NHS failing child sexual abuse victims in adulthood, say psychiatrists
There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new,…
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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
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How to spot a liar
Doctors and identical twins Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the ideas shaping our health and wellbeing.
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HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening
Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.
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Is school to blame for mum's asbestos death?
Caroline Bryan died three months after being diagnosed of an incurable cancer linked to asbestos.
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Using football to talk about mental health
The Mersey Mind Project is open to men of all fitness levels and abilities
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'Doctors said I was 'too young' to have endometriosis'
Grace is just 14, but has to spend days in hospital each month due to her endometriosis.
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Mum wants people to know 'there is hope after pregnancy loss'
Hayley Metcalfe, 37, suffered the loss of two babies at 17 and 19 weeks into the pregnancies.
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Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope
Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.
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Why is it so hard to find an NHS dentist? Find out how many have closed where you live
Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards…
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The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal
Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference…
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Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost
Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats.
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Are eggs safe to eat? Your salmonella questions answered
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has recently declared a national outbreak of salmonella food poisoning after one…
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Why is postpartum psychosis central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Lindsay Clancy's defence argues that Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis when she killed her children. She…
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Why are women going to London for abortions?
Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.
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Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
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What supplements do athletes consume every day?
Team GB rower Heidi Long takes BBC Sport through her vitamin and supplement routine.
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Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily…
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Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
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What is postpartum psychosis and why is it central in the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Clancy is accused of killing her three children in Massachusetts in 2023 and her defence team point to severe…
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UK salmonella outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill
A person has died and hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella food poisoning in an outbreak that UK experts believe is…
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Lindsay Clancy's family testify in murder trial
Clancy's mother, sister and former mother-in-law have testified in court as the trial continues.
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One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak
Most of the cases were in England in recent weeks, linked to eating imported eggs, experts believe.
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Doctors remove record-size bladder stone
The procedure was carried out last week at a hospital in Sri Lanka, with the stone weighing over three kilograms.
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Erin survived cancer aged 21 - now it's a race against time for a chance of a baby
Having life-saving cancer treatment at 21 would be hard enough for anyone, but Erin Lavery was told she may never be…
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'I survived cancer, now I'm fighting for my future family'
Cancer survivor fights for egg preservation fertility treatment
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Why are men getting penis fillers?
The procedure is the same used in lip fillers, and comes with risks.
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IVF staff accused of misleading UK parents about sperm and egg donors in northern Cyprus
Multiple children are feared to have been conceived using sperm and egg donors which were not the ones selected by the…
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'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'
An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London.
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Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.
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What's driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Men who have had the procedure can expect 10-20% more girth for the next six to nine months - but it can go wrong.
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Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar…
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Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
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Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not…
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Lucy Davis urges women to check their breasts for cancer - here's how
The actress from The Office TV series says her breast lump was tiny and not a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard…
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Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three trauma centres - Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield - say they have treated nearly 500 casualties under the age…
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