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Ovarian cancer drug 'very promising'
Ovarian cancer sufferer Marianne says the ONX-0801 trial was her "only option".
Drug shrinks ovarian tumours in early trial
Small study raises hopes of treating women with advanced disease who do not respond to other drugs.
Poison pill
A Canadian doctor says one short letter managed to convince doctors that opioids were safe.
Dutch families win right to test DNA of sperm bank doctor
The late doctor of a Dutch IVF clinic is suspected of fathering 60 children using his own sperm.
TVs in children's bedrooms 'increase risk of obesity'
Our screens might be getting flatter but our children are getting fatter, researchers say.
Long waits for surgery 'have tripled in four years'
The "grim reality" of NHS financial pressures means many people are waiting in pain, surgeons say.
Police looking at claims of data 'fiddling' at hospital
A BBC investigation into patient waiting times at Kettering General led to allegations of misconduct.
Hundreds of Welsh children treated for sleep problems
At least 400 children in Wales have needed hospital treatment for sleep problems since March 2013.
Global diarrhoea deaths down by a third
Half a million children still die each year, with India and Nigeria among the most affected.
Joshua Paul: Nanny Viktoria Tautz guilty of killing shaken baby
Viktoria Tautz is found guilty of manslaughter after ten-month-old Joshua Paul died in her care.
Manchester attack: Lead children's surgeon 'angry'
Dr Ibrar Majid, who saved lives on the night of the attack, on his feelings as a Muslim for the bomber.
The long and short of it
TV presenter Nadia Sawalha posted a video online "confessing" she was losing her hair.
Washing hands in cold water 'as good as hot'
A US study says there is no benefit in terms of hygiene from washing in hot water rather than cold.
Charlie Gard parents to 'keep fighting'
The parents of nine-month-old Charlie Gard say they will keep fighting to get him treatment in the US.
Public sector employees 'more anxious', charity says
Mental health concerns raised in survey of 12,000 workers from across the UK.
Twins in sub-Saharan Africa 'more likely to die' in early childhood
The first study to look at twins in the region says urgent improvements are needed.
Freezing my eggs 'helped me after rape'
Winnie Li decided to have her eggs frozen after rape ruined her 30s.
Disgraced surgeon Ian Paterson jailed for 15 years
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson carried out needless surgery on patients he told had cancer.
Charlie Gard's life support to be maintained pending appeal decision
Supreme Court justices order Charlie Gard's life support to be maintained until at least 8 June.
Loose Women's Nadia Sawalha on losing her hair
The TV star fights back tears in a video on Facebook saying her trademark curls are fake.
Ian Paterson: How first-known victim's surgery unfolded
Gill Dallow almost died when she went under rogue surgeon Ian Paterson's knife.
Brexit expat pensioners 'may cost NHS millions'
The cost of treating expat pensioners at home - rather than abroad - could double to £1bn, say experts at the Nuffield Trust.
Ian Paterson: Male breast patient wants a public inquiry
John Ingram had a double mastectomy after Ian Paterson told him he was 'on the road to cancer'.
Vietnam dialysis: Seven patients die in hospital
One woman remains in intensive care and the health ministry begins a criminal investigation.
Ultra-tough antibiotic to fight superbugs
The modified drug might help tackle resistant superbug infections, experts hope.
Scientists find that smoking harms livers of unborn babies
Researchers find that the cocktail of chemicals in cigarettes is harmful to developing liver cells.
How to manage back pain
Dr Rangan Chatterjee, from Doctor in the House, on the options available to people living with back pain.
Autism diagnoses 'could be reduced under NHS plan'
The National Autistic Society says it is deeply concerned about NHS plans in south-west London.
Germany vaccination: Fines plan as measles cases rise
Parents could be fined up to €2,500 if they fail to see a doctor about vaccinating their children.
Why Greek mountain villagers have healthy hearts
Scientists say something in their genes protects their hearts against disease.
Charlie Gard's parents fight for Supreme Court hearing
The couple's ill eight-month-old Charlie Gard is unable to see, hear, make a noise or move.
Can fish skin help treat burns?
Doctors in Brazil are experimenting with a new treatment for burns by using fish skin.
Kettering General Hospital 'fiddled' waiting time records
A whistleblower says patients were removed because targets were missed.
Charlie Gard's parents lose life support court appeal
Appeal court judges rule doctors can stop life-support treatment to eight-month-old Charlie Gard.
Ancestry.com denies exploiting users' DNA
The genealogy service says it is changing its terms and conditions after being criticised.
Fitness trackers 'poor at measuring calories burned'
But they are accurate at measuring heart rate, a study of seven devices has found.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus: Ethiopian wins top WHO job
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus chosen as new boss of the World Health Organization
Assaults between care home residents reported daily
More than one assault a day was reported to police between 2014 and 2016, File on 4 found.
'Half a glass of wine every day' increases breast cancer risk
That's what a report says - but we look at all the risks of breast cancer for women.
Conservative social care funding cap: Theresa May defends changes
The PM says her plans will prevent the system from collapse after U-turn over cap on care costs.
General election: Theresa May denies social care U-turn
Revised Tory plans will include an option for an "absolute limit" on total costs following criticism.
Microwave mushrooms 'to keep their goodness', scientists say
Grilling and microwaving are the best ways to cook the fungi, a Spanish study says.
Intersex patients 'routinely lied to by doctors'
Doctors in the UK routinely lied to patients with disorders of sex development known as intersex conditions, the BBC finds.
General election 2017: New warning over social care plans
An ex-minister says there is a "lottery" in the way councils use existing deferred payment schemes.
IVF treatment girl returns to Newcastle Centre for Life
"I was made out of two tiny little cells in a little glass tube," says seven-year-old Hannah.
Doctor in the house
As part of the fight against mental health problems we have a very much underutilised tool - food.
Body over mind
Research on the role of the immune system in depression.
Mental health deaths probed at Essex NHS trust
Essex police are looking into about 20 deaths, according to the mother of one of those who died.
Intersex
Jeanette was 50 when she discovered the truth about her own body.
Parkrun triumph for runner who recovered from two strokes
Ben Parker ran the Kesgrave course despite having suffered two strokes caused by a hole in his heart.
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