BBC Health News

Schemes to stop adolescents becoming victims may lower the likelihood of them self-harming, a study says.

A woman's hysterectomy was postponed four times at a hospital experiencing extreme pressures.

An additional 3,591 women have not received information after a failure to send out letters, says Capita.

Norman Lamb calls for government regulation of the production, distribution and sale of cannabis.

Parents are being warned that their children's eyesight could be at risk.

Researchers at Edinburgh University carry out out the largest genetic study of hair colour to date.

More than 80,000 young people in the UK could be living with undiagnosed heart conditions.

Researchers said self-weighing and other simple tips were effective at helping to beat the Christmas bulge.

Many young adults think your social background gets you further in life than talent, a survey says.

A new study suggests that doing intellectual activities throughout life is best.

From breastfeeding to formula, five mums tell us how they found their way - and shunned mum shaming,

Two leading chat apps also struggled with questions about drugs and bulimia.

One mother describes Muckamore Abbey hospital's seclusion room in which her son was locked.

Two people developed cancer after organ donations from a woman who had the undetected disease.

Open Bionics has developed the world's first medically-certified 3D-printed artificial arm

The owners of Dunkeld Fish Bar in Perthshire say the sale proceeds will go to the local community.

PHE is urging more pregnant women and over-65s to get the flu jab after a fall in uptake.

Almost 9,000 fax machines are currently used by the NHS in England - but that is set to change.

Extreme dieting is leading to cases of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport among men and women.

Last Christmas, mum-of-twins Meena looked the picture of health. Now she urgently needs to find a stem cell match.