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Adolescence lasts into 30s - new study shows four pivotal ages for your brain

Brain scans on thousands of people reveal the dramatic shifts the brain goes through between birth and death.

Council to support workers with endometriosis

Deputy mayor Ceri Cawley plans to start a support group for women with endometriosis.

Prostate cancer screening: what you need to know

Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer

The Covid Inquiry Podcast

Baroness Hallett makes her second report into the UK's pandemic response. With Jim Reed.

Call for medical notes alert for maternity scandal families

Kayleigh Griffiths says the alert came about because families had to keep retelling their stories.

Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash

Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive".

Libraries to host community events over winter

The sessions in December and January aim to bring people in Wolverhampton together during the colder months.

JFK's granddaughter raises awareness of rare leukaemia with poignant essay

Doctors say Tatiana Schlossberg's struggle - even with the best care as a member of a prominent family - emphasises the need for more research.

Illuminated

Poet Paul Farley faces up to the fact that it’s time to address his hearing loss.

Man donates kidney to woman he met after crash

Transplant donor says "anyone with a heart would give something to keep someone else alive".

Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry

The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.

Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm

Celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?

Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance

The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

'It sounds dramatic but singing class saved by life'

Hundreds of peopling attending singing groups are being taught songs and breathing techniques.

'Traumatic wait' for women facing breast cancer diagnoses

Dr Jilly O'Hagan says she is "hugely concerned" after three patients in her surgery received a late cancer diagnosis.

Delayed action before 2020 Christmas lockdown 'inexcusable'

Baroness Hallet says ministers failed to take "decisive action" against an "entirely foreseeable" variant.

Your kid having a hard time? Dr Becky has this tip

Clinical psychologist Dr Becky Kennedy says resisting the urge to fix, and connecting with your child instead, is key.

Biggest prostate cancer screening trial in decades begins in UK

The study aims to find the best way to detect prostate cancer - the most common cancer in men in the UK.

Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?

Resident doctors in England are striking between 14 and 19 November, in their 13th walkout since 2023.

The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response

The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.

Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn

It is increasing our risk of a range of chronic diseases, including obesity and depression, a major review says.

Lawyers contact health secretary over botched ops

Solicitors for more than 50 former patients of surgeon Kuldeep Stohr write to Wes Streeting.

Doctor strike inflicting pain and misery on patients, says health secretary

Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the five-day strike by resident doctors is "completely irresponsible".

How do cold weather health alerts work?

The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.

Major UK project launched to tackle drug-resistant superbugs with AI

The UK turns to artificial intelligence (AI) to reverse the rising numbers of infections that shrug off antibiotics.

Hundreds of hospice beds unused amid financial crisis

Some 380 hospice beds lie empty in England because of financial pressures, say bosses.

Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says patient

Alex Allan says she feels "sad" that treatment for the condition has not moved forward in that time.

Premature birth can be incredibly lonely, says Beatrice

The princess appeared on a podcast ahead of World Prematurity Day for premature birth research charity Borne.

'I didn't tell anyone about my medical cannabis prescription'

More than 50,000 people in the UK each month get a private prescription for medical cannabis.

Our third date was at a fertility clinic - finding love with endometriosis

For Sophie Richards those early conversations were just part of the daunting prospect of finding love when you have endometriosis.

The complications of dating with endometriosis

Women's health advocate Sophie Richards talks about dating now fiance Dillon Lewis.

Nearly all NHS trusts failing to hit cancer target

Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays.

Nurses penalised for trans complaint, says lawyer

Closing submissions are being made in an employment tribunal brought by eight female nurses.

Pharmacist suspended after BBC Botox sting

Cornelius Agoye was filmed supplying Botox to an undercover BBC researcher in a breach of the rules.

Streeting accuses doctors' union of acting 'like cartel'

The health secretary launches strongest criticism yet of the union ahead of Friday's strike by resident doctors.

The benefits of giving someone the benefit of the doubt

Psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains why it can be a more peaceful way to live.

'My son, 4, has childhood dementia - I'm heartbroken'

Tammy McDaid is raising funds to help her make memories with her son Tate.

Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry

The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.

Surgical menopause like a 'hormonal cliff edge'

Surgical menopause is the immediate onset of menopause caused by the removal of both ovaries.

DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97

Watson co-discover the double-helix structure of DNA, but his reputation was later damaged by his comments on race and sex.

Illuminated

Emily Berry's exploration of agoraphobia.

German nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload

The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others.

LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims

Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.

Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

LED mask ads banned over acne and rosacea claims

Adverts for cosmetic devices not registered with the medicines regulator must not make medical claims.

Britain sliding 'into economic crisis' over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns

The number of people who are out of work for health reasons has grown by 800,000 since 2019.

Vapers overtake smokers for first time in Britain

Some 5.4 million adults use vapes daily or occasionally compared with 4.9 million using cigarettes, figures show.

Calls for legal right to paid leave for IVF treatment

Campaigners say IVF treatment should be less stigmatised in the workplace and come with legal entitlements to time off

Illegal teeth-whitening industry exposed by BBC

A BBC investigation finds kits on sale containing more than 500 times the legal limit of bleach.

Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water sources for 6 million people

The persistent pollutants which build up in the environment have been linked to serious illnesses.

Private baby scan clinics 'putting expectant mothers at risk'

Some high-street clinics are risking lives by letting untrained staff do baby scans, warn experts.

Traitors star is 'grateful for abnormal anatomy'

A very rare condition led to an important diagnosis after years of pain for The Traitors star.

Widower backs new pancreatic cancer breath trial

The test detects compounds in the breath which are detectable in cancer patients, say scientists.