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Doctors say only some patients will be suitable to try it, being so high risk.

Comedian David Baddiel has made a documentary about the impact of his father's rare form of dementia.

When her baby boy stopped breastfeeding, Sarah Boyle insisted on a hospital scan.

A deficit of £900m has been racked up by NHS trusts as they struggle to cope during the 'challenging winter'.

'We have had to lie our children on the floor in a toilet to change them,' says a campaigner.

A £95m package is announced to support education and training programmes for healthcare professionals in Wales.

We should not 'sugar-coat' the negative aspects of life, says author Svend Brinkmann

A cancer survival gap is growing between people living in the most and least deprived parts of Scotland, a charity warns.

Rare genetic condition Williams Syndrome needs more support, a Swansea University professor warns.

Microsoft's founder warns a virus, possibly created by terrorists, could have a catastrophic effect.

Cuts to local authority funding are responsible for problems in the social care system, the Labour leader says.

Andy Sandness was 21 when a suicide attempt left him with a face almost destroyed by a gunshot.

Brits in one place do just that - but critics say it can deter people from seeking help.

Bill Gates is 'hopeful' a Trump-led team could plan a response to a global epidemic

Researchers in Cardiff develop a new "highly-efficient" method of extracting disease-fighting compounds.

Comedian Romina Puma asks whether she should mention her disability when online dating.

Helen and Neil Robinson have communicated using sign language up to now.

Scientists are calling for more people to donate their brains to research to help find cures for mental and psychological disorders.

Doctors have started using virtual reality to help kids overcome their fear of MRI scanners in hospitals.

Lord Monson says his addicted son killed himself days after no hospital bed could be found.

The NHS says sorry to a Devon woman told "the computer is asking the questions" when she dialled the non-emergency service.

Families describe the moment they shared the news that no-one wants to hear

Food should be fortified with the vitamin for improved health, researchers claim.

The number of over 65s not getting enough help rises as care services are "close to collapse", says charity.

Meet David, the blind cook and his autistic helper Peter

Every year in the UK, 3,000 people's sight is damaged by a condition called giant cell arteritis. Dr Saleyah Ahsan explains what to look out for.

Greater use of steroids in mothers-to-be and a focus on preventing infection are being credited.

It’s one of the hardest things a parent can do, so UCLH Cancer Collaborative has released an animated film with advice on how to talk to children about a cancer diagnosis.

Jen donated a kidney to a stranger to make sure her husband would receive a kidney transplant.

Young people who have grown up in care are far more likely to die in early adulthood, figures reveal.

Taking the pills is illegal and can lead to imprisonment - which campaigners say must end.

Women who survived breast cancer proudly bare their scars in alternative lingerie.

NHS bullying claims at South East Coast Ambulance Service prompt calls for government action.

Two young people share their experience of living with mental health issues as charities in Scotland call for urgent action to improve support.

Neil Burdett's daughter Faye fought meningitis B but died last year, sparking a national campaign.

Nearly two-thirds of cases in the west African outbreak were caused by just 3% of people.

A lack of mental health provision for children is leaving them at serious risk, according to key charities.

The number of people having cosmetic surgery in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in almost a decade.

People increasingly choosing cheaper, non-surgical procedures such as chemical peels, say surgeons.

"No-one asks how it affects our relationship," says one sufferer.

A woman whose five-year-old daughter died from a rare illness has told BBC Radio 5 live how she finished a 6,000-mile walk in memory of her daughter.

Surgeons in England are wasting time waiting for beds in which patients can recover, NHS leaders say.

Should nursing a toddler be controversial? Mothers share their experiences of breastfeeding for longer.

Cancer patients took to the catwalk as part of New York Fashion Week.

Muslims with a mental illness could recover with a new therapy which embraces religion, it's claimed.

Scientists awarded a £20m grant to study breast cancer using virtual reality.

How I overcame anorexia and what to look for if you're worried someone you know has an eating disorder

The body which advises hospitals on keeping their staff safe is to stop its work in March.

The health secretary says there's no silver bullet to ease pressure on the NHS but that he has a plan.

In an exclusive BBC interview, the health secretary concedes NHS care is falling short in places.