Woman ‘keeled over in agony’ from endometriosis
Bekki Thomas is calling for more research into the condition.
Health
The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity – but now comes the difficult part
The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains to be seen what will change.
‘I’ve had 100 operations and will never stop’ – inside China’s cosmetic surgery boom
Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China's cosmetic surgery boom.
Millions of vapes seized in illegal trade crackdown
Single-use vapes are among the main driving forces of the black market, the BBC is told.
Exhausted hospital staff putting patients at risk, says watchdog
NHS safety body wants a focus on staff fatigue as it warns of mistakes and impaired decision-making.
‘My peanut allergy nearly killed me – now I eat them every day for breakfast’
Just a few years ago, Chris Brookes-Smith could have died from eating peanuts - but taking part in a clinical trial has changed his life.
New device gives female patients more dignity
A urinary bottle initially designed for men has been adapted to work for women in hospital.
‘I didn’t know I was pregnant until I gave birth’
Bryony had no pregnancy symptoms when she went into labour at the beauty salon she worked at.
‘One-of-a-kind’ girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery
Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a "cage" around her heart, using her ribs.
