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Charlotte's search
Charlotte Church finds groundbreaking brain imaging and psychoactive drugs could treat mental illness.
Hearing voices
Like Minds: One in 10 of us will at some point hear a voice that isn’t there.
French baby milk scandal explained
The world's second biggest producer of dairy products is in deep trouble - this is why.
Dialysis abroad
When Javier Artigas saved the life of a famous writer it led to a meeting with a billionaire - which enabled him to help kidney dialysis patients travel the world.
One cigarette a day 'increases heart disease and stroke risk'
Smoking even one cigarette a day increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, a study finds.
Cure hope for Berkshire woman with vomiting condition
Rebecca Griffiths suffering from a debilitating syndrome may finally be about to get the cure she needs.
Welsh NHS systems back up after computer 'chaos'
Doctors were unable to access patient records due to technical problems, causing "chaos".
Theresa May urged to extend smear tests to under 25s
The prime minister says she will look at the rules and urges women not to avoid the tests.
Autism assessments 'taking too long'
One mother said it took five years and £6,000 to get her son assessed and his condition recognised.
Former Labour minister opens up about being diagnosed with brain cancer
The former Labour minister on living with brain cancer and campaigning on treatment for others.
'I felt violated'
Sexual assault victims say they may be risking their health but even booking a smear test is too traumatic.
Five young people share their concerns about the future
Five people share their concerns as a survey suggests youth confidence and happiness is declining.
Why stress makes you fat
Dr Michael Mosley explores the link between stress and over-eating - and the best stress-busting techniques.
'Growing problem' of addiction to prescription drugs probed
A review into the "growing problem" of prescription drug addiction in England is launched.
Boris Johnson rebuked over NHS cash plea
Theresa May tells the foreign secretary conversations about health funding should be in private.
New drugs access 'faster than ever' - Welsh Government
Faster access to new drugs is "making a real difference to people's lives".
Isaiah Haastrup: 'God should decide' when baby dies
The mother of an 11-month-old on life support tells a court doctors should not decide when he dies.
Sugar tax: Drinks becoming pricier and in smaller bottles
Those who like a fizzy drink will soon be paying more to enjoy them, when the sugar tax comes into force in April this year.
Scottish A&E waiting times show improvement
Waiting times at Scotland's A&E show some improvement as fewer people attend emergency departments.
'Care home residents failed by Welsh Government inaction'
A lack of progress in the overuse of anti-psychotics and prevention of falls are among the areas criticised.
Gas detecting pill could diagnose poor gut health
The capsule can measure gas levels and transmit this information to a mobile phone app.
Children in England 'deserve better' from healthcare
England has not made the same strides as Wales and Scotland to improve care, a report says.
The good A&E facing unprecedented winter pressures
How a hospital with some of the best NHS waiting times ended up with patients waiting in corridors.
Joey Barton speaks out about gambling addiction
The footballer says he thinks he'll always be in recovery from the addiction.
Should I find out?
Huntington's disease runs through Jackie Harrison's family, but should she take a test which will tell her if she will get it too?
Backpack midwife
For many people in remote regions access to healthcare is limited, so tech is coming to their aid.
Asthma patients 'not receiving basic care'
Majority of patients do not get the basic care which could prevent two out of three asthma deaths
Disabilities caused in babies by epilepsy drug a 'scandal'
It is thought 20,000 children have been left with disabilities caused by sodium valproate.
Sick baby's condition 'will not improve', High Court told
Doctors tell the High Court intensive care treatment for Isaiah Haastrup is not in his interests.
What happens during a smear test?
Doctor Philippa Kaye talks us through what's involved during a cervical screening test.
A&E stats may have to be recalculated
Changes to the collection of A&E statistics raise concerns the NHS is under more pressure than thought.
Embarrassment makes women avoid smear tests, charity says
Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35 but a majority are not aware of the risk.
The Ilford woman who carries her heart in a rucksack
Selwa Hussain is the first woman in the UK to leave hospital with an artificial heart.
Boxer Bradley Smith: 'How anxiety nearly ruined me'
Bradley Smith, 20, from St Ives, people should talk more about mental health.
Persian shallot 'could help fight TB antibiotic resistance'
Properties in Persian shallots could boost the effects of antibiotic treatment, a study says.
Church of England warns future of Down's 'under question'
The Church of England fears new pre-natal tests could lead to a rise in abortions of babies with Down's.
Horse trampling woman's face rebuilt
Libby Keating's face was repaired by experts at St George's Hospital in Tooting.
Flu season
Flu comes along every year - but just how bad it will be is hard to predict.
'The infection took my nose and legs'
Oxford professor Liz Frood was fit and healthy until she was struck by what she thought was a stomach bug.
'Adolescence now lasts from 10 to 24'
Delayed marriage and parenthood has pushed back perceptions of when adulthood starts.
NHS bail-outs could become new normal, National Audit Office says
Money meant to transform services has been used to shore up finances, the National Audit Office says.
Cancer blood test ‘enormously exciting’
Scientists move nearer to one of the biggest goals in medicine - a universal blood test for cancer.
Should there be a right to die?
Two women explain their opposing views on the contentious right-to-die issue.
A&E safety risks in Wales 'unacceptable'
Hospital safety is being "compromised to an unacceptable degree", Welsh emergency consultants warn.
UK 'in grip of worst flu season since 2011'
Latest weekly figures show rise in numbers of patients going to their GP and being admitted to hospital.
Noel Conway: Terminally ill man granted assisted dying appeal
Noel Conway wins the right to challenge a High Court decision against changing the law on assisted dying.
Scottish NHS waiting times performance at new low
The latest weekly figures showed that 77.9% of patients were dealt with within the four-hour target time.
The choir helping people with dementia
"He comes alive when he's here."
Angelina Jolie gene testing for all?
Testing everyone for cancer risk genes would save lives and is cost effective say doctors.
Using cannabis helped ease 'frightening' tremors
A mother-of-two from Pembroke Dock wants to see cannabis legalised to help ease symptoms like hers.
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