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Despite being adopted by caring UK families in the early 90s, the mental scars are often visible.

Brain scans may help predict which teenagers go on to develop drug problems, a study suggests.

Women in South Korea will be the first in the world to live an average of 90 years.

A scientist in the US thinks fitness apps could be "doing more harm than good".

In those deficient, the therapy may improve bone health, but at what cost?

A mother seeks to make Facebook block an account that posted images falsely claiming her son had cancer.

After the actress ate a spider's leg, we look at whether the UK should embrace eating insects.

NHS Wales is doing as well as - and in some areas better than - other UK nations in a range of health quality indicators.

Hospital services in nearly two-thirds of England could be cut or scaled back, BBC analysis shows.

The therapy comes from watching the meerkats play and interact with each other in their playpen

The TV and radio host has written a personal book on coping with depression.

This Birmingham hospital is the first of its kind to get top marks from inspectors.

Birmingham Children's Hospital, criticised for failings eight years ago, now declared "outstanding" by inspectors.

It could open the door to a new type of medicine for preventing and treating pain.

Brazilian Ricardo Shimosakai is a tourist agent who specialises in finding holiday packages for people with mobility issues.

Teddy was "very distressed" and pushed his mother away when she tried to feed him.

Bin collections and libraries could be among services cut, despite council tax rises of up to 4.99%.

Doctors say only some patients will be suitable to try it, being so high risk.

Comedian David Baddiel has made a documentary about the impact of his father's rare form of dementia.

When her baby boy stopped breastfeeding, Sarah Boyle insisted on a hospital scan.

A deficit of £900m has been racked up by NHS trusts as they struggle to cope during the 'challenging winter'.

'We have had to lie our children on the floor in a toilet to change them,' says a campaigner.

A £95m package is announced to support education and training programmes for healthcare professionals in Wales.

We should not 'sugar-coat' the negative aspects of life, says author Svend Brinkmann

A cancer survival gap is growing between people living in the most and least deprived parts of Scotland, a charity warns.

Rare genetic condition Williams Syndrome needs more support, a Swansea University professor warns.

Microsoft's founder warns a virus, possibly created by terrorists, could have a catastrophic effect.

Cuts to local authority funding are responsible for problems in the social care system, the Labour leader says.

Andy Sandness was 21 when a suicide attempt left him with a face almost destroyed by a gunshot.

Brits in one place do just that - but critics say it can deter people from seeking help.

Bill Gates is 'hopeful' a Trump-led team could plan a response to a global epidemic

Researchers in Cardiff develop a new "highly-efficient" method of extracting disease-fighting compounds.

Comedian Romina Puma asks whether she should mention her disability when online dating.

Helen and Neil Robinson have communicated using sign language up to now.

Scientists are calling for more people to donate their brains to research to help find cures for mental and psychological disorders.

Doctors have started using virtual reality to help kids overcome their fear of MRI scanners in hospitals.

Lord Monson says his addicted son killed himself days after no hospital bed could be found.

The NHS says sorry to a Devon woman told "the computer is asking the questions" when she dialled the non-emergency service.

Families describe the moment they shared the news that no-one wants to hear

Food should be fortified with the vitamin for improved health, researchers claim.

The number of over 65s not getting enough help rises as care services are "close to collapse", says charity.

Meet David, the blind cook and his autistic helper Peter

Every year in the UK, 3,000 people's sight is damaged by a condition called giant cell arteritis. Dr Saleyah Ahsan explains what to look out for.

Greater use of steroids in mothers-to-be and a focus on preventing infection are being credited.

It’s one of the hardest things a parent can do, so UCLH Cancer Collaborative has released an animated film with advice on how to talk to children about a cancer diagnosis.

Jen donated a kidney to a stranger to make sure her husband would receive a kidney transplant.

Young people who have grown up in care are far more likely to die in early adulthood, figures reveal.

Taking the pills is illegal and can lead to imprisonment - which campaigners say must end.

Women who survived breast cancer proudly bare their scars in alternative lingerie.