'A tumour the size of a football saved my life'
Lisa Carroll, 47, who was diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer, urges women to check symptoms.
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From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
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FA Cup assistant ref says tumours ended his career
Dan Robathan says he needs time to "grieve" his career.
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Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.
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Free counselling for blood cancer patients
Linc offers sessions online or in-person at The Forum in Gloucester to patients at any stage in their diagnosis, as well as their loved ones.
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The truth about oily fish and your brain
What's the evidence that oily fish is good for your brain health? And what if you don't actually like eating it? Mykyta Osadchyi dives in.
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Student almost dies after accidental paracetamol overdose
The parents of a student who suffered organ failure and nearly died after accidentally overdosing on paracetamol have spoken of the distress it caused and said they have "no idea how it happened so quickly".
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'My eyelids became infected - I was scared to sleep'
Three women describe what happened when they travelled abroad for cheap "bleph" eyelid surgery.
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Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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Child ketamine users getting bladder damage describe 'peeing a jellyfish'
Doctors running the UK's first and only dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.
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Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Expert tips for sleep-deprived freshers
Why it's a good idea to get out for an evening stroll, and other essential sleep advice for students.
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Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so severe
The bacteria responsible picked up some new genetic material, say experts.
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Sisters with life-limiting condition taking NHS fight to Parliament
Olivia Dews and sister Charlotte Casey have a life limiting neurological condition.
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Martha’s rule to be expanded to every A&E in England
Covered by The Guardian – Health, BBC News – Health. System gives patients, loved ones and health workers the right to ask for a second opinion on care Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients, staff and relatives request a review of their care, is being expanded to every…
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The simple skincare routine for teens that actually works - and five expert tips
From popping spots to getting enough sleep, experts share their advice on the best way to look after teenage skin.
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Invitation for men to 'experience hot flushes'
A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause.
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How 'box breathing' can help with stress
How 'box breathing' can help with stress
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Watch: Patrick Clancy says he forgives his ex-wife, Lindsay
The ex-husband of a US mother accused of murdering their three children has said he would have been "eaten up inside forever" had he not forgiven her.
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'Other generations just buried it' - Youths share their mental health concerns
The BBC's Catherine Burns spoke to some young mental health ambassadors who called for an increase in mental health support.
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Young people aren't snowflakes - mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.
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