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BBC News - Health
BBC News - Health
last updated: Jun 20 2018 4:00 AM
- Medicinal cannabis use to be reviewed by government
Families of epileptic children welcomed the move, which does not change rules on recreational use.
- Emotional eating 'learned by children not inherited'
Genes are significant in most eating behaviours but not emotional under- or overeating, say experts.
- Tax rise need to help pay for £20bn NHS boost, says PM
The prime minister promises any tax increases will be introduced in a "fair and balanced" way.
- Cannabis debate: I appealed to the prime minister
Hannah Deacon, whose son suffers from epilepsy, says she was given a pledge by Theresa May
- Couple's anger after 'stillborn' son died in their arms
Ellie and Chris James's newborn son died in their arms - minutes after being told he was already dead.
- Cannabis oil row: Billy Caldwell discharged from hospital
The 12-year-old is treated in hospital for his severe epilepsy with the oil, which is illegal in the UK.
- WHO: Gaming addiction 'a mental health condition'
For millions, it is a harmless hobby but for some it can become more than that.
- Wales 'behind' in technology to detect prostate cancer
The mpMRI scan is currently available in just three out of seven Welsh health boards.
- Hague's call to legalise cannabis rejected by government
But the home secretary tells MPs there will be a review of cannabis-based medicines in the UK.
- HPV vaccine cuts cancer-causing infection
The vaccine has brought about an 86% reduction in cancer-causing infection, a study has found.
- Hundreds of breast cancer patients 'denied reconstruction'
One in five NHS bodies is limiting access to corrective surgery, a breast cancer charity report says.
- Over 40s health check to include dementia advice
Public Health England wants to give advice to patients to help reduce the risk of the condition.
- The nurses tackling mental illness in police custody
About third of those arrested in England have mental health issues. The BBC met the nurses who help them.
- Conjoined twins' joy at watching news report of birth
Anna and Barbara Rozycki made headlines around the world following their birth in 1970.
- The youngster challenging children's perceptions of disability
Paddy and his mum visit schools to help challenge children's perceptions of disability.