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Gemma Oaten on eating disorders
For Eating Disorders Awareness Week, actor Gemma Oaten joined us in the studio
Can an AI recruiter really spot a good carer?
AI is being used to screen care workers – but can a robot truly judge who is right for the job?
Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.
Pregnant women's brains shed grey matter to prime them for motherhood, study suggests
It is time to move beyond the “baby brain” cliche, say scientists who scanned dozens of women’s brains.
DIY pads campaign for period poverty awareness
A Buckinghamshire charity urges people to craft reusable pads to raise awareness of period poverty.
Under-fire Nottingham maternity services still need to improve
Maternity services at the trust are the subject of the largest inquiry of its kind in NHS history.
Man 'damaged beyond repair' over mother's death during Covid
The inquiry, which is in its last week of scheduled public hearings, is examining the pandemic's 'Impact on Society'.
Ruth Langsford: Counselling is the best thing I ever did
The TV presenter shares how counselling has given her new perspectives on life.
How AI is being used to support positive mental health
Emma-Louise Amanshia speaks to Anya Aggarwal, a mental health clinician who helps people using the Wysa AI chatbot.
Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home
Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time.
Cancer patient trapped in Dubai begs to get home
Linzi Stone was meant to start chemotherapy on Friday but has no idea if she will get back in time.
Inside Health
James investigates penis fillers, where hyaluronic acid is injected to increase girth.
Why a good night's sleep starts in the morning
Sleep psychologist Stephanie Romiszewski explains the benefits of waking up at the same time every day.
'Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety'
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
'Doctors said my excruciating period pain was anxiety'
Women with endometriosis say doctors failed to listen to them or take their pain seriously.
BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care
Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.
BBC investigation finds 50,000 people waited over 24 hours in A&E corridor care
Known as "corridor care", patients are lining up on trolleys or sitting on chairs due to a lack of beds.
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.
I take 120 tablets a week after mesh operation
Twenty-five women have received compensation following gynaecological surgery.
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.




