Why men are so unhealthy – and what can be done
Men are more likely to die prematurely than women - and worse at seeking care when they need it.
Health
Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site – and the truth about her birth unravelled
An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth.
‘I could live 30 years but plan to die’: How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live
California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.
No drinks with sweeteners for younger children, say UK advisers
Drinks such as sugar-free squash are off the menu for young children, say health advisers.
‘I could live 30 years – but want to die’: Has assisted dying in Canada gone too far?
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live
Women to continue having babies later, says ONS
The ONS also projects women will continue having smaller families than previous generations.
Assisted dying: California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate new law
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree.
Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low
A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.
