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Free counselling sessions 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.

NHS staff investigated over access to dead teenager's medical records

Oliver McGowan, who died in 2016, may have had his medical records accessed inappropriately after his death by NHS staff in Bristol.

Why the Dutch dictionary has a new word for labia

Campaigners hope the new words will lead to less body shaming and more sex positivity.

Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

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.

Children as young as 13 are getting ketamine bladder damage

Doctors running a dedicated NHS clinic for children with ketamine bladder say they are seeing patients as young as 13.

Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts' sleep tips for 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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Martha's Rule rolled out across all A&E departments in England

The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.

Invitation for men to 'experience hot flushes' at Hull event

A MenoVest will allow people at an event in Hull to experience one of the symptoms of the menopause.

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Why growing older LGBTQ+ community in Britain fears losing identity

A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.

The Deadlifting Grandma: Martine Barons, 65, is triple 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.

Seated exercises improving physical and mental wellbeing

Laugh, Move & Groove, nominated for the Make a Difference Awards, holds sessions around Jersey.

Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents

The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.

Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Your partner's snoring could be impacting your health

Sleeping next to a snorer could be having a negative effect on your health, experts tell the BBC.

Why some women are 'cycle-syncing' their workouts

Menstrual cycles are highly individual, making blanket advice found on social media difficult to apply, researchers say.

Is sleep tracking making your sleep worse?

The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.

Inside Health - A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment - BBC Sounds

Plus, how much do people really change their habits for a free coffee?

Inside Health - Where are we at with long Covid? - BBC Sounds

Millions of people still have long Covid, yet a cure still isn't quite within reach.

Inside Health - Is inflammation behind all chronic disease? - BBC Sounds

How understanding inflammation could transform treatments from cancer to Alzheimer’s.

Inside Health - Staying fit in the heat and do we need electrolytes? - BBC Sounds

Also, running during pregnancy and how to recover.

Covid inquiry PPE report - a look at the key findings

What went wrong with the government's planning and buying of vital items like gloves and gowns that cost taxpayers billions of pounds.

PPE failures left NHS staff poorly protected and wasted £10bn, Covid inquiry finds

Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.