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Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
'You look like a man': How Shell Rowe discovered she had cancer
The TikToker tells You, Me and the Big C podcast about her cancer journey.
Inside Health
How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?
Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings
Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.
Hospital to be UK's largest robotic surgery centre
The Denise Coates Foundation has donated 12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.
Like a screwdriver in my face - Life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition'
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.
Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered
The government sets aside 10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.
UK launches plan to tackle 'forever chemicals' amid growing concerns
Increasing testing for PFAS is part of the UK's first ever national plan for tackling the substances.
Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.
Autism and ADHD assessments are a 'postcode lottery'
A Scottish Parliament committee is calling for urgent action to improve assessments for autism and ADHD.
The 'fantastic' baby bundles not every mum will get
Baby boxes are being delivered to expectant families in some of Wales' most deprived areas.
Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline
After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.
What does 'quiet resilience' look like?
Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience.
What does 'quiet resilience' look like?
Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience.
Hospital disruption continues after fire
Southampton General Hospital limits A&E admissions and cancels operations following blaze.
'I get nightmares': Child tells BBC of botched surgery by disgraced GOSH surgeon
12-year-old Vivaan Sharma was one of 94 patients harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar
Trust's maternity care 'exemplary', say inspectors
Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated "good", but improvements must be made in A&E.
Ipswich Town stars inspire pupils to be healthier
Two Tractor Boys join a project that is tackling oral health and healthy diets among children.
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar
The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.
Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue
Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.
Weight loss jab users warned over rare but serious pancreas issue
Symptoms to look out for include severe pain in the stomach and back which does not go away.
Great Ormond Street doctor who botched surgery harmed nearly 100 children
Yaser Jabbar specialised in limb-lengthening and reconstruction for children with complex problems.
Assisted dying bill 'no hope' of passing unless Lords change approach, warns peer
Lord Falconer said the bill has "absolutely no hope" of passing without a "fundamental change" in approach.
Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed
The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.
'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out'
Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.
'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out'
Peter Dervin says he warned Broomfield Hospital staff not to leave his son alone before fatal fall.
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
'You don't feel judged': Why we buy more at self-service terminals
How restaurants and retailers use behavioural science to get us to increase our spending.
'I needed a coil to ease the bleeding but I just sat on a waiting list'
Elaine Gracey was in a lot of pain but says she was expected to just put up with her menopausal symptoms.
'We weren't perfect', says bogus Covid lab accused
Evidence in pharmacist Faisal Shoukat's defence continues to be heard at Bradford Crown Court.
Aspirin prices 'rise 1,000%' amid supply shortage
Pharmacists say the cost to buy a box of aspirin from suppliers was 38p but is now around 7.
AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.
Are there 'forever chemicals' in your floor cleaner?
Some floor cleaners contain PFAS -chemicals that never break down. Here's how to spot them - and what you can use as alternative.
Millionaire GP behind asylum seeker hotels
A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in.
Woman took her own life after benefits cut in error
A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.
The clock is ticking for my five-year-old son with dementia
Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate's birthday.
The clock is ticking for my five-year-old son with dementia
Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate's birthday.
'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.
'I was diagnosed with OCD at 10'. Here's how to spot the signs
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.
Newborn baby dies after mum not woken for heart rate check
Sonny Taylor was "left distressed for a significant amount of time" before his birth, a report says.
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.
Feeling anxious? Take five minutes to do this
Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo suggests taking micro-moments to calm yourself.
Infant formula batch recall over toxin discovery
Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.
Inside Health
James is joined by an expert panel to discuss NHS plans.
Large quantity of Mounjaro stolen from company
The weight loss drug is taken by thieves from Phoenix Healthcare Distribution in St Albans.
Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests.
UK loses measles elimination status
Decision made after outbreaks in 2024, when there were nearly 3,000 cases in England and Wales.
What does it take to be a prison officer?
In a recent survey, 72% of prison officers say they are frequently stressed at work, 45% say they have been assaulted at least once.
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