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Start your week with these positive words of encouragement
Asian Network's Trishala Lakhani explores the power of mind over matter.
Life-saving stem cell centre welcomes first donors
The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre is the first in the UK dedicated to transplants.
Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.
Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.
The power of neuroplasticity - when the brain heals itself
A terrible accident left construction worker Phineas Gage with serious brain damage. Amazingly, he recovered - forever changing our understanding of the human brain.
Flagship NHS pledge hanging in the balance - experts
A think tank warns the 18-week waiting time target will not be hit by 2029, on current rate of progress.
'She doesn't get another childhood': The lives on hold waiting for wheelchairs
More than a thousand disabled children are waiting for wheelchairs and equipment that could transform their lives, Whizz Kidz say
UK drug price rises 'necessary', says Patrick Vallance
His comments come after pharmaceutical giants either paused or scrapped projects in the UK.
Head nurse describes 'chaotic' night baby died
Head nurse Ronald Carrido tells the inquest into a baby's death about the moment he called for help.
Are chia seeds and other fibre 'hacks' good for you?
Obesity and nutritional epidemiologist Dr Deirdre Tobias explains how chia seeds can help you add more fibre to your diet - but only if you're still eating a balanced diet.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination
Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies for the first time from October 1.
Pharmacies to offer toddler flu spray vaccination
Children aged two and three-years-old can received the flu nasal spray in pharmacies for the first time from October 1.
NHS trust wrongly claimed £5m for maternity care
Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of care.
NHS trust repays £5m over maternity failings
Leeds NHS Trust was paid the money after claiming services met safe standards of care.
How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.
What's the best period product for me?
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.
Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says
He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism.
Trust doctors over Trump on paracetamol, Streeting says
He tells expectant mothers to ignore Trump's claims of a link between use of the painkiller and autism.
