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'Life-changing' MS drug to help people walk now on NHS in England
Fampridine boosts nerve signals to make it easier to walk, with up to 5,000 eligible....
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus....
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for....
Your tips on getting a fussy child to eat, and six recipes they'll love
Want to avoid battles over broccoli and squabbles over spinach? We've asked you for your advice on how to cope at mealtimes over the summer holidays....
'If only people knew what a tick could do' - the deadly meat allergy caused by tick bites
Mammalian meat allergy is a growing problem along Australia's east coast - and it's caused by tick bites....
Rare identical quadruplets born in Australia
The parents of the four naturally conceived girls were taken by "immense surprise" with the pregnancy, the hospital said....
Granny wins care home Happy Hour law change
Anita Le Brun, the face of a campaign to allow for alcohol to be served at care homes without a licence, is celebrating its success....
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers....
What type of procrastinator are you - and how to fix it now (not later)
The nine types of stalling that researchers say can reveal something deeper about us and why it's not always bad....
Targeted prostate cancer treatment cuts risk of side effects, study suggests
An NHS trial over 10 years followed nearly 3,500 men who received focal therapy, a less invasive treatment....
Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April
It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected....
Teenagers from 15 should be given free MenB vaccine, say UK experts
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing MenB jabs following concerns over an outbreak in Kent earlier this year, in which two people died....
NHS manager says trust wanted 4,000 reports 'gone'
He tells an inquiry he believed a trust was 'panicking' and was discouraged from raising rota issues....
I had to stop modelling because I kept passing out from crippling endometriosis
Three women describe how endometriosis has affected their careers, as an inquiry takes place....
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?...
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting"....
'I couldn't leave the house, I worried I'd cheat': The rise of relationship OCD
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little is known about how common the condition is....
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?...
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
Some people can carry bacteria in their nose or throat without getting sick, but can spread it to others....
Starting uni? What to know about the free NHS meningitis B jab in England
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year....
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat....
What does hot weather do to the body?
Hot weather during the summer can affect anyone, but some people run a greater risk of serious harm....
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer....
Removing tax from sanitary products 'pointless'
Jersey's government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022....
I'll lose my bowel because my pain was dismissed until my husband spoke up
An operation left Donna Davies in constant pain but she only felt believed when her husband spoke up....
Doctors failed to spot my hidden condition for so long I was left permanently disabled
Actor Daneka Etchells is performing in a show which reflects her experiences of "medical gaslighting"....
'Fibroids left me in excruciating pain'
Woman's Hour discusses fibroids and the need for greater knowledge about the pain they can cause women....
How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD....
'You are not alone with endometriosis pain'
Endometriosis wellbeing hubs are being called for by a Medway woman....
County the place to develop spiritually, says monk
A senior Buddhist monk says Herefordshire has "everything" for a "person to be happy"....
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs....
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday....
Is laughter really the best medicine?
Researchers launch a "Laughter Lab" to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health....
Covid inquiry PPE report - key findings
What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds....
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report....
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults....
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI....
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans....
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008"....
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised"....
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise....
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government....
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday....
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Rise in women in their 20s developing Type 2 diabetes
England is seeing a "worrying increase" in young women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes....
Baby can't access lifesaving treatment
The parents of baby Macs fear he has days to live and say he urgently needs specialist equipment....
Why Joe Marler turned to cycling
Joe Marler tells BBC Sport's Alex Fletcher about the benefits of cycling....
How AI can help with healthcare
Dr Chris and Dr Xand continue their conversation about AI medicine with Dr Emma Karoune....
Why do we procrastinate?
The cause can be hidden or buried, says Dr Itamar Shatz, a lecturer at Cambridge University who is publishing a book on the subject this week....