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I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home.

First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor

Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists

The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.

Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial

The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.

Inside Health

The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.

Inside Health

The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.

Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.

Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment

The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.

Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m

The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.

Witness History

In the 1980s, deaths were linked to super-absorbent tampons

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

File on 4 Investigates

Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?

Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op

The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery.

Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.

Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special

Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.

Inside Health

James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.

Inside Health

James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.

Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work

We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments

We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

Women calling for greater support with menopause

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.

Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register

Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.

I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body

BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

Inside Health

Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?

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Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?

Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.

What are 'forever chemicals' and are they bad for us?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.

Why are fewer people donating their organs?

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

'I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis'

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

Dad starts wargaming club for men's mental health

Joe founded Dad's War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.

Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening

Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.

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How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?

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How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?

'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.

Hospital to be UK's largest robotic surgery centre

The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings

Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

Trust's maternity care 'exemplary', say inspectors

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated "good", but improvements must be made in A&E.

What does 'quiet resilience' look like?

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience.

Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.

Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed

The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.