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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.
Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
'People forget we exist': Why older LGBTQ+ community fears losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror had no doubt she deliberately killed her children
It is the first time the juror, who refused to side with the others and acquit Clancy, has spoken publicly about his decision.
Twenty women had breasts removed needlessly, says NHS trust
The trust's new chief executive says he apologises unreservedly - "What happened was utterly unacceptable."
'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'
The women were among hundreds who were harmed by their treatment at County Durham health trust.
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
The Deadlifting Grandma: 'I'm a world champion'
Martine Barons, 65, has three world titles under her belt after only starting weightlifting in 2024.
'My mother apologised': A survivor's journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai was 29 when she found out she had FGM as a baby.
Cancer patient told she will get drug which could make her life longer
Patients in England with an incurable breast cancer can now access a life-extending drug on the NHS, two years after it was deemed too expensive by a health body.
Why caffeine makes some people buzz
Scientists say it all depend on caffeine habits, lifestyle and one factor we have no control over: our genes.
New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
Seated exercises help physical and mental health
Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
Alcohol consumption scorecard to help track intake
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
Letby hospital consultant says inquiry makes for grim reading
The Thirlwall Inquiry finds some babies could have been saved if action had been taken earlier.
Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
