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New research shows thousands of people with stage 4 cancer in England are living for two years or more.

Heading off racial confusion, an NHS Twitter account breaks out the gifs in appeal for more black donors.

Bunny Suicides cartoonist thought his chronic pain would mean he'd have to quit drawing.

A hospital's plans to create an emergency department for the elderly is welcomed by Age UK.

There have been small but significant improvements in people's happiness in the last year, say UK officials.

Chris Carter's motorsport dream has moved a step closer after he completed a testing session.

The average age of a first-time mother has risen from 24 to 28, new statistics suggest.

The survey by the British Pregnancy Advisory Service shows a majority back dedicated "buffer zones".

Demand for services is outstripping the rise in the number of people employed by the health service in England.

People with the disease give off a distinctive "breath-print" that could aid rapid diagnosis, say experts.

Girls are half as likely as boys to be physically active - and lack of confidence is to blame.

Doctors say black and Asian patients are needlessly dying while waiting for organ transplants because of a severe shortage of ethnic minority donors in the UK.

Meeting the patients of a MSF-run hospital in Jordan.

Jeanette Charity was found dead by paramedics having suffered a heart attack, an inquest hears.

A woman who later died should have had her 999 call classed as more urgent, an inquest hears.

Police warn of a "worrying upward trend" and call for social networks to remove images faster.

Trials will take place in London where 3.5 million patients will be able to have video consultations via smartphone.

Rates of the disease rose 63% in five years, led by infections in young heterosexual city dwellers.

New regulations allowing women from Northern Ireland to access abortion services come into force.

England's children's commissioner says the system must help children recover from traumatic upbringings.

Paul Mayhew-Archer wanted to try stand-up comedy before his condition deteriorated.

Beverley Thahane speaks out as new research shows at least 50 children a year in the UK get rickets.

Amelia who suffers with depression paints on herself as a replacement for self-harm.

One in 10 consultant roles is currently unfilled in England, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

It's 40 years since the first IVF baby was conceived.

Four directors got pay rises at a mental health trust dubbed "the undisputed worst" in the country.

Jessica Allen became pregnant with her own child while she was carrying another baby as a surrogate.

The decision was made after victims and families expressed strong views.

A chemical in the brain's "memory" region can allow people to suppress negative thoughts.

An 82-year-old woman fell ill after diet information, claim her family.

Some British children wait more than two years to be diagnosed with the condition, a report says.

Trials suggest the trillions of micro-organisms living in us alter immunotherapy's effectiveness.

New, life-changing medicines should reach patients more quickly under a new government scheme.

The African country has been battling the worst outbreak in recent times.

How should we talk about mental health?

Recent statistics suggest that suicide rates among people working at sea are rising.

Care providers are being asked to pay sleep-in staff the minimum wage, rather than a flat rate.

But heart disease leads to more deaths in deprived areas, says Office for National Statistics figures.

Rowan Venables, 15, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after seeing a gunman open fire.

Autism assistance dog Rishi has enhanced 11-year-old Jake's life, his family says.

The ineffective regulation of those practising talking therapies 'leaves patients at risk of harm'.

Dental health varies widely according to area and wealth, a report on the nation's teeth finds.

Regulator highlights fall in numbers registered to work with Brexit blamed by unions for 'alarming' trend.

US doctors say they have found molecules in the blood that can detect serious birth complications.

The health secretary says social media companies must help halt the rising rates of youth self-harm.

Organ donors are urged to speak to their families so their wishes are carried out.

Crimes are being committed by patients, staff and contractors, a new anti-fraud body says as it promises a crackdown.

Men often feel excluded because female partners are often the focus of attention in clinics, a charity says.

Even a few nights of poor sleep can lead to "repetitive negative thinking", experts say.

One in three adults might dismiss potential symptoms of this all-too-often deadly disease, say experts.