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Friday, Nov 30

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World Aids Day: Lloyd Russell-Moyle MP on HIV positive status

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A Labour MP revealed he has been HIV positive for nearly ten years, as the Commons debated World Aids Day.

Thursday, Nov 29

How long does it take to poo Lego out if a child eats it?

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Parents naturally worry if their child swallows a small object but this experiment means they can relax a little.

Dundee street valium crisis: The highest rate of drug deaths in Europe

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As Scotland launches its first drugs strategy for a decade, we speak to friends and family of "street valium" victims.

Wednesday, Nov 28

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Suicide man 'let down' by Norfolk and Suffolk mental health trust

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Karen Smith said her husband was "desperate" after hearing of a five-week wait for treatment.

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'World's oldest rebel' Harry Leslie Smith dies

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The World War Two veteran was a vocal advocate for social justice and the NHS.

Tuesday, Nov 27

04

Boy, 10, meets his 'superman' life-saver

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Rupert Cross has made a full recovery from a rare blood disease thanks to a bone marrow donor.

Nurse had menopause symptoms twice before turning 40

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Cardiac nurse Nicky Williams says she wants to break the taboo over the menopause.

Monday, Nov 26

13

Spine therapy for children tested only on pigs and corpses

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A therapy for children with curved spines was approved for general use after tests only on pigs and dead bodies, a Panorama investigation has revealed.

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Endometriosis diagnosis: 'A relief to know I wasn't mad'

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A woman who waited years for an endometriosis diagnosis backs a report calling for earlier help.

Thursday, Nov 22

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Poor mental health 'took so much of my life'

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Emma first started experiencing difficulties with her mental health when she was 13, suffering from anxiety and panic attacks before developing an eating disorder.

03

Reality Check: How effective is the flu jab?

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Millions of people are vaccinated against flu each year. But just how effective is the jab at protecting us against the virus?

The Nigerian patients being held over unpaid bills

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Thousands of Nigerian patients are being held in extreme circumstances over unpaid medical bills.

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Could HoloLens tech help save babies’ lives?

Students are shown virtual reality images to teach them about obstetric emergencies.

Wednesday, Nov 21

03

'Asking about suicide doesn’t cause suicide'

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Suicide rates in America are rising, particularly among white, middle-aged men. This summer camp helps families deal with their grief.

Tuesday, Nov 20

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Terror survivor: 'I felt like I had just been left'

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Terror survivors say there is a severe lack of long-term support to process psychological trauma.

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Prince William on being 'tipped over the edge'

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The Duke of Cambridge said he "felt things" he "never felt before" following 999 calls as a pilot.

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Blood transfusions 'absolutely critical' for Essex boy Henry

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The parents of a boy with a rare blood disease plea for more donors over the festive period.

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Medication for mental health: Call to 'end pill-shaming'

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists says it's worried some people are not getting the help they need.

Monday, Nov 19

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US Olympian Michael Johnson on making a full stroke recovery

The former world record holder told the BBC about how he made a full recovery after suffering a stroke.

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Deaf boy's amazing reaction to Makaton bedtime story

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Mum Laura McCartney says her son Tom, who has complex medical needs, was "enthralled" to see a story told "in his language".

Wednesday, Nov 14

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Fighting heroin addiction: 'You only get one life'

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Bobby was injecting heroin and crack cocaine up to six times a day. He's spoken to the BBC about what made him turn his life around.

Tuesday, Nov 13

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'I do my school work from my hospital bed'

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Ashleigh tells us how she copes with kidney disease

Monday, Nov 12

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'I felt my maternity leave slipping away'

The mum of a premature baby explains why maternity leave is inadequate for parents like her.

Why this teenager walked from Leeds to London

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Why one teenager walked from Leeds to London to raise awareness of mental health.

Friday, Nov 9

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Spinal injury garden legacy of boy killed by bear

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The mother of a boy killed by a polar bear, has created a garden inspired by his idea.

Tuesday, Nov 6

12

Sands United: The football team for fathers who've lost a baby

Every Sands United player has experienced the loss of a baby, either as a father or a family member.

Tuesday, Oct 30

02

Meghan on tour: Tips for travelling when you're pregnant

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Advice from two mums as the pregnant Duchess of Sussex completes her first overseas tour with the duke.

Thursday, Oct 18

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Girl, 8, walks into school on new prosthetic leg

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Friends of Amelia Eldred were ready with a group hug as she walked into school on her new leg.

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Michelle Heaton went through early menopause

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Michelle Heaton went through early menopause aged 38 after a hysterectomy.

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'Facebook baby ads taunted me after stillbirth'

Anna England Kerr was shown ads for cots, cribs and IVF, despite trying to turn them off.