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With Britons being warned over the worst outbreak of flu in Australia and New Zealand, should we all get a jab?

County Down woman Sarah McAleer said trauma from the diagnosis turned her hair white overnight.

Using antibiotics to protect against infection will save more babies' lives, say experts.

Odette was sleeping rough in a park when she found out she was pregnant.

Health bosses say bad winter in Australia and New Zealand should act as a warning for the UK.

Mothers-to-be are still advised to avoid all alcohol "just in case", because it may not be completely safe.

Attackers could gain control over the pumps if they exploited the flaws, warns a security researcher

Health officials say the novel approach could save lives by spotting the early signs of disease.

Whipps Cross Hospital shows signs of improvement two years after being placed in special measures.

The practices say that amid a GP shortage taking on any more patients would put people at risk.

Alison Morton was 25 when she was diagnosed with an illness that leaves her with constant pain and profound fatigue.

A BBC investigation has seen first-hand of the devastating impact of the prescription drug pregabalin which has 'flooded' the black market.

The huge variation means good quality care cannot be delivered, says the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Monmouthshire GP Dr Helen Webberley's practice is restricted while medical authorities investigate.

Health workers tell the BBC the assessments left some patients being denied NHS care.

Jack Ferguson, 13, races go-karts, despite conditions so severe doctors told him not to play sport.

Four women explain why they have stopped drinking alcohol and how it's affected their outlook on life.

Many women don't go for cervical screening, so scientists found another way to test for abnormal cells.

Amie drank 30 pints a weekend to "keep up with the boys" - but now she has had no alcohol for 16 months.

Recounting events can make people "relive the worst parts", and may open themselves up to trolling.

One in 20 people is being prescribed potentially addictive painkillers for too long with little benefit, says report.

A look at the sums behind Theresa May's claim in Parliament.

The parents of Jemima Layzell, 13, said they were very proud of her legacy.

How one free clinic in Kerala, India, is helping the transgender community.

Research finds aspirin stimulates the regeneration of damaged tooth structure.

Auditors are concerned the rising cost of clinical negligence is too high a burden for hospitals.

"Upselling" is fuelling obesity by persuading people to buy larger portions, say health officials.

Businesses are being criticised for trying to sell you more than you've asked for.

Searching for symptoms online is causing people to obsess about aches and pains, experts say.

The technology could help surgeons ensure they remove all of a tumour.

Designer Poppy Nash weaves her blood sugar results into the fabric she designs to help manage her diabetes

Australian researchers have developed software that measures writing speed and pen pressure.

The decision will save £700,000 per year, local health chiefs claim.

The British Dental Association says there is an "emerging crisis" in dental care in England.

For doctors who fled to the UK, training to work in the NHS means having to learn the local dialect.

Doctors who have travelled to Scotland as refugees are getting the chance to work for the NHS.

One in 10 women has it, but getting help for endometriosis is a long and difficult journey for most.

A BBC investigation has revealed concerns about some aspects of the work of an FGM campaigner.

The 1% cap on Scottish public sector pay rises will be scrapped next year, Nicola Sturgeon confirms.

A mum has shared striking photos to raise awareness that people with mental illness do not look a specific way

The infection kills off cancerous cells and leaves healthy ones unharmed, animal studies show.

Rachael Huckle's life changed when she started dressing up as her alter-ego.

A BBC investigation raises serious questions about the handling of FGM in children in the UK.

The little girl had not been abroad and northern Italy is malaria-free.

The video game sequel seeks to overturn taboos linked to mental health issues.

The support network Silence of Suicide says residents have little confidence in "council-led" mental health services.

How one child's illness led to a revolution in Dutch farming and dramatically reduced the use of antibiotic drugs.

A Manchester Arena bomb victim tells how the attack has affected her life.

Employers are not good enough at supporting staff with migraines, say three UK charities.