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Pregnancy op blunder woman given £8m
A pregnant woman left brain damaged after her heart was accidentally punctured during an NHS operation is awarded an £8m compensation pay-out.
Placenta drink ban 'will be obeyed'
A woman who was banned from using raw placenta to make smoothies for new mothers, says she cannot afford the legal battle to fight her case.
Diet drugs led to boxer's death
The death of a boxer who collapsed after a "white collar" match was partly caused by a fat burning drug, an inquest concludes.
Fruit sugars 'may worsen hunger'
Fructose, the sugar found in fruit, may increase cravings for high-calorie foods, according to researchers.
UK agencies in quake health warning
There is a risk of serious outbreaks of disease such as cholera and dysentery in the aftermath of the Nepal earthquake, UK aid agencies warn.
NHS prosecutions 'not appropriate'
The Crown Office turns down a request by a health and safety expert to re-open investigations into dozens of incidents at NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
'Diet pill' warning: 'I felt like I was on fire'
Global police forces are working together to try to prevent the supply of so-called "diet pills" which can be deadly.
VIDEO: Measuring the effects of pollution on children
A multimillion pound study has been launched to assess the impact of the environment on the health and development of children.
Ovarian cancer blood test 'boost'
A 14-year UK trial of regular blood tests shows such success in early detection of ovarian cancer that it could lead to a national screening programme.
How prepared are we for the next health crisis?
What lessons have we learned from Ebola?
C-word drama is 'lasting legacy'
The brother of author Lisa Lynch, who wrote a candid book and blog about her battle with breast cancer, says a BBC drama on her life will be "a lasting legacy".
VIDEO: 'No such thing as a healthy tan'
Doctors warn that Britain's unpredictable weather could mean people are not protecting themselves against the sun and should regularly check for signs of skin cancer.
Most 'unaware' of skin cancer signs
More than three-quarters of people in the UK would not recognise signs of skin cancer, a survey by British Association of Dermatologists suggests.
Gene therapy retina disease potential
Two trials of gene therapy on an inherited form of blindness in children have shown that patients' eyesight can be improved - but only temporarily.
Great Gut Extinction: Has modern life destroyed our health?
What has modern life done to our digestive systems?
Mental health travel 'unacceptable'
Mental health patients having to travel as far as 79 miles for a bed is "not acceptable", says the charity Mind.
Crush syndrome: Saving life in Nepal
What medical supplies does quake-hit Nepal most need?
VIDEO: 'Obesity killed my son'
Satish Appleby speaks about the death of her overweight son.
3D windpipe 'saves children's lives'
Three babies have been saved from a life-threatening condition by using 3D printed windpipe splints to help them breathe, a pilot study reveals.
The NHS - reality returns after polling day
Hugh Pym on the turbulent times ahead for the NHS
How many staff does the NHS need?
How many staff does the NHS need?
Private GP out-of-hours care 'worse'
GP out-of-hours services provided by commercial companies perform slightly worse than NHS or not-for-profit equivalents, an analysis shows.
Midwives stage strike action
Midwives in Northern Ireland stage a four-hour strike action on Thursday in a dispute over pay.
US says 'No' to modifying embryo DNA
Modifying the DNA of embryos is a "line that should not be crossed" and poses serious safety and ethical issues, a leading figure in US research says.
'First natural birth' for diabetic
A diabetic woman is the first in the world to give birth naturally after using an artificial pancreas while pregnant, experts say.
Royal baby: When to induce?
The birth is overdue so what happens now?
Will men ever live as long as women?
New research from Imperial College London suggests the gender gap between men and women's life expectancies is narrowing. But why does the gap exist?
More older carers 'risking health'
The number of older carers in England is rising, with signs the responsibility of looking after loved ones is damaging their health, research suggests.
Men 'catching up on life expectancy'
Men are narrowing the gap on women when it comes to life expectancy in England and Wales, research in the Lancet indicates.
A party with a prescription for the NHS?
Does the National Health Action Party have the answers?
Rubella eradicated from Americas
North and South America become the first regions to completely eradicate rubella, or German measles, after no cases in five years
Tumour memoir wins £30,000 book prize
A memoir written by the wife of an art critic who died of a brain tumour wins a £30,000 prize for new books about medicine, health or illness.
Antibiotics 'not being protected'
Three-quarters of countries do not have plans in place to preserve antimicrobial medicines, the World Health Organization says.
Ruling on French gay blood donor ban
A ban on gay men giving blood in France may be justified but only if there are no alternatives, the EU's top court says.
MEPs add to alcohol calorie label calls
MEPs have backed calls for calorie labels to be put on all alcoholic drinks in a vote at the European Parliament.
How did Rwanda save 590,000 children?
How did Rwanda save 590,000 children?
The love/hate relationship with sun
How people have both loved and feared sunshine
Worried parents 'put pressure on A&E'
Worried parents are putting "extra pressure" on A&E departments, leading doctors and nurses warn.
Court grants assisted suicide review
Disability rights campaigners who say assisted suicide policy in England and Wales is too "liberal" win permission to bring a legal challenge.
Baby's death 'etched' on mum's mind
A mother whose baby died at a Cumbrian hospital says her own care was one of the "most heartbreaking" things she has had to deal with.
Diet swap study shows junk food harm
A two-week diet swap experiment hints at just how damaging a junk food diet might be to our guts.
Skin cancer cases rise by a third
Cases of skin cancer in Scotland increase by more than 30% in the past decade, according to latest NHS figures.
Third of drug deaths were parents
More than a third (36%) of drug-death victims in 2013 were parents or parental figures, according to analysis of official figures.
'Fattest man' ready for operation
A man once dubbed the world's fattest speaks of his new "responsibility" as he awaits life-changing weight loss surgery.
Alcohol detox centre 'saves NHS millions'
The unit pioneering a different way of dealing with alcoholics
Child obesity may have 'two phases'
There may be two distinct child obesity epidemics - one among infants and one among adolescents - research suggests.
Nurse jailed for attacks on patients
A former nurse is jailed for 18 years for raping and sexually assaulting unconscious women in Oxfordshire.
Chemist jailed over 875,000 tablets
An Armagh-based pharmacist has been sentenced to one year in jail for illegally supplying almost 875,000 prescription drugs.
VIDEO: HIV home test kit goes on sale in UK
The first officially licensed kit to allow people to test themselves for HIV at home has gone on sale online in the UK.
Midwife admits baby death 'mistakes'
A former midwife at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria admits "making mistakes" which contributed to the deaths of two babies.
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