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Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident

More than 340 calls were waiting to be answered when the critical incident was declared.

Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?

The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive?

Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative".

'My autistic sons have taught me so much'

James Hunt says he will never regret becoming a full-time carer to his two autistic sons.

'I was so stressed that I pulled out my eyelashes'

Isobel Perl says suffering from trichotillomania ended up being a turning point for her business.

Volunteer praised for saving man in cardiac arrest

Phil Fuller is hailed for "almost certainly saving the man's life" when he was due to end his shift.

'I'm 27, and my disability admin feels like a full-time job'

Sofia Brizio, who lives in Cardiff, said she can spend four hours a day on "disability admin".

Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary

The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.

£90,000-a-year patient safety role remains unfilled

A law creating a Patient Safety Commissioner post was passed last year - but no-one has yet been found to take it on.

Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk

The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.

People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas

Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.

'My surgeon saved my smile with new hologram technology'

Susannah Morgan was warned surgery to remove a benign tumour could leave her with a crooked smile.

'Lungs in a box' could increase vital transplants

The number of lung of transplants could rise as a new machine keeps organs alive outside the body.

Doctors warn over water bead gifts for children

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine issues a "safety flash" about the dangers to children.

Same GP at each appointment for patients most in need

Surgeries will be financially rewarded if patients with long term conditions see the same GP each time.

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests

AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

Deaths from alcohol at record high in England

Public-health experts are calling for minimum pricing to stop further rises in harmful drinking.

Mother of girl operated on by disgraced surgeon says hospital 'gaslit' her

Jodee Seeley tells BBC Newsnight she is considering legal action against Great Ormond Street Hospital.

'Hospital's failures led to woman's death'

The hospital has now apologised and an independent inquiry is taking place.

'My ex had such a small sentence for strangling me'

Survivors of strangulation welcome the first recommendations for courts on punishment for offenders.

New guidance on use of physician associates

Royal College of Physicians say PAs should be supervised by senior doctors, not doctors in training.

Mother behind Martha's Rule shares scheme's early success

Merope Mills began her campaign after an inquest found a change of hospital care plan could have saved her daughter's life.

One in four babies born by Caesarean in England

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

'My former work colleague gave me her kidney'

Jamie Lonsdale made a donor plea on Facebook and was delighted when Lauren Lane answered the call.

Dartitis: The condition where you try to throw a dart - but can't

The psychological condition stops players from releasing a dart.

'A sense of belonging aids our cancer recovery'

Men recovering from prostate cancer praise the benefits of a group fitness regime in Aberdeen.

Hate people fidgeting? Join the misokinesia club

Why hair twiddling, pen tapping or thigh jiggling can cause rage and distress for some people.

Hospitals hit by 'tidal wave' of winter viruses

NHS England say sharp rise in flu cases is causing real concern.

Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her

A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.

Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths

For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.

Medical misogyny leaves women in pain for years, say MPs

Women experiencing conditions such as heavy periods and endometriosis are being dismissed when they ask for help, a report warns.

Carer's Allowance overpayment debt rises to £250m

Some carers have been forced to pay back thousands of pounds, leaving many in financial hardship.

'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'

BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.

'My autistic son had no safety net when in crisis'

A family whose autistic son died after being taken to a mental health unit raise concerns.

Prioritise safety not A&E target, NHS leaders told

Health Secretary Wes Streeting delivers message amid mounting concern about winter pressures.

Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?

The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender

Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists

Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.

Mum given 65 blood bags to save her life

Adele was losing so much blood she needed the equivalent of three people's worth.

Brain op failings made patients' lives 'hell'

Patients speak out as a leaked report reveals many were failed over several years.

Weight-loss drug Mounjaro 'changed my life,' says mother-of-two

People struggling with their weight welcome the NHS rollout of Mounjaro but worry about delays.

Families of disgraced child surgeon hit out at ‘whitewash’

Families of children operated on by Yaser Jabbar say independent reports into their care are a "whitewash".

Warning NHS busier than ever heading into winter

NHS England medical director warns hospitals under strain after sharp rise in flu cases.

Only adverts showing junk food covered by TV ban

Adverts that do not show viewers unhealthy food will not be restricted by a new 9pm watershed.

'A hospital worker WhatsApped my mental breakdown'

Julie Trafford says she feels "dirty and angry" after the video was shared in an online group.

Letby interviewed in prison over more baby deaths

The serial killer nurse has been interviewed in prison over more unexplained deaths at two hospitals.

'Controversial brain surgery stopped my migraines'

A woman who defied mainstream advice to have risky brain surgery says her symptoms have gone.

Hospice leaders warn hundreds of beds out of use

A lack of funding and staff are blamed as hospices close beds permanently or take them out of use.

'We're attacked and abused as we try to save lives'

Almost 45,000 assaults were recorded by ambulance services across England over the last five years.

Covid corruption commissioner starts fraud probe

Tom Hayhoe's first task will be reviewing the £8.7bn of pandemic PPE that had to be written off.

Why are doctors wary of wearables?

Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.