Over one million children referred for mental healthcare – with anxiety the main reason

Demand is soaring beyond capacity, meaning children in England wait years for help with various conditions.

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Loved and loathed: The making of India’s viral liver doctor

Dr Cyriac Abby Philips has built a large online following, but often clashes with India’s traditional medicine specialists.

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Resident doctors take strike action over pay

The BMA said there will “undoubtedly be cancellation of operations, outpatient appointments and elective care” but “patient safety will still be prioritised”.

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Catherine completes Three Peaks Challenge to ‘explore life beyond’ cancer diagnosis

The Princess of Wales did the endurance event to raise awareness about “holistic healthcare” for cancer patients.

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Tributes paid to pioneering gynaecological surgeon

Prof Christopher Balogun-Lynch was “pivotal” in the development of Milton Keynes University Hospital.

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Woman found cancer after requesting mammogram at 79

Carol Turansky says it was only discovered after she contacted the breast cancer screening unit.

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Even young and fit urged to skip runs and too many beers in heatwave

Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it’s not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.

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Is laughter really the best medicine?

Researchers launch a “Laughter Lab” to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

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Is laughter really the best medicine?

Researchers launch a “Laughter Lab” to explore how laughing can improve wellbeing and health.

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How to treat heat exhaustion

BBC Medical Editor Fergus Walsh speaks to St John’s ambulance service about treating heat exhaustion.

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