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How my period is supercharging my ADHD
A first-of-its-kind study by UK researchers is looking at the link between menstrual cycles and ADHD.
How much exercise do you need to do in a week?
Just 150 minutes of exercise a week could help you keep fit and healthy.
Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies
US officials and diplomats and their families began reporting a mysterious illness a decade ago.
'Endometriosis tests would have given me years back'
It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS.
Surviving in the wild for suicide awareness
Kit Birks has walked the entire length of Europe to raise money and awareness for suicie prevention.
People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening
Health officials warn little over half of 54-year-olds completed free at-home test kits.
Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
Pioneering treatment saves twins in early pregnancy
Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.
Heat exhaustion or heatstroke: Can you tell the difference?
During hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
'People don't realise how at risk they are': A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
Cycling from Paris to London for Rori
The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
