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Father ties baby's umbilical cord with shoelaces
A father is forced to improvise after the surprise birth of his daughter in the back of the family car.
Husband's PTSD night terrors caused five miscarriages
Lindsey Roberts says her husband's PTSD night terrors caused five miscarriages.
Parents challenge doctors in court over baby life support
The parents of a baby with a rare genetic condition are locked in a legal battle with doctors.
Luminous loos introduced at Colchester care home
A care home comes up with a bright idea to prevent falls and help residents get about at night.
Parents 'should decide care of baby'
Connie Yates and Chris Gard are challenging doctors in court to keep their son Charlie on life support.
'I lost five babies due to husband's violent nightmares'
Lindsey's husband, Cpl Andrew Roberts, suffered from PTSD, and unknowingly hit her in his sleep.
Edinburgh University given £20m for autism studies
Edinburgh University researchers hoping to develop new treatments for autism have received a £20m funding boost from a US philanthropic foundation.
Sheila Hynes died when surgeons inserted heart valve upside down
Newcastle hospitals trust admits a surgical error caused the death of a great-grandmother.
Ambulance 999 abuse: Government urged to tackle offensive callers
Ambulance call workers are getting death threats, racial abuse and sexual slurs "to a shocking degree".
'Happiness gap' divide widest in Wales, study shows
Some parts of Wales show the widest gap in the UK between those happy with life - and those who are not.
How bad is air pollution in the UK?
Air pollution is in the news - but how bad is Britain’s air?
'My selfies tell a story'
A 19-year-old student says her selfies show how depression affected her mind and her body.
WHO chief: Air pollution link to 600,000 deaths in children
Dr Margaret Chan tells the Today programme that poor air quality is having a disproportionate impact on the young.
Drugs disaster
Economic incentives have dangerously distorted the use of antibiotics in people and animals.
Israel marijuana: Users to face fine rather than criminal charge
Individual users will face initial fines instead of criminal charges, the government says.
Aimee was left disabled after contracting Group B Strep
Newborn babies are dying and being left with disabilities because of Group B Strep infection
NHS protest: Tens of thousands march against 'hospital cuts'
Tens of thousands of people have demonstrated in London against what they call "yet more austerity".
NHS march: Protesters tell their stories
Nurses, a teacher and an 'old' writer tell the BBC why they made the trip to London's Parliament Square.
Sleep problems mounting in children
Hospital attendances for sleep disorders in under-14s in England triple in 10 years.
Sleep problems mounting in under-14s
With under-14s in England getting the least sleep in Europe, these parents try out a new routine.
Copenhagen restaurant turns diners into donors
The Alchemist serves a dish that encourages people to sign up to donate their organs.
Parents battle doctors to keep baby on life support
Doctors say six-month-old Charlie should be allowed to die with dignity, as a court battle begins.
NHS 'overcharged' by drug makers' non-compete deal, says CMA
Two firms are accused of pushing up the price of a 'lifesaving' NHS drug by agreeing not to compete.
Emetophobia: 'I'm terrified of vomiting - chicken scares me'
Student Hannah Ellis has an extreme fear of vomiting. But how common is emetophobia?
Buying medications online 'can put health at risk'
Patients can self-diagnose, get a prescription and buy drugs online with minimal checks, CQC warns.
Artificial 'embryos' created in the lab
Stem cells have been used to create a structure closely resembling a natural mouse embryo.
Teenager's sickle cell reversed with world-first therapy
World-first therapy has reversed one French boy's blood disease.
Gordon and Sarah Brown's charity saves ex-leader's grandchild
How Gordon and Sarah Brown's daughter's death helped save Ella, grandchild of another Labour leader.
Pregnancy sickness hyperemesis gravidarum 'leading to terminations'
A nurse specialist tells the BBC 10% of hyperemesis gravidarum sufferers seek an abortion.
Mum describes agonising journey to help autistic son
An autistic teen's journey from psychiatric unit to specialist care.
NHS standing on burning platform, inspectors warn
Inspectors find safety at four in five hospital trusts in England is not good enough.
Nepal fears over US ban on international 'abortion aid'
People in Nepal describe their worries after the US announced it would stop giving money to international groups that perform or even provide information on abortions.
Pregnant women with severe sickness ‘not told of treatments’
Women are often not given the information and care they need when seriously ill, a survey suggests.
Some hospitals spending 94p per meal
Some Scottish hospitals are spending just 94 per meal and £3.18 per day on food and drink for each patient, the BBC learns.
Carrie Wright: Leeds hospital trust pay out over blunder
Carrie Wright suffered severe brain damage after her body was cooled down for more than twice the recommended amount of time.
Face-down restraint 'repeatedly' used on girls
Mental health patients are being repeatedly restrained face-down despite government guidance which says that the practice should rarely be used.
'Abnormal' sleep linked to obesity risk
Sleeping too much or too little can increase the likelihood of becoming obese, researchers discover.
Swedish mum's battle against sugar goes viral
Anna Larsson has inspired thousands after cutting sugar out of her four-year-old daughter's diet.
Baby born four months early survives surgery at Tooting hospital
Abiageal Peters, born four months early, survived thanks to pioneering surgery
Osteoporosis drugs may make bones weaker
New evidence suggests bisphosphonates are linked to microscopic cracks in the bones.
Facebook artificial intelligence spots suicidal users
Algorithms are being used to offer help to Facebook users who appear to be considering killing themselves.
Early warning signs of heart attacks 'being missed'
The British Heart Foundation called the research by Imperial College London "concerning".
Women warned about private Down's syndrome tests
Ethics body concerned about the way Down's syndrome screening is being sold by some private clinics.
Printing my son's arm
A father determined to help his son could revolutionise how the world deals with infant limb defects and amputations.
Hepatitis C charity took drug industry funding
The Hepatitis C Trust tried to force the NHS to buy more of an expensive drug treatment last year.
'I bought hepatitis C cure from Bangladesh'
Zoe Sharam bought a hepatitis C cure, deemed too expensive for her by the NHS, online from Bangladesh. She speaks to the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme.
'I only have half a brain'
When Jodie was three she had a rare illness - the treatment involved removing half of her brain.
Breast surgeon Ian Paterson 'invented cancer risks'
Ian Paterson denies 20 counts of wounding with intent against nine women and one man.
Cell 'stickiness' could indicate cancer spread
A new study finds that cells that 'stick' less to surrounding cells are more likely to spread.
Drug and mental health admissions highest for a decade
One in 12 people aged 16 to 59 in England had taken an illicit drug in the last year.
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