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A fusion of biology and technology is an "exciting glimpse" of medicine's future, scientists say.

Ian Paterson conducted "extensive, life-changing operations for no medically-justifiable reason".

The health clubs offering exhausted parents the chance to sleep for 45 minutes.

Debbie Douglas speaks about surgeon Ian Paterson, who's guilty of intentionally wounding patients.

Poorna Bell explains how her husband took his own life after a secret battle with heroin addiction

Politicians and experts are criticised over the fund, which cost £1.27bn and may have harmed patients.

Molly Watt was born severely deaf but as a teenager discovered she was going blind too.

New research shows promising results for cutting the risk of women bleeding to death in childbirth.

A simple eye test could lead to earlier detection of a condition causing irreversible sight loss.

A study review gives its best estimate of how standard packs could impact on smoking.

A drug to stop bleeding after giving birth could cut deaths by a third, research suggests.

The discovery allows doctors to detect returning tumours earlier and increases chances of a cure.

Law lords must decide who pays for nurses delivering social care in residential homes.

Former Hillary Clinton advisor Anne-Marie Slaughter clarifies why she thinks a year of maternity leave is too long for working mothers.

Reality Check looks at how much aspects of Labour's NHS proposals could cost.

The dancer says head spinning is partly behind his hair loss.

Extremely small particles of air pollution have the potential to end up in the body, a study suggests.

The party says it wants to tackle workforce shortages that it says are risking patient safety.

Former Health Secretary Andy Burnham calls for a "Hillsborough-style inquiry" into the claims.

Researchers studied the impact in volunteers visiting the Munich Oktoberfest.

Jonny Benjamin says running with the man who stopped him jumping from a bridge was ‘emotional’.

Data from 127 clinical commissioning groups also suggests total spending will rise by 4.15% in 2017/18.

What does it take to care for the sickest premature babies? 5 live takes a look inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Burnley General hospital.

Kacie Barradell had the battery removed in hospital after it caused serious internal damage.

The brain is fed with more oxygen and nutrients, boosting thinking and memory skills.

The patient was declared fit for discharge more than 1,300 days ago, but has not left hospital.

It should prevent four in 10 cases of the disease, but it is the first "real world" trial.

Survivors say the pain of bereavement can easily push people into mental illness without proper support.

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg speaks movingly about her grief after the death of her husband.

Sue Jenkins says she has given up her life to care for her 88-year-old mother who has dementia.

A teenager on work experience came with a way for surgeons to see who has previously had surgery.

Since then, failures to monitor foetal heart rates have contributed to the deaths of five babies.

Charity urges caution after a ruling in Italy about mobile phone use and brain tumour growth.

Prince William, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cambridge spoke frankly about Diana's death.

After Andrew Lowden's blog was shared widely, he launched #testicletuesday to raise awareness.

Viral hepatitis is killing as many people worldwide as HIV and TB, says the World Health Organization.

The NHS in England wants to reduce sugar intake by patients and staff to reduce health problems.

Initial treatment for life-threatening bleeding injuries is trialled by the University of Aberdeen.

A report shows 8% fewer patients die within 30 days if they get surgery within 24 hours.

A preliminary French study suggests valproate caused serious malformations in up to 4,100 children.

The stars of Broadchurch are among celebrities posting selfies to support a mental health initiative.

Most women struggle to get out of bed when eight weeks' pregnant. How did Serena win a Grand Slam title?

Study of 250,000 UK commuters shows walking is good too but suggests two wheels are best.

A drug for depression could stop all neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia, scientists hope.

Tests on mice found restricting some amino acids slowed the development of tumours.

Edinburgh University scientists say the findings could lead to new therapies.

Obesity Action Scotland says that school meals offer a "unique opportunity" to tackle childhood obesity.

Prince Harry says he had to talk about the death of his mother after encouraging others to open up.

When Judith Donald developed acne suddenly at the age of 23 it really knocked her confidence.

But bullying and anxiety over exams remains a problem for many, an international study finds.