Supporting each other through walking and talking

A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group

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‘I left a children’s home – and was embraced by love’

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

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Genital herpes rising in England

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

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What are the plans for Liverpool Women’s Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

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What are the plans for Liverpool Women’s Hospital?

There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year

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Can two hours of strength training a week reduce the risk of dying early?

Regular weight training can help you keep fit and strengthen muscles to live longer, research suggests.

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More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial

Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.

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Genital herpes rising in England, despite overall drop in STIs

STIs are particularly common among young people, with health experts saying testing for them is vital.

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