Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.

A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.

A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.

Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?

The writer who spent her life documenting being a woman in Iran.

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.

More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.

The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.

The BBC's health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.

The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.

Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to beat the heat.

Heatwaves can lead to heatstroke and dehydration

Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".

Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.

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