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People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
The patient watchdog warns of two-tier service as polling shows numbers paying for care is on the rise.
Uni student among two dead in Kent meningitis outbreak
Eleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands.
'I have four months left to preserve my fertility'
Iona Hall is freezing her eggs after surgery for endometriosis left her reserves "critically low".
Sculpting jaws, giving scores: Inside the world of looksmaxxing
Growing numbers of young men are going to great lengths to achieve what they see as the perfect face.
Response from the authors
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
From ‘replacement’ to ‘co-pilot’: Reframing artificial intelligence in clinical biochemistry after Stevenson et al.
Annals of Clinical Biochemistry, Ahead of Print.
'Like a trap you can't escape': The women who regret being mothers
From mourning the life they no longer have to feeling never-ending pressure, women tell the BBC why they regret becoming mothers.
Woman found out she had terminal brain cancer after suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
AI toys for children misread emotions and respond inappropriately, researchers warn
In first study of its kind, Cambridge researchers found AI toys could misread some children's emotions.
Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".
Woman with rare blood feels 'honoured' to donate
A woman whose blood is so rare that it is frozen for up to three decades feels "very special".
Woman only found out she had terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head
Lauren Macpherson was travelling home from a festival in London when her life changed forever.
'I missed my chemo and have a £12,000 hotel bill': British holidaymakers stranded by Iran war
Flights are restricted due to the conflict leaving people stuck running up bills for rooms and food.
GPs tell BBC they've NEVER refused sick note for mental health
BBC News sent a questionnaire to more than 5,000 GPs in England.
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The family donating kidneys to their siblings
"When people say to you, 'what have you done in your life?' I can say I've saved someone's life."
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
Police probe breast cancer treatment allegations
The inquiry is being held over concerns of poor care at the County Durham and Darlington trust.
