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This figure has been on the rise since 1990 in England and Wales, official data shows.

Decision not to vaccinate boys against a cancer-causing sexually transmitted infection attracts fierce criticism.

The back pay bill for carers who sleep overnight at people's homes could be as high as £400m.

World's first double hand transplant child continues to show improvement two years on.

Adam Maier-Clayton had a condition which caused his body to feel severe physical pain. He fought for the right to die in Canada.

The first child to undergo a double hand transplant can now manage an array of dexterous tasks.

About 60 women and their families meet with a group of MPs to discuss the issue.

'David' has a rare condition but the NHS refuses to pay for a treatment that could help him.

A pilot scheme being run in the north east of England aims to put refugee doctors back to work and cover NHS shortages.

Government sets out ambitious target to get remaining smokers to quit.

She was flagged down by three men who appeared to be in distress before being attacked.

Leading health expert says he is "deeply concerned" and austerity may be to blame.

President Trump made Obamacare repeal a key campaign pledge but Republican efforts have foundered.

Two police officers conducted CPR until the 36-year-old father-of-three's pulse returned.

Could health apps and AI-powered chatbots replace your traditional local doctor?

Research finds just four health boards will meet a target for appointment bookings and prescriptions.

The Food Standards Agency has looked into the truth behind some of the most common allergy myths.

A court rules 75 hospital workers must pay outstanding tickets for parking in the wrong bays at work.

Noel Conway says his terminal illness will leave him in a zombie-like condition.

Five-year-old Kyran Duff has been given an award after calling 999 when his mum lost consciousness.

A special pen brings to life the artwork of students who cannot see what they have created.

Dr Michio Hirano has been given an honorary contract by Great Ormond Street Hospital.

"A bluish foreign body" turned out to be a "hard mass" of 17 lenses stuck together with mucus.

Stephanie Guidera suffers with dyspraxia, but the 26-year-old has overcome the disorder to continue life as a classical singer.

Divorce, the death of a child and poverty may be factors in brain decline, researchers say.

Hospitals report they are struggling to fill their rotas with bosses concerned about how they will cope in the future.

Targets for 2016-17 were missed despite falls in C. diff and MRSA cases at three north Wales' hospitals.

The number of children doing an hour of exercise a day falls by 40% between the ages of five and 12.

Paramedics, firefighters and other state employees are worse off than in 2010, the TUC says.

Wilfred Frost, son of Sir David, on the hidden disease which killed his brother at the age of 31.

Charlie Gard's parents don't have the final decision on what happens to him so where do parental rights end?

Sophie Leggett has a 50% chance of developing Alzheimer's in the next few years, which is why she's taking part in research to try to find a cure.

The Royal College of GPs says there is confusion over £500m of future spending commitments.

Schools and parents should be aware of the problem, dental experts say.

But study of 11 nations raises concerns about quality of care in UK despite praising efficiency and affordability.

The National Imaging Academy for Wales, based in Bridgend, is expected to open by mid-2018.

Shannon is campaigning for shops to use mannequins that reflect a healthy weight.

Inspectors have revealed a quarter of care homes are not safe. But what's the best way of finding a good one?

Campaigners in Scotland say there are still questions about how the UK-wide inquiry will be carried out.

A US doctor offering to treat Charlie Gard agrees to visit him, if the High Court adjourns.

Sites told to improve safety and continue with 24-hour fire warden patrols.

The vaccine is not part of routine immunisations and only offered by the NHS in specific cases.

NHS bosses say the changes in England will save lives among the sickest patients.

As a High Court hearing resumes, Charlie's parents say "we love him more than life itself".

Oxford scientists say the test can pick up who is at risk of heart attack and stroke.

At least one survivor of the fire was diagnosed with cyanide poisoning, BBC Newsnight has learned.

Doctors recommended the eight-hour surgery after his thumb was severed by a bull.

To The Bone tells the story of a 20-year-old woman who has anorexia and is struggling to recover.

Errol McKellar, a garage owner from Hackney, is raising awareness of prostate cancer by offering 20% discounts to any customer willing to get tested for the disease.

She said the foetal listening device gave her "false reassurance" her unborn baby was alive.