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One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
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'World-first' vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
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Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.
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Supporting each other through walking and talking
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group
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'I left a children's home – and was embraced by love'
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
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Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
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What are the plans for Liverpool Women's Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool - which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
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Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
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Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs
STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.
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'I've requested a full hysterectomy'
Emma Barnett shares her life-long struggle with endometriosis – a disease affecting one in ten women of reproductive age, which causes excruciating, o...
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Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
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Emma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agony
Women tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.
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'Don't be too kind': Stories from the maternity unit where mums were failed
BBC Panorama has seen documents and spoken to former midwives from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.
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Checks reveal young women with deadly 'silent' heart risk
Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.
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Why renaming my health condition could help other women
Rochelle Lewis is among more than 170 million woman globally to be diagnosed with PCOS.
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Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
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Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
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Abolishing patient watchdog leaves NHS 'marking own homework', councils warn
The plans are part of a government bill to modernise the NHS in England, which is currently going through parliament.
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Gethin trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner
Gethin Jones trains to be Dr Oscar's guide runner
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'I forgot what it feels like to be outside' – First rooftop intensive care ward opens
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
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What are the symptoms of prostate cancer and what should you check for?
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
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Can a rooftop garden help very ill patients heal faster?
Still in her hospital bed, connected to feeding tubes and life support, Hollie is the first patient to try out the new intensive care rooftop ward at ...
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Prostate cancer screening only for "a few thousand" high risk men
Only men with a dangerous genetic variant and a family history of cancer should be offered screening, say UK advisors.
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Prostate cancer screening: What you need to know
Everything you need to know about the decision on who should be screened for prostate cancer.
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Why the gut is known as the second brain
Your gut doesn't just respond to your brain - it helps shape your emotions. Professor of Biomolecular Medicine Jon Swann explains why.
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'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
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Why are resident doctors striking and how much are they paid?
In June, resident doctors in England will walk out for the 16th time in a long-running dispute over pay.
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Resident doctors to strike for 16th time over pay
British Medical Association resident doctor members in England announce new strike for four days from 15 June.
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'When I was 14 I thought I was dying'
BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Ellie Colton's symptoms of endometriosis started when she was a young teenager. But she wasn't diagnosed until she was 2...
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Endometriosis: 'I thought I was dying'
The BBC's Ellie Colton shares her experience of living with endometriosis - and meets a scientist hoping to cut the length of time it takes to be diag...
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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
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'My daughter went into hospital to get better - now she's dead'
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
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'We knew somebody would die': Teenage patients 'ignored' before fatal NHS trust failures
Mental health patients say nobody listened to their concerns about a north-east England trust.
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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.
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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
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PCOS name change 'more representative of condition'
Health experts in Jersey say the change helps people realise it is not an ovaries-only condition.
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Excessive social media 'negatively impacts wellbeing'
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
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From decades to years - AI could speed search for brain drugs hiding in plain sight
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
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'People can feel lonely in a crowd'
Dawn French discusses loneliness, particularly among older women, on Woman's Hour.
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Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
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UK scientists developing new Ebola vaccine that could be ready in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
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The tragedy of the 'invisible killer' of the young
Bereaved families are calling for a national cardiac screening programme for over-14s
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Riskiest skin cancer cases hit UK record high
The number of melanoma skin cancer cases has risen above 20,000 a year for the first time in the UK.
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Toilets and changing rooms must be used on basis of biological sex, guidance confirms
The guidance was published on Thursday following the landmark Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Should you eat local yoghurt on holiday to prevent an upset stomach?
You might have heard the tip that eating local yoghurt as soon as your arrive on holiday can help your gut adjust to the new environment. But is it ac...
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'I used to be the shy kid'
Tyler West opens up about his experience of school on Sort Your Life Out Unpacked.
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Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe
STIs have surged thanks to record cases and gaps in testing and prevention, a health agency reports.
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Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
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