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Tafida Raqeeb: Parents bid to get daughter treated in Italy
Doctors treating Tafida Raqeeb in the UK have said it is in her best interests to be allowed to die.
Scotland has highest drug death rate in EU
The number of drug-related deaths in the country soared last year, with the rate now three times that of the UK as a whole.
Anorexia stems from body as well as mind – study
The eating disorder charity Beat said the findings were groundbreaking.
Essex doctor struck off for writing fake prescriptions
Dr Mohammad Khan was caught when prescribing menopause medication to a pregnant woman.
Dementia: Lifestyle changes that could lower your risk
Research suggests up to a third of cases may be preventable with lifestyle changes.
Does 5G pose health risks?
Exposure from mobile networks including 5G fall well below limits set by international regulators.
Ministers may advise on how much sleep people need
The advice is expected to form part of a series of proposals aimed at improving public health.
Excluded from school: How boxing helps teenagers with ADHD
Excluded from mainstream school, these teenagers explain how boxing helps them channel their ADHD.
Ebola in DR Congo: Fear and mistrust stalk battle to halt outbreak
A snapshot from Butembo in DR Congo - one of the frontlines in the fight against the deadly virus.
‘I used to scream: For God’s sake, just eat!’
One family on their struggle to find support after their daughter was diagnosed with anorexia.

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