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Natalie Wilson is starting a 5,000 mile challenge to cycle the coastline of Great Britain on a recumbent trike.

A four-year-old becomes fifth in family to die from a 'mystery illness,' the News Letter reports.

The mother of a child with Asperger's syndrome is touched by the response after posting a poem on Facebook.

Experts urging schools, high streets and even takeaways to get on board in the fight against obesity.

Tristan has Asperger's syndrome and his mother penned a poem about his life.

Stomach bugs and ear aches are more likely among those who swim in the sea, researchers have found.

Holly was born with a condition that made it hard for her to open her eyes fully.

Ellie-May Clark collapsed at home after a doctor imposed a "10 minute" late rule, an inquest hears.

Young mum Nic Grundy's death in the radio soap has shocked listeners but thousands die from it each year.

A minimum price per unit of alcohol will come into force in Scotland in May, with ministers recommending 50p.

Over 70% of them will be overweight or obese before they reach middle age, health experts say.

Older people urged to think about donating their brains after they die to help dementia research.

The charity Beat says lack of knowledge is linked to more risk of the illness becoming life-threatening.

How one former beauty queen made it her mission to reduce the rate of female suicide in her country.

A charity wants a "national conversation" about death, saying the topic is now taboo for many.

The custody case of Mitsutoki Shigeta is one of the strangest to emerge from Asia's thriving industry.

Scientific breakthroughs take time to catch on, says the inventor of miniature hearts.

When Ronald Dlamini went blind it ended his sporting career, but now he's training other blind people to protect themselves.

The Homeless Period delivers boxes with sanitary products to centres supporting vulnerable women.

US scientists are developing wearable sensors to speed up the recovery of stroke patients.

Andrew MacLeod's daughter Kayley took her life, aged 21, after battling mental health problems.

A new mother says she pulled blood-soaked bandages from her body, seven weeks after giving birth.

An app in Greece is helping people donate their leftover drugs to those who can't afford to buy them.

Duke the Irish retriever is learning to walk on four paws after a 3D printed leg was made for him.

A bill which would introduce "opt-out" consent rules in England passes its first stage in Parliament.

The presenter had surgery for prostate cancer and says "it all seemed to go pretty well".

Mistakes made by the NHS in England could be a factor in thousands of deaths a year

Sipping acidic fruit teas between meals can wear away teeth, a study shows – and it's not the only thing.

Even unsweetened drinks are acidic and should not be drunk between meals, researchers say.

The lab-grown versions made from a patient's cancer can predict whether drugs will actually work.

Should doctors continue to hand over names and addresses to immigration officers, asks the NHS in England.

People with a history of depression tell the BBC about their experiences of taking anti-depressants

One 12-year-old boy had to have part of his bowel removed after swallowing the magnetic balls.

Hospital consultants warn over patient safety as the longest waits to be seen in emergency units rise.

Scientists say more people could benefit from taking pills to reduce the symptoms of acute depression.

Scientists hail "good news for patients" as analysis finds 21 drugs reduce symptoms of depression.

The patient had been living for three years with the 1.8kg tumour, which was larger than his head.

Specific batches of Ventolin Accuhaler and Seretide Accuhaler do not deliver the full dose.

Figures show one in 12 posts in England is unfilled - enough to staff 10 large hospitals.

What do we know about the risks of dementia from drinking alcohol?

The PM wants concerns over a pregnancy test, vaginal mesh implants and an epilepsy drug to be looked at.

Polyphenols found in red wine helped fend off harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study finds.

Simon Field might not be able to move but he can still communicate, by blinking.

Lots of us use wipes to keep our kitchen surfaces clean. But is it worth it?

Woman notices her sister is suffering from a stroke while they spoke on a FaceTime call.

The parents of a boy with a mystery illness lose a fight in the High Court for doctors to continue life support.

Scientists uncover faulty genes behind a rare blood vessel disorder and say cancer drugs could treat it.

Doctors can stop providing life support to Alfie Evans against his parents' wishes, a court rules.

There was a four-fold increase in cases in 2017 compared with the previous year.

Kirsty Sharman admits a public order offence after leaving a foul-mouthed note on an ambulance.