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Self-harm hospital admissions up 22% for children aged eight to 17
Eight to 17-year-olds now make up the single largest group for self-harm hospital admissions.
Mum was given her baby's remains in supermarket carrier bag
Lydia Reid was "horrified" when she was handed her son's body parts in the plastic carrier bag.
Bristol study into 'shaken baby' syndrome advice
A university is researching if giving new parents safety tips reduces incidents of the syndrome.
'I don't have lots of time to sit around and wait'
Brian Murphy has motor neurone disease and is stuck in hospital waiting for a care package.
Polio vaccine catch-up push to launch in London
London primary-school pupils not fully vaccinated against polio are to be offered catch-up jabs after Easter.
Coronavirus: Woman who watched mum die recalls her last moments
Speaking three years after the first Covid lockdown, Anabel Sharma looks back on her mum's last moments.
Beethoven: Tests on hair prove composer's genetic health woes
Five locks of Ludwig van Beethoven's hair were analysed by scientists led by Cambridge University.
Man died of sepsis after being sent home from Milton Keynes Hospital A&E
The father-of-two's death was avoidable, an inquest hears.
Progestogen-only pill breast cancer risk revealed
Women using this type of birth control have a slightly increased risk, a study finds.
West Lane Hospital: Mental health care 'chaotic and unsafe'
Patients said they were mocked by staff and self-harm was allowed to continue, the report found.
Dentists: 'Some children in Norfolk have never seen a toothbrush'
A dentist raises concerns about children's dental health as families struggle to find NHS dentists.
Minimum pricing averts alcohol deaths, study claims
A new study suggests Scotland's minimum price per unit of alcohol has prevented deaths from heavy drinking.
Warnings against 'reckless' weight loss surgery abroad
Others have returned home with serious health issues following operations, BBC finds.
Lung disease: 'For asthma to take her life was just unbelievable'
New research shows stark North-South divide in hospital admissions for lung disease across the UK.
Strike averted as nurses and midwives accept pay offer
Members of nursing and midwifery unions vote to accept the Scottish government's 6.5% pay deal.
Henry Dimbleby: Conservatives' obesity strategy makes no sense, ex-adviser says
Henry Dimbleby says the reluctance of government to intervene will cause "huge problems" for the NHS.
Bruce Willis's wife speaks of her grief at his dementia on his 68th birthday
Emma Heming Willis discusses the impact her husband's dementia is having on the family.
East of England Ambulance Service: NF graffiti at HQ
A trust accused of institutional racism has said its initial investigation into the incident fell short.
EastEnders: Edwards' syndrome and the difficult choice for parents
EastEnders has shone a light on Edwards' syndrome - a rare genetic condition affecting babies.
Weight-loss: Are injections the answer to tackling obesity?
The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?
Junior doctor strike led to 175,000 cancellations
The walkout was the most disruptive NHS strike yet this winter - but pay talks have now been agreed.
Covid tests for China travellers to England ending
The pre-departure and voluntary arrival checks began in January after a spike in cases in China.
Testing offered over Orkney breast cancer gene
People on the island of Westray are to be offered testing for a gene variant which can lead to a higher cancer risk
Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says
Research suggests there is a crucial window during weaning to lower the allergy risk.
Dementia risk higher for outfield players than goalkeepers - study
The Swedish research adds to existing evidence on the link between heading the ball and brain injury.
Calls for talks to end junior doctors' strikes
Unions and ministers are being urged to start talks after a pay breakthrough with other NHS workers.
Justin Bieber: Boy with Ramsay Hunt syndrome thanks star
Ethan, 8, and Justin Bieber both have Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS), which can cause facial paralysis.
Indian-made eyedrops recalled in US after injuries
Patients lose vision and have eyes surgically removed after using eyedrops now recalled in the US.
Breast cancer gene linked to Orkney islands
A gene variant known to increase the risk of breast cancer has been found in people with Orkney heritage.
Missed contraceptive coil left woman unable to have children
Jayne Huddleston believed her contraceptive coil had fallen out after a GP failed to spot it.
NHS 5% pay offer may end bitter dispute in England
Unions urge nurses, ambulance staff and other members to back deal including a one-off payment.
Scotland NHS staff accept latest pay offer
GMB Scotland said its members accepted the improved pay offer by a majority of 59.7%.
Unions close to pay deal to avert more NHS strikes
The offer in England includes a bonus for this year and a higher pay rise for next year than planned.
People urged to take gonorrhoea tests as cases rise
Sexually active people are warned as cases of the sexually transmitted disease rise sharply in England.
Cocaine production reaches record levels as new trafficking hubs emerge
After Covid lockdowns hit both demand and supply, production is at record levels, the UN says.
Ukraine war: The shrimp shell fabric saving lives
The bandages are made by Nonwovenn in Somerset and then incorporated into first-aid kits.
Linfield footballer Ross Larkin 'lucky to be alive' after cancer
Northern Ireland under-21 defender Ross Larkin had a brain tumour just before Christmas 2021.
University of Derby student's hair claw clip warning after car crash
Jeena Panesar's hair claw clip became lodged in her head during the crash in which her car flipped over.
The hidden cost of soothing my throat after cancer
Jim Melvin spends £52 a week on tissues and ice lollies to cope with the effects of a tracheotomy.
Doctors' strike fallout could take weeks to resolve, NHS bosses say
Tens of thousands are likely to have been affected by a walkout in England, which ends on Thursday morning.
The doctors selling bogus treatments to people facing blindness
A BBC reporter goes undercover and confronts doctors offering bogus treatments for his genetic condition.
Jiang Yanyong: Whistleblower doctor who exposed China's Sars cover-up dies
Jiang Yanyong became a national hero after revealing Beijing was covering up the scale of the virus.
Christine McGuinness: I was sexually abused, like so many autistic women
The model and TV personality speaks about the impact autism has had on her life.
Junior doctor strike: NHS chief says hospitals under major pressure
Strikes coincide with busiest Monday of the year for some A&E departments, says NHS England boss.
Lucy Letby: Doctor asked for nurse to be taken off shift - court
A doctor raised concerns about nurse Lucy Letby's presence and the deaths of babies, her trial hears.
Cough medicines containing pholcodine withdrawn over safety fears
Products containing pholcodine to be recalled over the risk of a very rare, but serious allergic reaction.
Burgess Hill family campaigns to prevent breech home birth deaths
Stephanie and Matt Trott want risky breech deliveries to be spotted earlier after their baby died.
Cost of living: Student nurse could quit over money
Claire Akaeze says rising costs of food and bills are making it challenging as she studies.
Patient safety concerns over Birmingham hospital probe
The University Hospitals Birmingham trust has been described as "mafia-like" by staff.
Texas man sues women for helping ex-wife get abortion
He filed a $1m wrongful death lawsuit against three women who helped his ex-wife get abortion pills.
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