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A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
How to deal with excessive sweating
How to deal with excessive sweating
Can a 10-second finger workout help keep your brain healthy?
Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines.
Woman's Hour
A new report highlights growing demand and long waits in child mental health services.
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
Draining your lymphatic system
Draining your lymphatic system
How to treat bloodshot eyes
How to treat bloodshot eyes
Amos: There needs to be a 'set of standards' for care
Review chair Baroness Valerie Amos recommends changes to overhaul the NHS maternity care system.
Louise Thompson presses health secretary on date to appoint commissioner
The health secretary says he would not give a date that he 'cannot keep as a promise' after being asked for one by the influencer and campaigner.
Report chair recommends maternity and neonatal commissioner
Baroness Amos is leading the government-commissioned review into maternity and neonatal care in the UK.
'We can't continue like this': Inquiry demands NHS maternity overhaul
An independent inquiry into England's maternity services has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety.
Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes
Doctors have been locked in a three-year dispute with the government, resulting in several rounds of strikes.
Fitness brand founder and Olympian Les Mills dies aged 91
The Les Mills International brand is now known globally for choreographed workouts set to music, like Body Pump and Body Combat.
Why is pregnancy sickness drug not easily accessible to all?
BBC journalist Linzi Kinghorn finds out why a pregnancy sickness drug is not always accessible on the NHS.
Over one million children referred for mental healthcare - with anxiety the main reason
Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.
Loved and loathed: The making of India's viral liver doctor
Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India's traditional medicine specialists.
Resident doctors take strike action over pay
The BMA said there will "undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care" but "patient safety will still be prioritised".
