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Researchers hope to see if period pain as a teenager makes chronic pain as an adult more likely.

Lucy Letby was reportedly "unhappy" at being told she could no longer administer controlled drugs.

His comments came ahead of an assisted dying bill being introduced to Parliament.

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

The real danger comes from passengers on previous flights leaving peanut residue on seats, a review says.

When Scott Stewart was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, he knew he wanted to keep working to support his family.

Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?

The health secretary announces trials to explore the effect of weight loss drugs on worklessness.

Diagnosis of Jaydi's genetic disorder led to life-changing treatment, says her mum.

Jessie, from Cardiff, realised she would go weeks without having one day of not drinking alcohol.

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.

Elliot wants to live independently - but making that happen proved a bigger challenge than he expected.

Support services are failing to meet high demand, says the Children's Commissioner for England.

Larry Lowe used to have an active life but says everyday tasks are now beyond him.

What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?

What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?

Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.

Broadcaster Sally Magnusson faces the dilemma of whether to take part in research that could indicate if she is likely to develop the condition.

Campaigners want businesses to have EpiPens on hand to treat people having dangerous allergic reactions.

Patients' families were horrified but not surprised" when told the blanket policy had been in place.

Government is urged to show commitment to the NHS at the Budget, as experts sound the alarm over missed targets.

Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.

The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.

The firm has reached agreements with law firms representing about 80,000, or 93%, of claimants.

A heavily-redacted report on cases linked to surgeon Yaser Jabbar should be released in full, parents say.

The author of a landmark report into child gender services says the treatment has been oversold.

The inquest is hearing from staff who were on duty when Chloe Longster was admitted to hospital.

An investigation into disgraced bone surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar has been widened as the care of many patients is reviewed.

An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.

Comedian Miranda Hart also discusses her struggle with chronic fatigue after having Lyme disease.

The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.

In a quiet corner of London a small group of extraordinary runners complete laps of an athletics track for a day and a night. Why do they do it? And how far do they go?

Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.

Wales' gynaecology waiting list rates are among the highest in the UK, according to specialists.

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have the highest cervical cancer rates in the world.

Report says there is no available funding for research and treatment of the chronic fatigue syndrome.

Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.

US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun helped explain how genes work inside the human body.

The school says it is also not accepting explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill".

Catherine Coyne's husband describes the family's ordeal as inquests into 62 deaths begin.

Two women say they were discouraged from going to the police and made to feel it was their fault.

Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.

Researchers are looking at making immunotherapy a much more effective treatment for cancer.

Experts say a tool supposedly helping nonverbal people speak is prompting false criminal allegations.

An NHS scheme is bringing checks into special schools to help identify issues sooner.

Plans for a new takeaway prompt health bosses to chip in with their own suggestions.

A scheme to let women with symptoms book an appointment directly with a clinic is being trialled.