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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.
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Tilly's parents want a few hours respite care at home.
Parents of gravely ill child refused respite care
Birmingham Children's Trust refused respite help and suggested training grandparents to help.
Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.
Taking collagen keeps skin more elastic but won't stop wrinkles, say scientists
The new review brings together the strongest evidence to date on collagen supplementation, say experts.
'Midwives didn't listen' says premature baby's mum
Aria's parents say their daughter suffered brain damage after NHS staff failed to treat an infection.
Jersey approves assisted dying law
Once the law is given Royal Assent the first legal assisted deaths could happen as early as 2027.
Jersey passes assisted dying law - but what stage has proposal reached in UK's parliaments?
Bills to let terminally ill people end their life are being considered at Westminster and in Scotland.
Record levels of rough sleepers in England, figures reveal
There were 4,793 people sleeping on the streets on a single night last autumn.
Racism and 'poor' staff relationships factors in maternity care failings, report finds
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England.
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.
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.
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
Inside Health
The new wave of ME research that could bring clarity to this perplexing condition.
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
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".
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".
Woman's regret over botched Brazilian butt lift
Josephina Finch says the surgery left her with a "gaping wound".
