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Plant chemicals hope for 'alternative contraceptives'
Sperm is stopped in its tracks but there are no side-effects, scientists say.
Gene genie
DNA-testing kits for health and fitness are growing in popularity, but is it all hype?
General election: Labour's '£7.4bn a year extra for NHS'
It says it would set tougher A&E targets and upgrade IT, but the Tories say the plans are nonsense.
NHS cyber-attack: No 'second spike' but disruption continues
Jeremy Hunt says a lack of new attacks is "encouraging", but at least 16 hospital trusts are still affected.
Jeremy Hunt: 'Lessons will be learnt' from NHS cyber-attack
The Health Secretary told the BBC that some parts of the NHS IT network were vulnerable.
Cyber-attack: Security minister says XP issue a 'red herring'
Security Minister Ben Wallace says the government need to look into why not every NHS trust installed the software that would have protected them from the cyber-attack.
Yemen war: Emergency in Sanaa as cholera kills scores
Hospitals in the capital, Sanaa, are overflowing with patients and scores of people have died.
Brexit negotiations 'danger' to NHS Wales recruitment
Labour's Shadow Brexit Secretary accuses the Tories of using doctors and nurses as "bargaining chips".
NHS 'was repeatedly warned' of attack
The government says it set aside £50m for NHS cyber-security but Labour says protection contracts were not renewed.
Nurses to stage 'summer of protest activity' over pay cap
The RCN says its members will be balloted on taking industrial action unless pay cap is lifted.
Fallon on cyber security: 'We warned NHS' about old system
The NHS has been given about £50m to improve its computer systems, defence minister Michael Fallon says.
Next cyber-attack could be imminent, warn experts
Computer experts warn a follow-up to the global ransomware outbreak could hit by Monday.
NHS 'robust' after cyber-attack
A total of 48 NHS trusts were hit, but only six are yet to return to normal, says the home secretary.
NHS cyber-attack: Amber Rudd says lessons must be learnt
The NHS will have to upgrade its IT systems after being caught up in the global attack, the home secretary says.
NHS cyber-attack: GPs and hospitals hit by ransomware
Ambulances are diverted and appointments cancelled as a ransomware infects NHS computers.
NHS cyber-attack: How doctors and patients reacted
We hear from patients whose operations were cancelled and doctors angry at those behind the attack.
NHS cyber attack: 'My heart surgery was cancelled'
Patrick Ward booked hotels for his family so they could be close during his septal myectomy at Barts.
Ebola: WHO declares outbreak in DR Congo
The World Health Organization says at least one person is confirmed to have died from the virus.
Daughter treated for mental health 200 miles from home
Chloe Hodge from Cornwall received treatment in Pontypridd, 200 miles away.
Some Wales cancer patients still not allocated key worker
The Welsh Government said key workers should be in place by March 2011, but some are still without.
'Miracle' boy from Dover cleared of cancer
Blue Tobin was diagnosed with the disease at the age of two and given just a 10% chance of survival.
Sushi lovers warned of parasites danger in raw fish
They can cause severe stomach pain, vomiting and fever, one case report suggests.
Zika virus: Brazil says emergency is over
There has been a sharp decrease in cases of the virus that has been linked to severe birth defects.
Window on the world
Postcards are being used to decorate the room of Jessie Stocks who has been in hospital for 17 months.
'Avocado hand' health warning
It's a real thing- if you live in Chelsea.
Eating disorders treatment targets met for two out of three children
Too many young people were still waiting too long for treatment, a charity said.
Hospital 'long-waiters' show sharp rise
Numbers waiting longer than they should for operations, cancer care and in A&E are rising.
'Biscuits for breakfast'
Dr Michael Mosley investigates the impact of not getting enough sleep.
New ambulances rolled out for obese patients
Hundreds of thousands is spent to cope with spike in obesity-related admissions.
The bubble that bursts: ADHD under spotlight
Actress Sarah Emmott wants to explain what it is like having ADHD, so she's written a play about it. Declaration is now on tour across the UK.
Poorest at greater risk from heavy drinking, says study
Heavy drinkers from deprived areas are more likely to die or fall ill due to alcohol, a report finds.
Nine-month stretch
A look at the growing popularity around the world of exercise classes for pregnant women.
HIV life expectancy 'near normal' thanks to new drugs
Newer medications have fewer side effects and are more efficient at stopping the virus.
Judge criticises 'inhuman' separation of elderly couples
Sir James Munby says splitting up ageing couples to put them in care homes could be fatal.
Cambridge mum produces book about positives of Down's syndrome
Tania Khan sent the book to maternity wards around the country to help fellow parents.
'Heart attack risk' for common painkillers
New evidence adds to previous studies suggesting a link between painkillers such as ibuprofen and heart harm.
Blood scandal
Jason Evans says his father was killed by contaminated blood that the government "knew was dangerous".
Southern Health faces Connor Sparrowhawk drowning charges
Connor Sparrowhawk drowned after suffering an epileptic fit in July 2013.
Teenagers ill after taking prescription drug Xanax
Young people have been "deliberately risking their health", Wiltshire Police says.
Concern over rise in acne drug use
Campaigners fear too many young people are being put on Roaccutane, a drug linked with suicidal feelings.
Price of 'exciting' self-injectable contraceptive cut
The price of an innovative device which allows women to inject themselves with contraception has been cut.
Terminally ill nurse continues to care for girl, 12
Joanna O'Toole said looking after sick children had "taught her an awful lot" about her own situation.
Husband slept in same room as wife's body for six days
Heartbroken widower Russell Davison says he wants to challenge attitudes towards death.
Skin cancer sufferer 'just wanted a tan'
The aunt of a 38-year-old woman who died of skin cancer warns of the risks of sunbathing and sunbeds.
Smoking may be banned in new council homes, says health expert
Public health officials say it could protect vulnerable children, but how would it work?
General election: Labour 'would axe NHS parking charges'
Jeremy Corbyn says a Labour government would make car parking free at all NHS hospitals in England.
Reality Check
Labour says it will make car parking free at NHS hospitals at a cost of £162m.
General election 2017: Labour proposes junk food ad ban
Measures to boost child health would see all TV shows before the watershed covered by restrictions.
Acquired brain injury son 'recovered as a different boy'
A woman whose son became ill is helping to raise awareness about acquired brain injury.
More than half of UK vapers 'have given up smoking'
More than a third of smokers have still never tried "safer" e-cigarettes, health charity says.
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