The statistics are five times higher than the world figure, a University of Aberdeen study says. North Scotland among highest rates of Huntington’s
Mike Martin
A unique study is tracking the development of hundreds of babies whose parents have also been studied since birth. What goes on inside toddlers’ brains?
Olivia Knowles noticed something “wasn’t quite correct” while competing in an ironman competition. ‘My long Covid turned out to be terminal cancer’
An NHS trust has paid compensation after a woman, now in her 70s, discovered she had been swapped at birth. Woman contacted by stranger on DNA site – and the truth about her birth unravelled
BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it’s now easier to choose to die than get support to live ‘I could live 30 years but plan to die’: How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians
Research suggests the synthetic hair used for braiding could be bad for you – but will that stop women using it? Are my braids doing more harm than good?
Wayne Hawkins believes terminally ill people should be able to die when they choose, but others in the state disagree. California man invites BBC to witness his death as MPs debate assisted dying
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic. Hancock criticises ‘wholly naive’ Covid inquiry
MPs backed a proposal to let terminally ill people in England and Wales choose to end their life. What is assisted dying and how could the law change?
Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate for herself. My bowel had to be removed after years of constipation
Tony Dixon was suspended after mesh surgery was found to have caused harm to hundreds of patients. Doctor accused of falsifying artificial mesh records
As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs. ‘WeightWatchers set me up to fail’ – Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic
Lindsey Burrow talks to Giovanna Fletcher on the Couch to 5K Podcast about how her perseverance while running has helped her to build resilience in life. Running helps ‘build up strong mindset’ – Lindsey Burrow
The England fly-half will be at the University of Surrey promoting a new set of wellbeing exercises. Rugby star part of campaign to better mental health
Newcastle defender Dan Burn and club legend Alan Shearer discuss the mental health challenges they have faced during their careers – and the little things everyone can do to improve mental wellbeing. ‘It’s hugely important just to talk’ – Burn and Shearer on mental wellbeing
The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offers children the chance to learn, relax and get moving. Rugby club hosts mental health day for pupils
Scientists test Mounjaro and Wegovy – the big beasts of weight loss medication – to see which is best. Weight loss drugs tested in head-to-head trial
A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it. From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes – is the protein health craze worth it?
Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate for herself. My bowel had to be removed after years of constipation
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