'What terminal cancer has taught me about life'
A Gloucestershire man with terminal cancer shares the life lessons he wishes he'd learned sooner.
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What happens when you don't know your family medical history?
People who have been adopted or in care sometimes struggle to access family medical history which would be crucial to…
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Healthcare workers at 'tipping point' as union ballots for industrial action
Nipsa has been holding meetings with members working across the health service and said they had given a clear message…
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Yes, hang-xiety is a real thing
Waking up feeling hungover AND anxious? BBC Health's Chloe Hayward explains the science behind hang-xiety.
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Report highlights flaws in ADHD and autism care
There is a risk of people being over-diagnosed with ADHD and autism, an official review in England has found.
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Autism, ADHD and mental health review: What you need to know
It contains big lessons for the NHS, welfare, education and employment policies. What are the key takeaways?
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Fund launched to back community wellbeing projects
The fund aims to attract support from individuals, families, businesses and charitable trusts.
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'You can talk about your feelings without anybody judging you'
Around 100 school children have taken part in an art project to help them deal with bereavement.
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ADHD and autism at risk of over-diagnosis, says government review
The review, which focuses on younger people, warned there was a risk society was moving from an era of under-diagnosis…
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Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK
The Duke of Sussex says he had an "adrenaline crash" while visiting Vancouver Island to "get some space".
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New global guidelines warn against obesity drugs for children under 10
Care should focus on healthy eating and exercise, not medicines such as weight-loss injections, says the World Health…
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Baby termination was 'our most loving choice'
Rosanna Brown was advised to end her pregnancy because her baby had a life-threatening condition.
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'That nagging feeling of dread': Is 'hang-xiety' a real thing?
For some, a hangover can start an anxious spiral. We spoke to experts about the reasons why.
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Cancer patient hit with £680 in parking charges
Jeremy received four parking notices at Queen Alexandra Hospital after his free exemption expired.
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Family of woman who died after 'misread' smear test join calls for inquiry
Relatives of Louise Corbett Gibbons support the campaign for an inquiry into screening services.
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'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'
'I thought I was a monster... but it was my OCD'
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One million UK people who have never smoked are now vaping
Latest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.
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Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent
Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.
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'Life-saving' mums charity could close waiting list
The charity recently lost out on a bid for funding and now might have to close its waiting list.
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'Cancer checks harder' to do in 10-minute appointments with GP
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
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Parents' plea for kidney transplant for daughter
Four-year-old Aryia needs a kidney transplant after doctors ruled out her parents as donors.
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I found out I had cancer when my son kicked me
Ben Lidgey was accidentally kicked in the testicles by his son, which may have saved his life
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Early Lampard findings could come within weeks
Early recommendations could be issued if evidence highlights patient safety risks, the chair says.
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'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'
Sally Williams says she wants other women to be aware of the "danger zone" of perimenopause.
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'Here for Chris' mental health initiative launched
Chris Kamara has helped launch 'Here for Chris' a new men's mental health initiative in Guernsey.
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Coroner warns of risk of future deaths at mental health unit where patient was killed
Hugo Flint-Cahan, 34, was fatally attacked by Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, at a mental health trust in east London.
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Woman's Hour
We find out more about a rape investigation at a US university that's sparked rage online.
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'Why I'm donating 100 litres of my breast milk'
Emma said donating her breast milk had been "such a worthwhile thing to do".
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Endometriosis trial gives hope to millions of women in pain like me
A £2.3m study will look at whether a personalised pain management plan can improve the quality of life of women who…
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How empty chairs are helping people's mental health
When Dean Perryman's best friend Rob Clancy took his own life, he wanted to create something positive from an…
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'My big breasts lead to lewd comments in the street'
Charlotte Howard has been turned down for breast reduction surgery by the NHS, despite daily pain.
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The Irish international rugby 'trailblazer' and her legacy of cancer awareness
Rosie Stewart played for Ireland and was a founding member of Ulster Women's Rugby but died after being diagnosed with…
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Family told to call locksmith over mental health fears
A force should have flagged mental health services after a family called about their son, IOPC says.
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How Lindsay Clancy's return to court after mistrial unfolded
The BBC's Ione Wells describes what happened in court, as the US mother's defence for the first time argued there was…
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Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care
The PM was at times emotional during his conference speech in which he outlined his long-term plan for the UK.
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