I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation

Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.

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I woke up from an operation in agony and the pain never went away

Kerry Watson takes more than 100 tablets a week to deal with the pain caused by a vaginal mesh implant.

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Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care

Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home.

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First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor

Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".

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Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial

The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.

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Inside Health

The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.

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Inside Health

The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.

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Sperm swim more quickly in summer, study finds

Understanding the seasonal patterns of sperm could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment, the reasearchers say.

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Cats may hold clues for human cancer treatment

The household cat could hold the key to understanding certain types of cancer, such as breast cancer.

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Firm assessing Covid vaccine harm replaced after costs spiral to £48m

The figure paid to Crawford & Company Adjusters is eight times the original estimate for the work.

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Witness History

In the 1980s, deaths were linked to super-absorbent tampons

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5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi

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File on 4 Investigates

Can boxing do more to look after its fighters?

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Woman's leg amputated after botched knee op

The patient was the victim of a "life-changing error" when a drill slipped during surgery.

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Scotland's supplies of prescription co-codamol limited until June

Some health boards have told people using the painkiller to begin reducing their tablets by one a week.

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Radio 1’s Life Hacks: Mental Health Special

Greg James and a panel of guests sensitively discuss male mental health and suicide.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.

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Inside Health

James Gallagher is joined by a panel to explore the side effects of weight loss drugs.

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Viral face depuffing tricks - skin experts reveal if they work

We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

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Can you really depuff your face? The truth about three common treatments

We look at three viral hacks to unpick fact from fiction - the effects are often at best, temporary, say experts.

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Can a pulse of electricity to the brain make us less selfish?

Scientists have discovered how to make people less selfish - slightly and temporarily - by stimulating two areas of the brain.

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Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London

Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks

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'Fast-spreading' measles outbreak hits several schools in London

A number of children have been hospitalised as officials urge families to check they are up to date with their vaccines.

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Women calling for greater support with menopause

Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others.

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'My husband stole £600k for sex and antiques' - drug side effects tearing families apart

Side effects of a common Parkinson’s medications had devastating consequences on one family, BBC hears.

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Medical neglect contributed to mother's death, inquest finds

A doctor failed to see test results that should have alerted them to Sue Howells's blood clot, an inquest hears.

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Doctor who sold stolen PPE on eBay is struck off register

Dr Attiya Sheikh and her husband Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling personal protective equipment during the covid pandemic.

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I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body

BBC health correspondent James Gallagher gets his blood analysed to understand how air pollution is killing us.

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Inside Health

Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?

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Inside Health

Is NHS dentistry on 'life support'?

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Teen had to tell deaf mum her dad might die

NHS staff in Birmingham used Alan Graham's grandchildren to pass on information, an ombudsman finds.

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What are 'forever chemicals' and are they bad for us?

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) can be found in some of the food and products we use - and even in our bodies. But what exactly are they?

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More baby formula products recalled over toxin fears

Danone has recalled 15 more batches of Aptamil and Cow&Gate first infant milk because a toxin called cereulide may be present.

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Court upholds return of surgeon who harassed staff

James Gilbert, who was based in Oxford, was previously suspended for sexual harassment.

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Why are fewer people donating their organs?

The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.

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'I was full of shame after being sacked for having endometriosis'

Sanju Pal wins an employment appeal tribunal that could affect how employers can treat staff with endometriosis.

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Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England

Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.

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Dad starts wargaming club for men's mental health

Joe founded Dad's War Room to support men struggling with mental health through tabletop gaming.

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Period blood test could offer less invasive alternative to cervical screening

Looking for signs of the cancer in a more convenient way could help women access the test and prevent the disease occurring, researchers say.

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Inside Health

How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?

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Inside Health

How is EBV triggering autoimmune disease?

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Hospital disruption continues after fire

Southampton General Hospital limits A&E admissions and cancels operations following blaze.

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'Damning' evidence of political pressure to open scandal-hit hospital - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says documents prove ministers pushed for the country's largest hospital to open early.

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Hospital to be UK's largest robotic surgery centre

The Denise Coates Foundation has donated £12m towards robotic surgery capabilities at the hospital.

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Mental health chat encouraged at coffee mornings

Three coffee mornings are being held in Wolverhampton as part of a national mental health event.

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Trust's maternity care 'exemplary', say inspectors

Maternity services at Lancaster Royal Infirmary are rated "good", but improvements must be made in A&E.

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What does 'quiet resilience' look like?

Kimberley Wilson talks to psychologist and therapist Dr Sula Windgassen on how to build "quiet" or "flexible" resilience.

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Couple to re-start trek around Britain's coastline

After having to halt their first attempt due to an injury, the couple are ready to set off again.

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Hampstead ponds trans access challenge dismissed

The current policy is that trans men and trans women are entitled to use the pond of their choice.

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