Entries by BBC News

‘One-of-a-kind’ girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

Vanellope, now seven, undergoes more surgery to reconstruct a “cage” around her heart, using her ribs.

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‘I’ve had 100 operations and will never stop’ – inside China’s cosmetic surgery boom

Face-scanning apps, social media influencers and toxic beauty standards are fuelling China’s cosmetic surgery boom.

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What’s the point of the menopause?

Why do women go through the menopause – are there any evolutionary benefits?

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The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle ‘to protect family’

James Lee Williams’ sister says the family only learned of the drag performer’s drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.

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These men put off doctor’s visits again and again. Then came a tipping point

In an NHS survey, 48% of men said they felt pressure to “tough it out” when it came to potential health issues.

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Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

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‘Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind’

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

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‘Why I want an IVF baby to screen out gene that made me go blind’

Blind influencer Lucy Edwards on choosing IVF which will screen out the gene that made her who she is.

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The Supreme Court ruling gives clarity – but now comes the difficult part

The judgement provides a clear framework for what equality laws mean, but it remains to be seen what will change.

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Plan for GPs to keep millions out of hospital

GPs will work more closely with specialists to support patients closer to home, the government says.

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