" from doing more.
Prince Harry calls for regular HIV and Aids testing
The prince was accepting an honour on his mother's behalf at the Attitude magazine awards in London.
Is there period poverty in the UK?
We spoke to four college students about their experience.
The little girl who is always hungry
Six-year-old Megan has the rare Prader-Willi syndrome, which means she never feels full.
Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust back in special measures
A mother has criticised the trust over the treatment of her son in a mental health unit.
Baby talk: Mums' voices change when speaking to infants
Mums alter the timbre of their voice when talking to adults or babies, say US scientists.
Great Ormond Street Hospital 'failing' intersex children
A BBC investigation finds Great Ormond Street Hospital is failing to meet care standards.
Jeremy Hunt: Is government on track with more GPs promise?
The health secretary promised 5,000 more GPs by 2020.
Over the moon
Alison Farmer was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 40. Luckily, it was caught early. Here's the story of how she recovered - and went on to have her daughter.
NHS staff urged to get flu jabs to protect patients
Getting vaccinated is the best way to stop flu spreading and protect patients, NHS leaders say.
Elizabeth Hurley: ‘Breast cancer will be beaten’
Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley has told BBC Radio 5 live she believes breast cancer can be beaten.
Anime hero joins Japan's antibiotics resistance campaign
Japan's health ministry enlists Mobile Suit Gundam to combat overuse of antibiotics.
Jeremy Hunt to pledge £20,000 'golden hello' for rural GPs
The health secretary is to announce new steps to attract more doctors to the countryside and coast.
'My condition will kill me'
James Dunn has started a campaign to raise awareness for his rare genetic skin condition.
How a polio survivor is educating India's rural children
Sai Padma has not let the near constant pain of her disability stop her from teaching the children of remote Indian villages.
The flying eye hospital
A pioneering surgical team use an operating theatre on a plane and virtual reality technology.
'You see so much sadness'
The paramedics at the forefront of life and death in BBC One's Ambulance.
Quick to act
The maid of honour's life was saved by her two cousins, who had just learned how to do CPR.
Drawing identity
Twenty years after Bethlem Hospital founded a gallery the artists reveal how their mental health influenced their work.
Children's door-crush finger injuries 'can be lifelong'
Plastic surgeons say parents should fit safety catches on doors at home to prevent serious injury.
Pregabalin: Spending on 'new valium' greater in north
A charity says prescribers of pregabalin need to be vigilant about a drug that was linked to 111 deaths in a year.
Medicines research warning over Brexit
Britain risks losing its position in research and drug development without clarity, a research leader warns.
Men and miscarriage
Researchers think half of unexplained miscarriages could be linked to the man's health and have possibly found a treatment.
Are men forgotten after miscarriages?
One in four couples who discover they are pregnant have a miscarriage, but some men feel they are often forgotten about in terms of emotional support.
No laughing matter
Following a brutal assault Paul Pugh was left with pathological laughter - a condition which causes him to laugh at the most inappropriate moments.
The origami-inspired bots that could perform surgery
Researchers at MIT have developed miniature bots that can fold into a number of different shapes.
Runny eggs declared 'safe to eat'
The Food Standards Agency says raw and lightly cooked eggs, with the British Lion mark stamp, are safe.
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