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Reality TV star Vicky Pattison: Why I'd donate my frozen eggs

The reality TV star tells the BBC why she plans to donate any eggs she doesn't use.

Reality TV star Vicky Pattison: Why I'd donate my frozen eggs

Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager during Covid

The outgoing first minister criticised the former prime minister's leadership during the pandemic.

Drakeford likens Johnson to absent football manager during Covid

'Man in the iron lung' Paul Alexander dies at 78

Paul Alexander worked as a lawyer and lived for decades in a metal cylinder which breathed for him.

'Man in the iron lung' Paul Alexander dies at 78

'Get angry' - F1 broadcaster Gow on stroke recovery

Jennie Gow targets return to F1 broadcasting but has been "frustrated" at times during her recovery.

'Get angry' - F1 broadcaster Gow on stroke recovery

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages

Those who miscarry in the first 24 weeks of pregnancy can take 10 days' paid leave, NHS England says.

NHS staff to get paid leave after miscarriages

Egg freezing patients ‘misled’ by clinics

Some clinics don't make clear the chances of successfully having a baby, the BBC has found.

Egg freezing patients ‘misled’ by clinics

NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers

It comes after a review found there was "not enough evidence" the drugs are safe or effective.

NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers

Trust failed to heed safety warnings, campaigners say

Exclusive new evidence on mental health deaths suggests Norfolk and Suffolk trust didn't take action.

Trust failed to heed safety warnings, campaigners say

Push for young adults to get MMR jab as cases rise

Young people are being urged to have their measles, mumps and rubella vaccine following a rise in measles cases.

Push for young adults to get MMR jab as cases rise

We were second-class citizens over Covid firebreak - minister

Leadership contender Jeremy Miles has been speaking about the decisions he made during the pandemic.

We were second-class citizens over Covid firebreak - minister

NHS Cornwall issues norovirus alert

The NHS said "very contagious" norovirus was "doing the rounds" in Cornwall and it wanted to prevent it spreading.

NHS Cornwall issues norovirus alert

Artists bid to make Aids memorial near Diana ward

Judges will choose between five artists to create London's first permanent Aids memorial.

Artists bid to make Aids memorial near Diana ward

Workplace mental health service firm investigated

Allegations of poor practice at major UK provider Health Assured have been made to BBC File on 4.

Workplace mental health service firm investigated

Health device ethnic bias risking patients - study

The review focuses on devices frequently used in the NHS, like pulse oximeters and skin cancer apps.

Health device ethnic bias risking patients - study

Nurse with cancer 'horrified' over five-month wait

Some people with cancer are being "completely let down" by not being treated on time, experts say.

Nurse with cancer 'horrified' over five-month wait

Earlier lockdown could've saved more lives - inquiry hears

Wales' pandemic health minister tells UK Covid Inquiry there was no way of avoiding the first lockdown

Earlier lockdown could've saved more lives - inquiry hears

Sisters' warning after heart attacks days apart

Rebecca and Angharad Lewis are urging greater awareness of a heart condition which can be fatal.

Sisters' warning after heart attacks days apart

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

Millions of people do not realise they have dangerously high blood pressure that needs treating, says NHS England.

Over-40s urged to get free blood pressure checks

Cancer patients at risk, says NHS complaints chief

A health system "at breaking point" is causing delays in diagnosis and treatment, says ombudsman.

Cancer patients at risk, says NHS complaints chief

Fertility clinic licence suspended over concerns

Regulators have ordered the centre to halt any new procedures while an investigation continues.

Fertility clinic licence suspended over concerns